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In this Update:
Connecting Veterans with Benefits & Resources
My office hosts monthly Veteran Service Officer Days to help veterans and their loved ones navigate and apply for benefits earned through military service. Our next scheduled date is Tuesday, October 28th, in my Mahanoy City Office. For an appointment, please call (570) 773-0891. November 5: Free Veterans Day Dinner in Jim Thorpe
Together With Veterans NEPA and the Carbon County Office of Veterans Affairs is hosting their 4th Annual Veterans Day Dinner on Wednesday, November 5th at Penn’s Peak. Doors open at 5:00PM. Tickets are complimentary for veterans and one guest. Please register by calling 570-325-3986 November 7: Free Veterans Breakfast in Orwigsburg
The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Annual Veterans Breakfast on Friday, November 7th at the Orwigsburg Veterans Memorial Hall. This event is free to all veterans. For more information, please call the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce at (570 622-1942. November 21: 2nd Annual Veterans Awareness Day in Pottsville
Schuylkill Community Action is hosting their 2nd Annual Veterans Awareness Day on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:00AM, at Alvernia University – Pottsville CollegeTowne. This special event is dedicated to honoring local veterans and connecting them with expert resources, community support, and helpful services. Enjoy free refreshments, raffle prizes, and the chance to meet local organizations and businesses. My office will be on hand to help connect veterans with state resources. For more information, please call 570-622-1995. November 23: Free Veterans Brunch for Luzerne County Veterans in Wilkes-Barre
Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce is hosting his Annual Veterans Day Brunch on Sunday, November 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. This event is free for all veterans. Veteran admission is free, and all guests are $20.00 each. Proceeds from the brunch will benefit local veteran organizations. For tickets, please call 570-825-1690. Supporting Veteran-Owned Businesses
To promote veteran-owned businesses, the Senate passed Senate Bill 64 requiring the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to create a logo that can be used by Pennsylvania businesses with at least 51% veteran ownership to designate themselves as a veteran-owned business to the public. With Senate Bill 64, DMVA will also make a database available on its website of veteran-owned businesses that applied for and were approved to use the logo. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Helping Disabled Veterans Enjoy Outdoor Activities
Under legislation passed by the Senate last month, disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients will be exempt from most hunting license and permit fees when participating at events granted a Military Event License Exemption Permit by the Game Commission. With Senate Bill 533, individuals or entities can apply for the permit for events that are primarily for the rehabilitation or enjoyment of up to 10 participating disabled veterans and/or Purple Heart recipients and held on private property. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Veteran Employment Programs
Hiring Our Heroes, Hire Heroes USA, Onward to Opportunity and VetJobs are engaged in a formal evaluation effort to measure the impact of their programs. Supported by research from The Veterans Metrics Initiative, their proven models for success feature:
Veterans looking for career support can reach out to these programs for personalized support and proven pathways to success. VA Offers Yearlong Community Care Authorizations
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will extend the length of new VA community care authorizations to one year for 30 eligible standardized types of care, an increase from the previous reevaluation every 90 to 180 days. This will improve continuity of care and allow veterans to focus more on their health than frequent administrative requirements. Submit Mileage-Only Travel Claims with the VA Mobile App
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) now allows eligible veterans to submit and track mileage-only travel claims directly from their smartphone using the VA Health and Benefits mobile app. With more than 3 million downloads, the app now features a prompt that appears when a VA appointment may qualify for mileage reimbursement. Submitting a claim takes just a few taps – no paperwork required. This update helps speed up processing and reduces the need for paper submissions. Veterans with a 30% or higher service-connected disability rating who travel in their own vehicle to VA medical appointments may be eligible. To learn more or download the app, visit the VA Health and Benefits mobile page. VA Awards $818 Million in Grants to Combat Veteran Homelessness
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that more than $818 million in grants have been given to 235 organizations across the country to help veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. More than $16 million has been given to organizations serving Pennsylvania’s veterans, including:
These grants will help to fund local organizations as they assist veterans with access to housing and housing counseling, health care, financial planning services, childcare, legal assistance and transportation. Veterans Discount on NFL Sunday Ticket
Veterans are eligible for a discount of almost 60% off for NFL Sunday Ticket through ID.me. NFL Sunday Ticket gives fans the ability to watch their favorite NFL team’s out-of-market Sunday games, enjoy unlimited streams at home, view key plays and watch up to four live games on one screen in multiview.
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