RI Office of Veterans Services
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The RI Office of Veterans Services is the chief advocate for Veterans, active duty military, guard & reserve, and their families living in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island, USA
Joined August 2015
Tomorrow we gather at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery to honor and remember the lives lost on September 11th. Join us at 9:00 AM at the Wall of Honor for the 23rd Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. #NeverForget
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On #OverdoseAwarenessDay, Director Yarn joined RIโs Naloxone distribution. Community action saves lives โ even one kit can make the difference. #Community #OverdoseAwareness
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๐บ This weekend, Director Yarn joins Recovery TV to discuss the importance of mental health support for Veterans and their families. Catch the episode: โก๏ธ Sat 8/23 โ MyRI TV 10:30PM | WPRI 11:30PM โก๏ธ Sun 8/24 โ FOX Providence 10:30AM | The CW Providence 11:30AM
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.@CSGovts East is in Providence this week, allowing lawmakers to share ideas & policies. @RIVetsDirector weighed in on today's panel discussion focused on Veteran homelessness. One Veteran on the street is one too many.
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Golfers supporting the Rhode Island Military Organizationโs fundraiser at Triggs in PVD โณ๏ธ Money raised helps operate the Military Lounge at TF Green International Airport. In July, 500+ service members, Veterans, and their family members used the lounge while traveling ๐บ๐ธโ๏ธ
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RIVETS honored the 72nd Anniversary of the Korean War ceasefire at the Providence Korean War Memorial, joining a wreath-laying ceremony to pay tribute to the sacrifices made for peace. #KoreanWar
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What an incredible day to raise money for Veterans & play golf! The sole purpose of Abba's Army is to raise funds for Veterans in need. Wendy Iadevaia, was a generous person a steadfast supporter of Veterans causes. She was dubbed โAbbaโ by her grandchildren.
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Great Veterans Cafรฉ in Woonsocket! Thanks to St. Joseph Veterans Association, Meals on Wheels of RI, and local partners. Joined by city officials to serve Veterans with food and benefits info. Next: East Greenwich, August! #VeteransCafe
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RI Veterans โ explore your service through free Zoom courses in lit, art, history & philosophy. Books & college credit included. Open to all discharge statuses. Starts Sept 25. Apply now: https://t.co/ETeYXhs9ad
@PVDscholarvets
#Veterans #PCVI #HealingThroughHumanities
pvdvets.org
Welcome to the enrollment page for the Providence Clemente Veterans' Initiative. You can enroll in the PCVI by clicking the button below and filling out the form:
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RI Veterans Services was proud to partner w/ Mission: Boots to Briefcases over the weekend for a Bootcamp Breakfast at the Pilgrim Senior Center in Warwick. Veterans enjoyed a meal & received direct access to community groups, benefit navigation, congressional liaisons & more ๐บ๐ธ
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No matter what happens in Washington, DCโmy team and I will never stop working for the people of Rhode Island.
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Kicking off the American Legion's Convention, RIVETS Director Yarn delivered powerful opening remarks, highlighting our key efforts: supporting the RI Vets Home in Bristol, honoring our heroes at the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, & advocating for critical legislation #Veterans
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VSO Jacques joined @LGSabinaMatos Senior Resource Fair at Aging Well, Inc. in Woonsocket today. Local partners provided support for Rhode Island seniors. RIVETS was proudly on hand, offering dedicated support to Rhode Island's veteran seniors. #VeteransSupport
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Huge thanks to the team at @wpri12 for spending the first day of summer volunteering at the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery! Their efforts cleaning headstones and memorial benches help keep our sacred grounds a place of honor and respect. Interested in volunteering? Send us a DM!
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Vet's Cafe grows stronger! More resources added & Veteran participation up! ๐ @LGSabinaMatos honored RIVETS and @MealsRI with citations for our social dining support. #Growth #HelpingVeterans #VeteranResources
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RIVETS Director Yarn joined Gov. McKee, Congressional Delegation, & RI Guard at todayโs Gaspee Days Parade, celebrating the 1772 HMS Gaspee burningโa bold spark for independence. Honoring RIโs history & veterans! ๐บ๐ธ #GaspeeDays #RIHistory @GovDanMcKee @RINationalGuard
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Celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Army's rich legacy at RI's State House. "This we'll defend."
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Veterans 60+! Kick off summer with good food and great company at our next Veterans Cafรฉ โ Wednesday, June 18th from 11AMโ1PM at American Legion Post 43, 662 W Shore Rd, Warwick. Join RIVETS, the VA, Meals on Wheels, and community partners for this special social dining event!
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