UCLA Veterans Initiatives & Partnerships

UCLA has been serving veterans for over 70 years, since the end of World War II. It is our honor to serve those who served.

[California Area 1 American Legion Baseball @area1legionball]

Your 2023 California State American Legion Baseball Champions - Yuba-Sutter Stripers Post 705

[UCLA Veterans Initiatives & Partnerships @UCLAforVeterans]

@UCLAchancellor Gene Block and his wife, Carol, were invited to the Flag Placement #ceremony at the Los Angeles National Cemetery in honor of #MemorialDay. Thank you to the numerous National Scout Organizations for having us there! #allgavesome #somegaveall #Respect #veterans

[UCLA Veterans Initiatives & Partnerships @UCLAforVeterans]

Help out @RepTedLieu by speaking with the @librarycongress and expanding #oralhistory of all #Veterans! The opportunity is not exclusive to AAPI Veterans, everyone is welcome.
#LAVeterans #history #futuregenerations #AAPI #AsianAmericanPacificIslander
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[UCLA Baseball @UCLABaseball]

“𝙒𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 [𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙫𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨] 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮’𝙫𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮.”

Taking a look back at yesterday’s Jackie Robinson Fantasy Camp ⤵️

#GoBruins

[UCLA Veterans Initiatives & Partnerships @UCLAforVeterans]

We had a great time at the quarterly Drive-Thru Pantry hosted by @LosAngelesVA! We gave out more than 200 dozen #cookies, and (hopefully) connected #veterans to other #resources. Shout out to @UCLAAthletics and ROTC for support!
#fooddrive #helpingothers #bruins #supportthetroops

[VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System @LosAngelesVA]

Bedding, kitchen items, toiletries & more! @BrentwoodSchool, @VillageforVets, @UCLAveterans & @BigSundayOrg delivered 58 housewarming kits to new #Veteran units at West LA VA. #HUDVASH units for #Vets aged 62+ Call 310-478-3711 ext. 49917 for more info.

[VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System @LosAngelesVA]

#Veterans who are #homeless or at-risk can connect with VA social workers, nonprofit service providers & get the support they need by visiting or calling the Welcome Center at West LA VA. Call 310-268-3269 today for assistance. Learn more here: https://t.co/URNaC3IHeS

[UCLA Veterans Initiatives & Partnerships @UCLAforVeterans]

@uclameetings (UCLA Catering) consistently delivers bottled water to #unhoused #Veterans at the CTRS site at @LosAngelesVA grounds. In addition, UCLA provides meals 7 days a week; the same food we give to our students.

[UCLA Veterans Initiatives & Partnerships @UCLAforVeterans]

The @uclaextension Success Academy was lauded by the national @DeptVetAffairs website! The academy is ongoing, continuing to help #Veterans find their way in the professional world and beyond.
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[UCLA Athletics @UCLAAthletics]

Today we welcomed a group of Veterans from the West LA VA campus to Pauley to enjoy a @UCLAMBB win! 🇺🇸 #GoBruins

[Veterans Affairs @DeptVetAffairs]

Today, we honor the lives of American Former Prisoners of War and those still missing in action. You are not forgotten.

Visit https://t.co/dxspI88t9W to learn more about the programs and services VA offers American Former Prisoners of War.

[Veterans Affairs @DeptVetAffairs]

Every Veteran deserves convenient access to VA care, but not all Veterans have access to internet service or an internet-connected device. VA is working to bridge this digital divide to ensure all Veterans can access VA care. To learn more, visit https://t.co/WTVC2ZK3OP.

[LAVC @LAVetsCollab]

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[UCLA Veterans Initiatives & Partnerships @UCLAforVeterans]

We have a super nifty #newsletter now! Stay up to date with much more than just @UCLA Veterans news and events; we aim to share everything the LA-area #Veterans #Community has to offer!
#collaboration #news @LosAngelesVA @USVETSInglewood @LAVetsCollab

[UCLA Veterans Initiatives & Partnerships @UCLAforVeterans]

The @UCLAVFWC is hosting a Speaker Series, next up being Dr. Carl Andrew Castro! As a 30-year #Army #Veteran, his insights into moral injury are poignant and beneficial for the expert or the layman. Come join us!

#mentalhealth #morality #health #speaker

[UCLA Veterans Initiatives & Partnerships @UCLAforVeterans]

Come joins us for some #funinthesun this Saturday! The @UCLAVFWC is hosting a Recreation and Wellbeing Expo. Vendors will provide numerous activities for participants.
#wellbeing #recreation #fun #health #resilience

[Veterans Affairs @DeptVetAffairs]

Eligible Veterans, active-duty service members can erase their student loans with Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, but applications are due by 10/31/22.

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[Veterans Affairs @DeptVetAffairs]

Purple Heart Day is celebrated on August 7. Here are some of the benefits and services VA administers to those who were wounded while serving our great nation.

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[UCLA Veterans Initiatives & Partnerships @UCLAforVeterans]

Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Certificate: 7 Courses, 1 year, **Spanish Option** LOW COST - $200 student contribution per course for 5 courses
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate: 11 courses, 1.5 years - NO COST
Data Science: 5 Courses, 9 months - NO COST

[UCLA Veterans Initiatives & Partnerships @UCLAforVeterans]

@uclaextension is looking for students! #Certificate programs are a sure-fired way to beef up a resume and learn #skills in specific fields to truly make an impact.
#FreeEducation #Extension
Application Deadline: August 14, 2022

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