NOV 2023
Helping Veterans build rewarding careers & meaningful lives

  1. Celebrating Veterans
  2. Giving Tuesday
  3. Sharing a Meal
  4. Mission Moment
  5. Staff Spotlight
  6. Job Fairs & Workshops
Celebrating Veterans!!!
Throughout November, National Military Appreciation Month, we had several opportunities to celebrate the brave men and women who have served our nation. Veterans Day 2023 started off with a parade flanked by excited spectators.

"Our Veterans and their families sacrifice so much for our country. SSV keeps the promise to forever honor and help those who serve, making a positive, life-long impact in their lives every single day." - Jon Rossow, Colonel USAR (R), SSV Board Member
We'll wrap up the month with a special request for Giving Tuesday donations. This year we are asking you to help us catch Veterans facing a critical need for resources. 100% of your gift will help Veterans by directly providing hope and support with food, clothing, shelter, utilities, medical care, and maybe a Christmas gift for their child. Now - Dec. 5th, all gifts received will go directly towards SSV's emergency fund which helps Veterans in our community avoid a life-changing crisis by offering the emergency resources they need.
Sharing Love with Every Meal
As we enter the Holiday season we wish you and yours many blessings. SSV is honored to be a part of this Veteran community that supports those in need this time of year. Like the Rotary Club of Madison Alabama who recently collected food that will be shared with Veterans. Everyone can do a little to help make a great impact!
"SSV made sure I was given support, dedication, and an opportunity during one of the toughest times of my life. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do!" - Jason, US Army, SSV Client
MISSION MOMENT: How Your Support is Helping Veterans
2023 Year-To-Date Impact
TOTAL: 2,270 Active Clients (14 Counselors)
CAREER COUNSELING
998 Active Clients
1079 New Clients
1298 Hires
Average Salary: $71,129
VA BENEFIT ASSISTANCE
1255 Active VA Clients 
662 New Clients
Benefits Received: $8,172,150 
RESOURCE CONNECTIONS
17 Active VRC Clients
64 New Clients 
Assistance Value: $45,684
All services are offered at no cost to the Veterans and employers we serve through the generosity of individuals, corporations, community partners and other benefactors like The Call of Duty Endowment.
My Journey to a Post-Military Career
As Mathew started transitioning from a 20-year career in the military to the civilian job market, the path ahead seemed daunting and uncertain. The challenges faced were not merely professional; they were deeply personal, testing his resilience in ways never experienced before.

“Being in the military is a very secure life position, and after 20 years of having that kind of job security, not having a job and searching for one was stressful and anxiety producing." - Mathew C. 

The biggest hurdle? Confidence – or rather, the lack thereof. Leaving the military meant leaving behind the security of a life he had known for two decades. The familiar structure, the camaraderie, and the reassurance of a stable paycheck were replaced with the anxiety of the unknown. It was a stark shift from the familiar routine of military life to the unpredictable terrain of the civilian job market.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Welcome New Faces to the Team
Marketing & Communications Manager
Both locations of SSV are honored to be a Drop-Off location for this year's Toys for Tots drive. LOCATIONS
NEVER A FEE at SSV! LEARN MORE
Get ready for the civilian job market with any of our no-cost career preparation workshops, or meet one-on-one with a Veteran counselor for Career Assistance.
Send an e-Card & Double the Gift!
You can now give an e-Card to commemorate a life event like Military Retirement or Birthday and double the gift! Simply select your e-card and recipient, make a donation to SSV, and an e-card will be emailed to your friend.
Tell your Veteran friends about our services!
P.S. Stay in touch!
 I SSV.ORG 
I NEWS  I info@SSV.org 
I 866-778-4645