You spoke, and we listened! You can now donate to help Veterans for less than $20.00 a month. The funding will help Veterans and families with rent, utilities, vehicle repair, food, fuel, and other necessities. Please visit www.Veterans1776.org for more information and to donate.
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We Need Drivers!
Transportation needs continue to increase. We do our best to accommodate all requests, but the reality is that we cannot. We are requested to handle overflow from the VA, DAV, and other Veteran organizations, in addition to the Veterans we’ve been serving for years. If you have a few hours a month to help, please get in touch with us at 720-600-0860 or send us a message through our website.
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Marine Corp Birthday Ball
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You are cordially invited to attend the Marine Corps 247th Birthday Ball hosted by Loveland Marine Corps League Detachment 1250.
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Embassy Suites, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland
Doors Open at 5:00 pm
Cocktail Hour 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The ceremony begins at 6:00 pm
Dinner is served at 6:30 pm
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Annual Christmas Stockings For Veterans
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Phyllis Minch, an active volunteer for the PAMVET Veteran’s group at the Golden Corral in Loveland, is asking for stocking stuffer donations for this year’s holiday handout. For the past 15 years, her women’s group has been handing out Christmas stockings at the PAMVET breakfast. Since COVID, donations haven’t been as good as in the past, and she would appreciate your help. She can be reached at GoNavy64@ msn.com.
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Cheyenne VA Opens Express Clinic to Veterans
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Veterans Express Care is a walk-in clinic that offers same-day visits for Veterans with a new onset of symptoms. The clinic is a great choice when you can’t get in to see your regular doctor or if you are traveling. You can walk in without an appointment and see a health professional that day o a first-come-first-serve basis. Please let the front desk staff know if you would like to be seen by your Primary Care Team as a walk-in.
Clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
2360 E. Pershing Blvd, Cheyenne
307-778-3977 (EXPR)
Services provided at the Express Care Clinic include:
- Coughs, colds, and flu
- Sore throat
- Ear problems
- Urinary symptoms
- Skin conditions
- Minor injuries
- Sprains or strains
For all other issues or ailments, please go to the emergency department. The Express Clinic is only available at the Cheyenne VA Hospital. In the future, this service is expected to be offered in
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The VA announced the Montgomery GI Bill and Dependents Education Assistance program change that began on October 1, 2022. As a result, the Fiscal Year 2023 monthly GI Bill payment rates will rise an average of 2.8% over last year's rates. For more information, visit GI Bill updates for 2023. New rates, new maximums (militarytimes.com), or contact your local Veteran Service Officer. If you don't have a VSO, call us, and we'll connect you with one.
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As of October 1, 2022, the Fiscal Department will no longer issue paper checks for travel claims. Veterans who need to process a travel voucher will have two options to do so:
For questions, please reach out to Billy Scharf, Mobility Transportation Supervisor, 307-778-7550 Extension 7552 or click here www.benefits.gov/benefit/6175.
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August & September Progress
Volunteering is a Work of the Heart
675 Volunteer Hours | 2,554 Volunteer Miles
Onboarded 36 new Veterans or family members into our system
Created 36 new missions
42 active missions end of September
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Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.
- Helen Keller
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What exactly do we do?
- We listen
- Provide transportation to medical appointments
- Help with mobility equipment
- Offer vetted resources for Veterans
- Help Veterans & families find more peace in their lives
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Monetary Donations:
We are always grateful for monetary donations, which allow us to continue serving Veterans and families. If you can contribute whatever amount you feel comfortable with, please click here. It’s not about donating; it’s about making a difference. We’re a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible under our EIN 81-5381427.
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Qualified Listeners
Mailing Address:
PO Box 563
Dacono, CO 80514
Tel: 720-600-0860
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