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Support Our Veterans Co (SOVC) Our Mission: Providing access to housing and supportive services for veterans in need. Support Our Veterans Co (SOVC) aligned with the Housing First Approach in 2018 with properties in Columbus, Mansfield and Youngstown, Ohio, and the Veteran's Administration's HUD/VASH Program. As of January 2026, the veterans placed in these properties are still in those properties and have turned their lives around becoming productive in their communities, AGAIN! Founded on service, community, and camaraderie, SUPPORT OUR VETERANS CO is a 501(c)(1) nonprofit driven by one belief: "If you have the ability to change what you see is [...]

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) now offers free commemorative urns or plaques for eligible cremated Veterans whose remains are not interred. These items honor Veterans; however, accepting one permanently forfeits the right to burial in a VA national cemetery or a government marker. Key Details of the Program: Eligibility: The Veteran must have served on or after April 6, 1917, received a discharge other than dishonorable, and their cremated remains must not be buried, scattered, or placed in a columbarium. The Trade-off: If a family accepts a VA-provided urn or plaque, they cannot later inter the Veteran in a [...]

Larry D. Moore Military Service Members Can Now Include Email on Their DD Form 214 Military service members can now include email information on their DD Form 214. Recent updates to the "Certificate of Uniformed Service" series have added a specific block for members to provide one or more email addresses. This change is part of a broader Department of Defense (DoD) initiative to modernize the form and improve post-service communication. Key Details: Purpose: The email block is designed so that veterans can be more easily contacted regarding benefits, administrative updates, or other important information after they are discharged [...]

When someone leaves a coin or a small stone on a Veteran's headstone, it carries quiet meaning. It is a simple way of saying, "You are remembered. You are not forgotten." For families, it offers comfort knowing that others have taken a moment to visit, reflect, and honor their loved one's service. Specific coin denominations indicate the depth of that connection between the visitor and the Veteran, while stones, rooted in Jewish tradition, represent lasting remembrance, honor, and gratitude for the Veteran's sacrifice. The coin tradition gained popularity during the Vietnam War as a symbolic gesture, often representing sharing a beer [...]

Budgeting is personal. There are many things that will apply to most households, but your budget should uniquely reflect your responsibilities and goals. A budget should be pleasing to the eye and easy for you to use – you might like: color coding, category selections, totaling weekly/monthly income, expenses and balances, etc. The framework of your budget includes expenses and income but should NOT include overtime income – if overtime is reduced or eliminated, it can be financially disastrous – save overtime for the unexpected. Use overtime as a savings plan – future education, vacation, down-payments, etc. If your paycheck includes [...]

Scammers are targeting Veterans, Surviving Spouses, and families who receive VA benefits by posing as official VA representatives and demanding repayment for fake overpayments. Messages, sent by mail, email, or text, often look legitimate and use fake VA logos. Common Scam Tactics: Fake VA logos or spoofed phone numbers to appear legitimate Claims that you owe money for overpaid benefits Urgent pressure to pay using gift cards, wire transfers, or crypto Requests for personal or financial information How to Protect Yourself: Be wary of unsolicited emails or texts asking for personal details. Verify VA Benefit letters by logging into your VA.gov [...]

The DD Form 214 is one of the most important documents a Service Member receives at separation. It verifies military service and is often required to access benefits, employment, and other services. Whether you are applying for VA health care, education benefits under the GI Bill, home loan guaranty, or simply proving your service to a prospective employer, the DD 214 serves as the foundation of your post-military life. Recent updates have modernized the DD 214 to better support today's digital environment. This change is part of a broader Department of Defense (DoD) initiative to modernize the form and improve post-service [...]