Virginia veterans can access necessary services in new online ‘one-stop shop’
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced the launch of the Virginia Veterans Network (VNN) which, according to his office, will serve as a "one-stop shop" for the Commonwealth's veterans. This Veterans Day, on Monday, Nov. 11, Youngkin shared details on the new resource while in Virginia Beach at the Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organizations' annual Veterans Day Luncheon. He described the VNN as "built by veterans for veterans" and celebrated it as the "gold standard of service." The VNN "links hundreds of organizations in one platform to ensure that veterans, transitioning service members and their families receive the best resources at any life stage," according to a press release from Youngkin's office. A variety of services -- including information on job training and employment, disability benefits, peer support, healthcare needs and more -- can be accessed directly from the VNN at no cost. According to the office, all of these resources are provided by "vetted and trusted veterans service organizations, nonprofits and state agencies." “Veterans asked for a simple solution for finding a variety of resources in the Commonwealth and beyond and we made it happen," said Chuck Zingler, the commissioner of Virginia's Department of Veterans Services (DVS). "VVN offers real solutions in real time, connecting the right people to the right resources at the right time.” Additionally, the VNN can be used to make appointments with the DVS, which can provide additional support to veterans and families who are trying to better understand what resources are available to them. “The launch of the Virginia Veterans Network represents our steadfast commitment to those who have served, providing veterans and their families with seamless access to essential services and support," said Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. "This platform stands as a tribute to Virginia's promise—honoring veterans’ sacrifice with the care, respect, and resources they deserve, ensuring they are never alone in their journey.” To check out the VNN, click here. For more information, visit the DVS' website.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced the launch of the Virginia Veterans Network (VNN) which, according to his office, will serve as a "one-stop shop" for the Commonwealth's veterans.
This Veterans Day, on Monday, Nov. 11, Youngkin shared details on the new resource while in Virginia Beach at the Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organizations' annual Veterans Day Luncheon. He described the VNN as "built by veterans for veterans" and celebrated it as the "gold standard of service."
The VNN "links hundreds of organizations in one platform to ensure that veterans, transitioning service members and their families receive the best resources at any life stage," according to a press release from Youngkin's office.
A variety of services -- including information on job training and employment, disability benefits, peer support, healthcare needs and more -- can be accessed directly from the VNN at no cost. According to the office, all of these resources are provided by "vetted and trusted veterans service organizations, nonprofits and state agencies."
“Veterans asked for a simple solution for finding a variety of resources in the Commonwealth and beyond and we made it happen," said Chuck Zingler, the commissioner of Virginia's Department of Veterans Services (DVS). "VVN offers real solutions in real time, connecting the right people to the right resources at the right time.”
Additionally, the VNN can be used to make appointments with the DVS, which can provide additional support to veterans and families who are trying to better understand what resources are available to them.
“The launch of the Virginia Veterans Network represents our steadfast commitment to those who have served, providing veterans and their families with seamless access to essential services and support," said Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. "This platform stands as a tribute to Virginia's promise—honoring veterans’ sacrifice with the care, respect, and resources they deserve, ensuring they are never alone in their journey.”
To check out the VNN, click here. For more information, visit the DVS' website.
