(VA) May 5 DEADLINE for Economic Impact Payments, Accessing VA Telehealth, Amazon Helps Veterans Start a Business, VA Home Loan Updates

Marine announces wheelchair football league during NFL draft

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Latest VA updates on COVID-19: VA.gov/coronavirus
Telehealth Webinar

Learn how to access VA Telehealth Services 

Elizabeth Dole Foundation, VA, and Philips joined forces to provide information and tips for Veterans, their families, and caregivers accessing VA Telehealth.

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Veterans may need to act by May 5 for Economic Impact Payments

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If you have eligible dependents and did not file 2018 or 2019 tax returns, you must act by May 5 to get the full amount of your Economic Impact Payment quickly. Additional VA debt & copay financial relief options here. 

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Veterans Benefits Town Hall, April 30

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The Veterans Benefits Administration invites you to join a stakeholder town hall on April 30th (tomorrow) on performance, Blue Water Navy, GI Bill, and the Veterans Benefits Banking Program.

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Amazon is helping Veterans start their own delivery business

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Amazon has committed $5 million toward funding Delivery Service Partner startup costs for Veterans, offering $10,000 reimbursements to qualified candidates to build their own business. 
Amazon wants your drive, leadership skills, hustle, and mission-first attitude.

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Join Amazon's Veteran and Military Spouse Informational Employment Webinar on Tuesday, May 5th.


America's Warrior Partnership helps close resource gaps for Veterans

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America's Warrior Partnership invites Veterans from all walks of life to make their voices heard through Mission Roll Call.
Veterans, their families and caregivers can participate in polls and share their unique perspectives on how communities can improve Veterans' quality of life. 

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VA Podcast: Emergency Relief with Army Veteran LTG Raymond Mason

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In the podcast, Mason explains how soldiers, certain qualified Veterans and their families can qualify for and request aid from the U.S. Army Emergency Relief.

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COVID-19 guidance for VA home loans

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Marine announces wheelchair football league during NFL draft

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Right before the Carolina Panthers picked in the third round of the NFL Draft April 25, Veteran Brad Lang appeared on TVs nationwide.
Lang announced a wheelchair football league through Disabled Sports USA and a grant from the NFL.

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National Resource Directory
Did you know the National Resource Directory has more than 14,000 vetted resources available to you right now? Resources like Military Health System: Provides health care, medical education, public health, private sector partnerships, and cutting edge medical research and development.

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No Veteran Should Be Without a Place to Call Home

Free Help for Homeless Veterans Dial 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) for 24/7 access VA's services for homeless and at-risk Veterans
Homeless Veteran Chat Confidential, 24/7 online support for homeless Veterans and friends
https://www.va.gov/homeless for more information

Limiting the spread of COVID-19 among homeless Veterans


Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? 

Did you know that VA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator

Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255.)


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RallyPoint is a great place to reach out to other Veterans about their mental health. You can discuss topics like How are you taking care of yourself right now?