Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation
Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation
Chairman: Karen Thompson
203-233-0956, [email protected]
VAVS Rep - West Haven - Ruth Morgan
VAVS Rep - Newington - Debra Knickerbocker
Christmas Shops: Karen Thompson
Entertainment - Bingo: Karen Thompson and Kristin Jones
Chairman: Karen Thompson
203-233-0956, [email protected]
VAVS Rep - West Haven - Ruth Morgan
VAVS Rep - Newington - Debra Knickerbocker
Christmas Shops: Karen Thompson
Entertainment - Bingo: Karen Thompson and Kristin Jones
Members,
West Haven VA is in need of Fixodent (trial size), toothpaste (trial size), body wash, bar soap, t-shirts (all sizes), boxers (all sizes). Donations of these items can be dropped off at the office. Or a donation can be made to our WHVA needs program and I will shop for the items.
We have received a donation of yarn – if anyone would like some to make hats/scarves for Stand Down or perhaps, baby blankets- we have an array of colors. Please contact the Department office.
Newington VA and West Haven VA are always seeking volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at Newington contact Debbie Knickerbocker – (860) 967-5367 or [email protected]. For West Haven contact Ruth Morgan (203)215-9236 or
[email protected].
Thank you for all that you do for our veterans. Happy St Patrick’s Day, St. Joseph’s Day and Easter!
West Haven VA is in need of Fixodent (trial size), toothpaste (trial size), body wash, bar soap, t-shirts (all sizes), boxers (all sizes). Donations of these items can be dropped off at the office. Or a donation can be made to our WHVA needs program and I will shop for the items.
We have received a donation of yarn – if anyone would like some to make hats/scarves for Stand Down or perhaps, baby blankets- we have an array of colors. Please contact the Department office.
Newington VA and West Haven VA are always seeking volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at Newington contact Debbie Knickerbocker – (860) 967-5367 or [email protected]. For West Haven contact Ruth Morgan (203)215-9236 or
[email protected].
Thank you for all that you do for our veterans. Happy St Patrick’s Day, St. Joseph’s Day and Easter!
Members,
WHVA is in need of Fixodent (trial size), toothpaste (trial size), body wash, bar soap, t-shirts (all
sizes), boxers (all sizes). Donations of these items can be dropped off at the office. Or a donation
can be made to our WHVA needs program and I will shop for the items.
The National Salute to Veteran Patients is February 11-17, 2024. This also is the week of Valentine’s
Day. The patients enjoy receiving valentine’s cards. If you would like to send cards to veterans in
Newington or West Haven see the following addresses. If you would like to send them to Rocky Hill –
address them to our office and we’ll get them to the veterans. If any programs are taking place at the
sites, I will send out info as I receive it.
VA CTHCS VA CTHCS
ATTN: Voluntary Service/CDCE ATTN: Voluntary Service/CDCE
555 Willard Ave 950 Campbell Ave
Newington, CT 06111 West Haven, CT 06516
Newington VA and West Haven VA are always seeking volunteers. If you are interested in
volunteering at Newington contact Debbie Knickerbocker – (860) 967-5367 or
[email protected]. For West Haven contact Ruth Morgan (203)215-9236 or
[email protected].
Thank you for all that you do for our veterans. Happy Valentine’s Day!
WHVA is in need of Fixodent (trial size), toothpaste (trial size), body wash, bar soap, t-shirts (all
sizes), boxers (all sizes). Donations of these items can be dropped off at the office. Or a donation
can be made to our WHVA needs program and I will shop for the items.
The National Salute to Veteran Patients is February 11-17, 2024. This also is the week of Valentine’s
Day. The patients enjoy receiving valentine’s cards. If you would like to send cards to veterans in
Newington or West Haven see the following addresses. If you would like to send them to Rocky Hill –
address them to our office and we’ll get them to the veterans. If any programs are taking place at the
sites, I will send out info as I receive it.
VA CTHCS VA CTHCS
ATTN: Voluntary Service/CDCE ATTN: Voluntary Service/CDCE
555 Willard Ave 950 Campbell Ave
Newington, CT 06111 West Haven, CT 06516
Newington VA and West Haven VA are always seeking volunteers. If you are interested in
volunteering at Newington contact Debbie Knickerbocker – (860) 967-5367 or
[email protected]. For West Haven contact Ruth Morgan (203)215-9236 or
[email protected].
Thank you for all that you do for our veterans. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Members,
Happy New Year! WHVA is in need of shaving cream, Fixodent (trial size), toothpaste (trial size),
t-shirts, sweatshirts, briefs (L,XL,2XL). Donations of these items can be dropped off at the office. Or a
donation can be made to our WHVA needs program and I will shop for the items.
The National Salute to Veteran Patients is February 11-17, 2024. This also is the week of Valentine’s
Day. The patients enjoy receiving valentine’s cards. If you would like to send cards to veterans in
Newington or West Haven see the following addresses. If you would like to send them to Rocky Hill –
address them to our office and we’ll get them to the veterans. If any programs are taking place at the
sites, I will send out info as I receive it.
VA CTHCS VA CTHCS
ATTN: Voluntary Service/CDCE ATTN: Voluntary Service/CDCE
555 Willard Ave 950 Campbell Ave
Newington, CT 06111 West Haven, CT 06516
Newington VA and West Haven VA are always seeking volunteers. If you are interested in
volunteering at Newington contact Debbie Knickerbocker – (860) 967-5367 or
[email protected]. For West Haven contact Ruth Morgan (203)215-9236 or
[email protected].
Thank you for all that you do for our veterans. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy new year.
Happy New Year! WHVA is in need of shaving cream, Fixodent (trial size), toothpaste (trial size),
t-shirts, sweatshirts, briefs (L,XL,2XL). Donations of these items can be dropped off at the office. Or a
donation can be made to our WHVA needs program and I will shop for the items.
The National Salute to Veteran Patients is February 11-17, 2024. This also is the week of Valentine’s
Day. The patients enjoy receiving valentine’s cards. If you would like to send cards to veterans in
Newington or West Haven see the following addresses. If you would like to send them to Rocky Hill –
address them to our office and we’ll get them to the veterans. If any programs are taking place at the
sites, I will send out info as I receive it.
VA CTHCS VA CTHCS
ATTN: Voluntary Service/CDCE ATTN: Voluntary Service/CDCE
555 Willard Ave 950 Campbell Ave
Newington, CT 06111 West Haven, CT 06516
Newington VA and West Haven VA are always seeking volunteers. If you are interested in
volunteering at Newington contact Debbie Knickerbocker – (860) 967-5367 or
[email protected]. For West Haven contact Ruth Morgan (203)215-9236 or
[email protected].
Thank you for all that you do for our veterans. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy new year.
Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS)
WE NEED YOU!
Many of our members have said that they want to volunteer in the veteran’s hospital but were not sure what you could do. I need your help! Thursdays and Fridays have been designated for the American Legion Auxiliary to volunteer at Newington to give out coffee and hot chocolate. November is pretty much taken care of, but we are looking for a few days in December between 8:30 AM and 10 AM, if anyone can help or any of the days in December, or even going further into January, please contact me as soon as possible. Especially with the holidays, it is important to give our veterans something to smile about. Hope you can help, thank you.
Debra Knickerbocker, VAVS representative, Newington VA Hospital
860/9675367 OR [email protected]
WE NEED YOU!
Many of our members have said that they want to volunteer in the veteran’s hospital but were not sure what you could do. I need your help! Thursdays and Fridays have been designated for the American Legion Auxiliary to volunteer at Newington to give out coffee and hot chocolate. November is pretty much taken care of, but we are looking for a few days in December between 8:30 AM and 10 AM, if anyone can help or any of the days in December, or even going further into January, please contact me as soon as possible. Especially with the holidays, it is important to give our veterans something to smile about. Hope you can help, thank you.
Debra Knickerbocker, VAVS representative, Newington VA Hospital
860/9675367 OR [email protected]
Members,
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
The Christmas Gift Shops are right around the corner!!
If you would be able to give some time to assist with setting up the Gift Shops, helping veterans shop, wrapping gifts – we would appreciate it very much. Call me at the office 959-230-4168 or email me at aladeptct@gmail to let me know when you would like to volunteer.
We will be setting up both Gift Shops at Rocky Hill (Levitow Health Care Center and in the Auditorium [for the Veterans’ Residence and Newington VA]) on Friday November 24th. We will start at 9:30 and work until everything is set to go! Many hands help complete the job quicker.
Levitow Gift Shop will be open on Saturday, November 25th with ribbon cutting at 10:00am and continue until 4:00pm. Sunday, November 26th from 9:00am – 1:00pm. Ribbon cutting at 10:00am Saturday.
The auditorium will be open on Sunday, November 26th with ribbon cutting at 9:00am and continue until 5:00pm. Monday, November 27th from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
WHVA may allow us to do an in-person Shop but they aren’t able to confirm until November 2nd. If we are unable to set up at West Haven VA, we will serve the veterans from there by asking them to complete a form with family names and what they may like as gifts. We will fill the orders, wrap the gifts and get them to the veterans in WHVA.
Please consider volunteering for this endeavor.
The CT Department of Veterans Affairs has asked for our help with their Wreaths Across America initiative. Their mission is to participate in the annual wreath laying at the CT DVA Cemetery in Middletown. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 16th at noon. They are seeking partners to assist them with reaching their goal of 13,000 wreaths so there will be one at every headstone. Their new link is www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/CT0164. Attached to this Auxilaire find a flyer and an order form to assist with the program.
Newington VA and West Haven VA are always seeking volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at Newington contact Debbie Knickerbocker – (860) 967-5367 or [email protected]. For West Haven contact Ruth Morgan (203)215-9236 or [email protected]. They will be able to give information about volunteering at those facilities. There are going to be coat drives at each of those sites soon – when I receive the information I will send it out to everyone. See following message from Debbie concerning Newington VA volunteers
Thank you for all that you do for our veterans. Happy Thanksgiving!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
The Christmas Gift Shops are right around the corner!!
If you would be able to give some time to assist with setting up the Gift Shops, helping veterans shop, wrapping gifts – we would appreciate it very much. Call me at the office 959-230-4168 or email me at aladeptct@gmail to let me know when you would like to volunteer.
We will be setting up both Gift Shops at Rocky Hill (Levitow Health Care Center and in the Auditorium [for the Veterans’ Residence and Newington VA]) on Friday November 24th. We will start at 9:30 and work until everything is set to go! Many hands help complete the job quicker.
Levitow Gift Shop will be open on Saturday, November 25th with ribbon cutting at 10:00am and continue until 4:00pm. Sunday, November 26th from 9:00am – 1:00pm. Ribbon cutting at 10:00am Saturday.
The auditorium will be open on Sunday, November 26th with ribbon cutting at 9:00am and continue until 5:00pm. Monday, November 27th from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
WHVA may allow us to do an in-person Shop but they aren’t able to confirm until November 2nd. If we are unable to set up at West Haven VA, we will serve the veterans from there by asking them to complete a form with family names and what they may like as gifts. We will fill the orders, wrap the gifts and get them to the veterans in WHVA.
Please consider volunteering for this endeavor.
The CT Department of Veterans Affairs has asked for our help with their Wreaths Across America initiative. Their mission is to participate in the annual wreath laying at the CT DVA Cemetery in Middletown. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 16th at noon. They are seeking partners to assist them with reaching their goal of 13,000 wreaths so there will be one at every headstone. Their new link is www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/CT0164. Attached to this Auxilaire find a flyer and an order form to assist with the program.
Newington VA and West Haven VA are always seeking volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at Newington contact Debbie Knickerbocker – (860) 967-5367 or [email protected]. For West Haven contact Ruth Morgan (203)215-9236 or [email protected]. They will be able to give information about volunteering at those facilities. There are going to be coat drives at each of those sites soon – when I receive the information I will send it out to everyone. See following message from Debbie concerning Newington VA volunteers
Thank you for all that you do for our veterans. Happy Thanksgiving!
Members,
Thank you, thank you to all who donated items, gave financial support or volunteered at the 5 sites for Stand Down!! The CT Department of Veterans Affairs also thanks everyone for making the event a success. Between the sites, over 1200 veterans received services and needed items. As I know those who graciously give of their time to make the hats and scarves we distribute, have already started for next year – I’d like to pass on a request we received from several male veterans - that we have more hats in navy, black, brown. Please keep that in mind as you knit or crochet.
Newington VA and West Haven VA are always seeking volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at Newington contact Debbie Knickerbocker – (860) 967-5367 or [email protected]. For West Haven contact Ruth Morgan (203)215-9236 or [email protected]. They will be able to give information about volunteering at those facilities. There are going to be coat drives at each of those sites soon – when I receive the information I will send it out to everyone.
Our next big project is our Christmas Gift Shops. As I indicated in my September message, we are not asking for any donations (monetary or gift items) toward our gift shops. We are, however, in need of volunteers!!!If you would be able to give some time to assist with setting up the Gift Shops, helping veterans shop, wrapping gifts – we would appreciate it very much.
We will be setting up both Gift Shops at Rocky Hill (Levitow Health Care Center and in the Auditorium [for the Veterans’ Residence and Newington VA] ) on Friday November 24th. Levitow Gift Shop will be open on Saturday and Sunday (25th/26th). The auditorium will be open on Sunday and Monday (26th/27th). WHVA may allow us to do an in-person Shop but they aren’t able to confirm as of this writing. Please consider volunteering for this endeavor. Contact me and let me know what you would like to help us with.
If you have any donations for Rocky Hill, Newington or West Haven – you can bring them to the office and I will get them to their destination. If you are unable to get them to the office, call me and we’ll figure out a way for me to get them.
Thank you for all that you do for our veterans. Have a spooky, fun-filled Halloween!
Thank you, thank you to all who donated items, gave financial support or volunteered at the 5 sites for Stand Down!! The CT Department of Veterans Affairs also thanks everyone for making the event a success. Between the sites, over 1200 veterans received services and needed items. As I know those who graciously give of their time to make the hats and scarves we distribute, have already started for next year – I’d like to pass on a request we received from several male veterans - that we have more hats in navy, black, brown. Please keep that in mind as you knit or crochet.
Newington VA and West Haven VA are always seeking volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at Newington contact Debbie Knickerbocker – (860) 967-5367 or [email protected]. For West Haven contact Ruth Morgan (203)215-9236 or [email protected]. They will be able to give information about volunteering at those facilities. There are going to be coat drives at each of those sites soon – when I receive the information I will send it out to everyone.
Our next big project is our Christmas Gift Shops. As I indicated in my September message, we are not asking for any donations (monetary or gift items) toward our gift shops. We are, however, in need of volunteers!!!If you would be able to give some time to assist with setting up the Gift Shops, helping veterans shop, wrapping gifts – we would appreciate it very much.
We will be setting up both Gift Shops at Rocky Hill (Levitow Health Care Center and in the Auditorium [for the Veterans’ Residence and Newington VA] ) on Friday November 24th. Levitow Gift Shop will be open on Saturday and Sunday (25th/26th). The auditorium will be open on Sunday and Monday (26th/27th). WHVA may allow us to do an in-person Shop but they aren’t able to confirm as of this writing. Please consider volunteering for this endeavor. Contact me and let me know what you would like to help us with.
If you have any donations for Rocky Hill, Newington or West Haven – you can bring them to the office and I will get them to their destination. If you are unable to get them to the office, call me and we’ll figure out a way for me to get them.
Thank you for all that you do for our veterans. Have a spooky, fun-filled Halloween!
Members,
Welcome to a new year of service to our veterans and their families. I would like to start by extending my deepest gratitude to our previous chairman, Ruth Morgan, for leading the VA&R program over the last several years. I look forward to her continued support in our efforts to meet our veterans’ needs.
As we move into this new program year, I would like to let you know there will be some changes to our programs and 'Projects of the Month'. Detailed information will be forthcoming in my PIC paper. I encourage you to review the information and let me know if you have any questions.
Stand Down will be held September 22, 2023 in five (5) locations around the state (Danbury, Bridgeport, Bristol, Norwich and Rocky Hill). If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me as soon as possible. Thank you for showing up and assisting in making the day a success!
Lastly, as COVID-19 has disrupted our ability to hold Gift Shops in the typical manner since 2019, FOR THIS YEAR ONLY, we are requesting no donations (monetary or gift items) toward our Gift Shops. Thanks to your immense generosity over the past few years, we have all we will need to hold robust experiences this coming holiday season.
In response, we respectfully request any donations that would have been to the Gift Shops be redirected to our other programs (bingos, transitional housing, etc). A full list of other programs can be found on the attached donation form. We thank each of you for your continued support in making the holiday season joyful and year round programming a reality for our veterans!
As you know, if your Unit makes donations to all ten (10) 'Projects of the Month', a certificate is presented at our annual convention. As we are requesting no donations to the Gift Shops this year, contributions to the other nine (9) projects will earn your Unit recognition.
I am looking forward to a magnificent year providing foundational programming for veterans and their families, as we continue to work on our mission of 'Service not Self'.
Karen L Thompson, VA&R Chairman
[email protected]
Welcome to a new year of service to our veterans and their families. I would like to start by extending my deepest gratitude to our previous chairman, Ruth Morgan, for leading the VA&R program over the last several years. I look forward to her continued support in our efforts to meet our veterans’ needs.
As we move into this new program year, I would like to let you know there will be some changes to our programs and 'Projects of the Month'. Detailed information will be forthcoming in my PIC paper. I encourage you to review the information and let me know if you have any questions.
Stand Down will be held September 22, 2023 in five (5) locations around the state (Danbury, Bridgeport, Bristol, Norwich and Rocky Hill). If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me as soon as possible. Thank you for showing up and assisting in making the day a success!
Lastly, as COVID-19 has disrupted our ability to hold Gift Shops in the typical manner since 2019, FOR THIS YEAR ONLY, we are requesting no donations (monetary or gift items) toward our Gift Shops. Thanks to your immense generosity over the past few years, we have all we will need to hold robust experiences this coming holiday season.
In response, we respectfully request any donations that would have been to the Gift Shops be redirected to our other programs (bingos, transitional housing, etc). A full list of other programs can be found on the attached donation form. We thank each of you for your continued support in making the holiday season joyful and year round programming a reality for our veterans!
As you know, if your Unit makes donations to all ten (10) 'Projects of the Month', a certificate is presented at our annual convention. As we are requesting no donations to the Gift Shops this year, contributions to the other nine (9) projects will earn your Unit recognition.
I am looking forward to a magnificent year providing foundational programming for veterans and their families, as we continue to work on our mission of 'Service not Self'.
Karen L Thompson, VA&R Chairman
[email protected]
VA&R Projects of the Month - see flyer to fill in with your donations attached below. Form will list the other projects/programs your Christmas Shop donation can go to.
September, National Creative Arts
October, West Haven Needs
November, Rocky Hill Needs
December, Christmas Shops (Units, no items needed this year but consider putting the donation to another project)
January, Service Dogs
February, Special Hospital Gifts
March, Fisher House
April, Showers/ Vets Personal Needs
May, Golden Age Games
June, CT Creative Arts
September, National Creative Arts
October, West Haven Needs
November, Rocky Hill Needs
December, Christmas Shops (Units, no items needed this year but consider putting the donation to another project)
January, Service Dogs
February, Special Hospital Gifts
March, Fisher House
April, Showers/ Vets Personal Needs
May, Golden Age Games
June, CT Creative Arts
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BINGO - such a wonderful event for our Veterans and they so enjoy it!!! Please see the pledge form below and send in a donation to help the VA&R team doing bingos to provide a great night for our Veterans to enjoy. If you would like to help, see the form or contact Karen Thompson.
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Wonder how you can donate to various programs that benefit our Veterans and their families - see the inclusive form below. One sheet for a multiple of programs and just one check to cover them all. Simple.
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