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Veterans Day 5K
Tech Rev's 5K for Homeless Veterans Join us November 11, 2018 Race starts at 8 am Location: Field of Dreams Park, West Melbourne, FL All proceeds will go directly to NVHS to eliminate homelessness among veterans in Central Florida! To become a sponsor, volunteer or sign up as a runner visit: runsignup.com/Homestretch
NVHS 10 Year Anniversary!!
March 2018 NVHS hit it's 10 Year Anniversary!! We have accomplished so much over these past 10 years, and are happy to share those accomplishments with you in a 10 Year Anniversary letter from our President George Taylor Sr. We are so grateful for our tireless volunteers and generous donors and supporters. As hard as we work at NVHS we couldn't accomplish our mission "To Eliminate Homelessness Among Veterans In Central Florida" without them! Support NVHS by making a donation today!
4th Annual RVLA Dinner
An investment in NVHS provides direct support to the men and women that heroically answered our Country’s call and have fallen on hard times. In addition, it saves local jurisdictions untold millions of dollars. Please join us in support of this cause by attending or sponsoring the NVHS Rescuing Veterans Lost in America Dinner, to be held at Radisson Resort at the Port, on July 21, 2018. Date/Time: July 21, 2018 Cocktails at 5:30PM and Dinner Served at 6:15PM Location: Radisson Resort at the Port Convention Center Cape Canaveral Florida [...]
March 31,2018 Outreach Event in South Brevard
Thank you to all the volunteers who participated in our March 31, 2018 Outreach Event in South Brevard! With your help we were able to Identify several new homeless veteran camps and distribute lots of supplies to Brevard County homeless veterans and individuals! View new volunteer opportunities and sign up here!
Sons of the American Legion, Post 1 * 7th Annual Golf Tournament
7th Annual Golf Tournament for Charity April 21, 2018 (Rain date is April 22) Three tee times available 8 am - 10 am - 12 pm All proceeds will go directly to NVHS and The Special Olympics of Brevard County! Event Location: Willow Lakes RV and Golf Resort, 2852 Willow Lakes Ln., Titusville, FL Cost: $40.00, Lunch Included Please Try to Carpool, Parking is Limited! For more information or to sign up please contact Lou: 321-698-8344
News 6 “Getting Results Award” to George Taylor & NVHS
Getting Results Award winner helps veterans in need Nonprofit aids homeless, low-income veterans find support By Paul Giorgio - Producer Taylor and a group of volunteers have been helping veterans find permanent housing in Brevard County since 2008. The nonprofit helps train volunteers to go into the woods, parks and food pantries to reach out to those in need. More News Headlines Crime drops in problem neighborhood where Kissimmee police officers died OCPS names Support Person of Year UCF researchers find link between milk and rheumatoid arthritis Teen Xpress offers [...]
WFS 2017
Last year during our Warm Full Safe Christmas Event we brought 19 veterans into a hotel for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, where they received hot meals, lots of holiday goodies, survival supplies and opportunities to apply for benefits. Of those veterans 7 were homeless living in the woods and 5 were homeless women veterans. NVHS was also able to spend about $28,000 on helping needy veterans and their families for Christmas. Depending on the veterans needs we were able to help pay overdue bills, deposits, rent and numerous other [...]
Valentines Day 2018-NVHS Receives Support From Students!
On Valentines Day 2108, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy hosted another successful "Valentines for Vets" event, for Brevard County homeless Veterans! Students collected non perishable food items, nutritional supplement drinks, and hygiene supplies. They even made valentine cards for our veterans! All the supplies were then packed by the students to support NVHS Search and Rescue Street Outreach. We are very grateful for all the support from Principle Lisa Wheeler, and all the students and their families who volunteered, and donated to make this event possible. Please click here to learn [...]
Immediate Helplines
If you are a veteran suffering from extreme crisis and have had thoughts or been considering suicide, we urge you to reach out to suicide hotlines and crisis lines. Below you can find phone numbers for immediate help for veterans experiencing crisis. Don’t wait to call. Those who are able to help you can help you best if you are actively pursuing help and answers. There are new paths, other options, but you have to seek them. Are you a veteran considering suicide? If so, PLEASE call this number for [...]
Where Will NVHS Be?
If you are wondering where our representatives will be located, look no further. You can find an NVHS representative from one of our Search & Rescue Recon teams in one of three locations each week. South Central Brevard: The Daily Bread in Melbourne at 815 Fee Avenue from 10:30AM-11:15AM on Fridays. North Central Brevard: The House of Hope in Merritt Island, near Route 520 and Tropical Trail at 330 Magnolia Ave. from 7AM-8AM on Mondays. Beachside in Brevard: The St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry at Holy Name of Jesus [...]
Mental Health Questionnaires and Other Resources
Do you suspect that you may be experiencing PTSD? Do you suspect that someone you know may be experiencing PTSD? By spending a few moments taking our PTSD self-test questionnaire you may be able to determine if you or someone you care about are experiencing the common symptoms of PTSD. You can also download and print the PTSD questionnaire to share with others. We welcome the help in spreading awareness in the community and hope that those suffering will seek help. So many of us experience trauma in life. We [...]
Helpful Information and Links
Here we have compiled some valuable information, links, and websites for veterans in transition. If you are looking for employment or for general resources check here. National Resource Directory https://www.nrd.gov The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a website for wounded, ill and injured Service Members, Veterans, their families and those who support them. It provides access to services and resources at national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Visitors can find information on a variety of topics including benefits and compensation, education and training, employment, [...]