About | West Michigan Veterans Coalition

The West Michigan Veterans Coalition was founded in 2009 by a small group of individuals dedicated to finding ways to work together to support area veterans, service members, and their families. In 2013, WMVC was selected by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency to implement a collaborative, “no wrong door” approach designed to enhance the delivery of services from public, private, and nonprofit organizations to veterans, service members, and their families. Government agencies (at the federal, state, and local levels), veterans service organizations, nonprofits, academia, and the private sector are included in the model.

WMVC serves residents of the following counties: Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Ottawa.

WMVC, a 501(c)(3) organization, is served by an all-volunteer board. Contributions to support our mission are may be tax-deductible.

The West Michigan Veterans Coalition is a collaboration between local military-friendly organizations that provide support, information, and resources to those who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces, as well as their families, employers, and other organizations throughout West Michigan.

Our mission is to improve the lives of anyone who has served or is serving in the Armed Forces (and their families) by connecting them to resources including education, employment, healthcare, and quality of life services.

In 2013, the West Michigan Veterans Coalition was selected by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency to implement Altarum Institute’s no-wrong-door collaborative Veteran Community Action Team (VCAT). The model is designed to enhance the delivery of services from public, private, and nonprofit organizations to veterans and their family members. The VCAT aims to institute a community-based veterans’ system of care through the establishment of broad-based coalitions of veteran service organizations, health and community service providers, veterans and their family members, and other stakeholders.

The WMVC has formed four working subcommittees to address specific issues facing veterans in the community. The subcommittees meet periodically throughout the quarter to identify and alleviate barriers in education, employment, healthcare, and quality of life.

WMVC serves residents of the following counties: Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Ottawa.

Donors Make a Difference

The West Michigan Veterans Coalition is the primary beneficiary for the armed Forces Thanksgiving signature event. The annual Armed Forces Thanksgiving Luncheon brings military-connected individuals, high school students, and business leaders in the West Michigan community together to understand, honor and express thanks to those that are serving or have served in our Armed Forces. This event encourages the next generation to have a sincere appreciation for all the men and women who have served on our behalf.

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