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Ford International Airport to Host Runway 5k – September 9
The Ford International Airport is hosting their Runway 5k an one-mile fun run on Saturday September 9, 2023. The charity partner for this year's event will be the West Michigan Veterans Coalition. For more information click the link below....
Armed Forces Dependent Scholarships 2023
The Armed Forces Dependent Scholarship is for spouses and dependent children whose home of record is or attending a college, university, or trade school within our 13 county footprint. For more information or to apply, go to http://www.westmichiganveterans.org. The...
West Michigan Veterans Coalition awards 16 Armed Forces Dependent Scholarship in 2022
For 2022, the WMVC is awarding 16 Armed Forces Dependent Scholarships to dependents of current or former members of the United States Armed Forces. The Armed Forces Dependent Scholarship is to assist Dependents of current and former members of the United States Armed...
Resource Fair connects Military Families with Resources
Veterans and their Families connect with resources at the Military Family Resource Fair at the Grand Valley Armory in Wyoming....
Military Family Resource Fair
The West Michigan Veterans Coalition and Michigan National Guard Family Programs announce resources for the Military Family Resource Fair on September 24, 2022 from 11:00am - 3:00pm at the Grand Valley National Guard Armory at 1200 44th St SW, Wyoming. 92 For 22 Kent...
Advantage Benefit Group Employees donate to the WMVC Scholarship Program
Employees at Advantage Benefits Group are giving back to their community by contributing $1,000 to the West Michigan Veterans Coalition’s scholarship program. The funds will assist military-connected people to further their education at a 4-year college, 2-year...
Military Caregiver Virtual PEER Forum
Join the Warrior Care Recovery Coordination Program, Office of Warrior Care Policy, and the Military Caregiver Support Team for a virtual forum. February 24, 2022 at 2pm (EST)/ 11am (PST) for the opportunity to connect with other caregivers to share best practices,...
MVAA Food4Vets Program
The MVAA Food4Vets Program, assists those Veterans and their Families who are experiencing food insecurity by providing "food only" cards. A simple application with proof of military service and separation with anything but a dishonorable discharge and affirmed...
Share-a-Meal with a Veteran
The West Michigan Veterans Coalition (WMVC) & WINC (Women Injured in Combat partnered to provide meals to Veterans and their Families. During the Feb 23-26 event, Soul-Filled Eatery in Muskegon provided 546 meals to 78 local Veterans and their Families. For...
Armed Forces Thanksgiving Donates $50,000
Thank you to Armed Forces Thanksgiving for their donation of $50,000 to the West Michigan Veterans Coalition (WMVC). The WMVC is also partnering with Disablity Advocates of Kent County, Kent County Veteran Services, and Feonix Mobility Rising for a Transportation...