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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...

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...

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

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...