March Meeting Postponed
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FLVCS Provides Stand Down for Homeless Veterans
Sarasota Stand Down for Homeless Vets
FLVCS was a co-sponsor along with Jewish Family and Community Services, Salvation Army and several other agencies of a Stand Down for homeless veterans in Sarasota on Saturday, April 20, 2013 The Stand Down put a smile on the face of approximately 100 homeless veterans (and some non-vet homeless). …
VCS Wins Court Battle
VCS Statement: A Vital Constitutional Victory for Our Veterans
Written by VCS
Wednesday, 11 May 2011 11:47
Updated May 12, 2011
May 11, 2011 (VCS) – Yesterday, the Court of Appeals ruled VA’s mental health care system and disability claims system remain badly broken, and veterans face long delays to see doctors and obtain benefits.…
In Memoriam
FLVCS is sad to report that James McCartney has passed away after a battle with cancer. Many of our members and supporters feel James was one of our top guest speakers of all time. He enlightened us with his first hand knowledge of history coupled with congressional, military and industrial complex. He spoke at our …
Judge Haworth Award
From the Sarasota Herald Tribune
Published: Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 1:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, February 4, 2011 at 11:30 p.m.
Lee Haworth served in the first Gulf War, so he knows better than most people how battle affects today’s veterans, and he has started a program to help them.
Courts Assisting Veterans diverts
PTSD Smartphone App
| Veterans Can Get Help With PTSD With New VA/DOD Mobile Application
Written by Alice Lipowicz
Tuesday, 26 April 2011 09:15
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| Free iPhone application aims to help users overcome stigma of seeking support
April 21, 2011 (Federal Computer Week) – Veterans and service members with post-traumatic stress disorder can now get support |
Harry on Front Page!
FLVCS board member Harry Stimmel recently make front page news on the Sarasota Herald Tribune. Also quoted in the article is Kevin Connelly, also an FLVCS member! Congratulations and great article! Below is an excerpt from the article. If you would like to review the entire piece you may do so by clicking the link …
Harry Stimmel
No one questions the fact that Board Member Harry Stimmel deserves to be honored by Florida Veterans for Common Sense as the first “FLVCS Veteran of the Quarter.”
Everybody associated with FLVCS admires Harry for his exemplary military service and his tireless work to help veterans, our community, and the nation. Harry served in WWII …