Have You Heard the News? We're Official!

Hello nonprofit lovers! Did you hear that we're official? We received our 501(c) letter and now we're looking to you to spread the word!

Are you looking to support a charity that is helping out veterans in a big way? Look no further! VeTSDC is now registered with Amazon Smile which helps charities by providing a percentage to charities that are registered with them. Our current goal is to raise funds so we can open a building which will provide counseling services, assistance with special needs children, and job placement. But we can't do that without your help! So if you have a moment to spare please share our link to AmazonSmile! It's as easy as logging into Amazon, clicking our link, and going about your usual Amazon shopping! Thank you for your continued support!

–4th of July Parade–

We had so much fun walking in the parade with fellow veterans and their families! We want to thank those who came out and walked with VeTSDC this year! Here are a few photos from the parade! We hope that you and yours had a Happy 4th of July. Also, we want to thank those who serve and protect our freedom everyday!

Our Founder Jendayi Stafford and Co-Founder Gary Strong with some more VeTSDC volunteers!

A group shot of everyone who walked in the parade!

Feeling the 4th of July Spirit!

Veteran Suicide: It's Real and it Affects 22 Veterans Every Day...

VeTSDC knows all too well how veteran suicide can affect not only those who currently serve but also our past active duty vets. The things that our service members see along with time spent in hostile environments can cause multiple issues. If you, or someone you know, seems suicidal please contact the Veterans Crisis Line.

"The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veteran Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals available."–Veterans Crisis Line

Click Here for More Info!

Home Information: Grants and Avoiding Foreclosure

The Specially Adapted Housing Program gives disabled vets the ability to get assistance building, remodeling, or purchasing an adapted home. 

The Home Loan Guaranty assists with delinquent home loans. The VA wants to ensure that any veteran is able to keep their home and avoid foreclosure. 

If you'd like a pdf version of this information emailed to you please email jendayi.stafford@vetsdc.org!

Education Benefits: Eligibility and Entitlement

Follow the link to view who is eligible and how to go through vocational rehabilitation that will lead to employment...

More Info Here!

–Our Founders–

Our Founder Jendayi Stafford, from Stafford County, Virginia, saw a need within the community to help veterans link up with current services offered on Whidbey Island. She also wanted to fill the gap for areas that there was no current help available for veterans. Stafford states, “I was one of those veterans who struggled for help when I got medically retired out of the Navy in 2014 after 6 years. We are excited for this opportunity to compile resources and to help veterans with a variety of services.”

Our co-founder Gary Strong, from Memphis, Tennessee, during his 10 years in the Navy also saw this need. He realized there was not a lot of assistance for veterans who were coming out of the military, like mentorship and life coaching. Strong finished out his time in the Navy pursing a degree in Human Resources. He hopes that this degree will help veterans make their transition smoother. Strong states, “I represent those service members who don’t want to commit to 20 years in the military. I want to set the example that there are opportunities for success as a civilian.”