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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/04/2020 Operation Onward Support Continues To Help During COVID-19 Pandemic (Albuquerque, NM) –For over 15 years, the annual Albuquerque Homeless Stand Down has been conducted each year to help increase community connections and resources to our homeless Veteran community. Scheduled for October 23, 2020, we have had…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 6/23/2020 Veterans Integration Centers Joins with One Community Auto to Support Veteran Families Now Launching a New Vehicle Donation Quick Web Link for Potential Donors (Albuquerque, NM) – The Veteran’s Integration Centers (VIC) offer homeless Veterans hope for a new life and a bright future. Today, the VIC…
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On June 16, 2020 Gary Peterson, member of the Board of Directors of the Veterans Integration Centers, presented a framed Certificate of Appreciation to Christina Whitfield, owner of Christina and Friends Barber Shop, to honor her generous gift of close to 3,000 complimentary haircuts to Albuquerque’s homeless Veterans and others…
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VIC Offices were closed from June 1-June 3, 2020 On May 31, 2020, VIC management were altered to a possible secondary exposure to COVID-19. VIC managers and staff were quickly alerted, and the decision was made to close VIC offices (including the Food Pantry) during the first week of June…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/28/2020 OPERATION SUPPORT OUR HEROES HELPS VETERAN FAMILIES DURING COVID-19 (Albuquerque, NM) –The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for safe housing and food security among some of our most vulnerable community members. The Veterans Integration Centers (VIC) programs increase safety and security by providing homeless and…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/10/2020 SMITH’S INSPIRING DONATIONS PROGRAM HELPS SUPPORT VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES Did you know that by using your Smith’s rewards card you can help support Veteran families in need? Every time you shop at Smith’s, 0.5% of your purchases can benefit the VIC simply by swiping your Smith’s…
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The Veterans Integration Centers is dedicated to keeping everyone safe and supported through this difficult time. The only way to flatten the curve through this COVID-19 pandemic is to practice social distancing. We’re doing our part by closing our offices to the public on Monday, April 6, 2020. We will…
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Friends of the VIC, As we transition through this challenging time, I wanted to let you know that the VIC continues to provide essential service to our homeless population. I know what you are thinking,” Another notice on how an organization is handling Coronavirus”! However, you all are our friends…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 03/17/2020 HELP HOMELESS OR AT-RISK VETERAN FAMILIES BUILD NEW LIVES Imagine yourself putting on the uniform and selflessly serving your country. You may have endured unimaginable peril, you may have PTSD or trauma, or found yourself addicted to alcohols, drugs, or both, to help calm those memories…
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VIC Management are monitoring the situation with regards to COVID-19 (coronavirus) daily, looking at both national and local reports, and updates throughout the country to stay ahead of actions and activities to ensure each the safety of our Staff and Clients. We are asking clients if they feel ill, not…
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