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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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The March Open Board meeting that was scheduled for March 18th has been canceled due to concerns over coronavirus (COVID-19). VIC Management and the Board are monitoring the situation and will follow recommendations from the State of New Mexico Department of Health, Bernalillo County, and the City of Albuquerque in…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1/13/2020 NEW BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED (Albuquerque, NM) – We’re happy to announce the appointment of three new directors to our board of directors. Gary Peterson; Gary is President of One Community Auto/Rt 66 Auctions and is a retired USAF major with multiple tours supporting Operation Enduring Freedom…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/30/19 VETERANS INTEGRATION CENTERS AWARDED THREE-YEAR CARF ACCREDITATION (Albuquerque, NM) – The International Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) announced that Veterans Integrations Centers (VIC®) has been awarded a three-year re-accreditation. This is the 2nd consecutive Three-Year Accreditation that CARF has awarded the VIC. “CARF accreditation…
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One of the required trainings all VIC staff complete is ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training). It’s an interactive workshop where participants recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will ensure their safety. We want to make sure all of…
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