Portal:Department of Veterans Affairs/Section 2

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Governmental Partnerships:

  • U.S. Department of Labor (DOL): The VA partners with DOL to support veterans' transition into the civilian workforce, notably through the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) and Veteran Readiness and Employment Service (VR&E).
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Together, they aim to reduce veteran homelessness through coordinated efforts like the HUD-VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) program.

Community and Non-Profit Organizations:

  • Veteran Community Partnerships (VCP): These are local partnerships aimed at improving access to services, fostering community-based support, and promoting community engagement for veterans.
  • Veteran Sponsor Partnership Network (VSPN): Aims to connect transitioning service members and their families with community resources, including employment opportunities and educational benefits.
  • We Honor Veterans: A collaboration with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) to ensure that veterans receive end-of-life care that acknowledges their military service.

Educational and Research Partnerships:

  • Academic Affiliates: The VA has partnerships with numerous universities and medical schools to provide clinical training for health professionals, enhance research, and improve healthcare delivery for veterans.
  • Salesforce Military: A partnership to support veterans and military service members transitioning into civilian careers.

Health and Well-being:

  • American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP): Educates community emergency medicine clinicians on veteran-specific conditions.
  • Connected Warriors: Provides trauma-conscious yoga for service members, veterans, and their families to promote healing and well-being.

State and Local Government:

  • State Partnerships for Voter Registration: The VA has partnered with states like Michigan, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania to facilitate voter registration for veterans at VA facilities.

Technology and Innovation:

  • Vendor Management Office: Helps guide businesses through the process of partnering with VA to provide IT solutions that benefit veterans.

Corporate and Private Sector:

  • Corporate Social Responsibility Partnerships: Companies like AT&T, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, and SAIC promote veteran-owned businesses and support veterans in various capacities.
  • Braingate and Setroc Group: For research into brain-computer interface technologies to aid veterans, particularly those with traumatic brain injuries.

Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships:

  • Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships: Engages with faith and community organizations to support veterans through various outreach events and resource sharing.
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