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Creating Calmness Workshop – Aug. 6, 2024 [] [US Department of Veterans Affairs]( [facebook](​[twitter](​[instagram](​[youtube](​​​[blog](​​[contact us]( [#VetResources]( is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors. [VIEW/SHARE]( | [EVENTS]( | [WELCOME KIT]( [2025 VA Disability and Social Security Increase.]( 2025 VA Disability and Social Security Increase The estimated Cost-of-Living-Adjustment for 2025 based on projections from the Senior Citizens League is in. VA will release the official payment schedule later this year. [WATCH]( [Back to school sales on ShopVCS.com.]( Back to School Supplies on Shop VCS.com It’s that time of the summer to start thinking about going back to school. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or a loved one, ShopVCS has the supplies and apparel needed to make sure you’re ready to succeed from the first day. Veterans save an extra 20% at check out with ShopVCS.com. [SAVE NOW]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Innerworld]( Free Mental Health App for Veterans and their Families Unlock free access to 24/7 live mental health groups in Innerworld. Become an anonymous avatar and connect with other Veterans and their family members in live virtual support groups. You can learn life-changing tools and help others on topics like depression, anxiety, PTSD, transitioning to civilian life and more. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Cyber security.]( Free 2-Year Credit Monitoring and Identity Protection Services While VA took swift action to disconnect from all affected systems and protect Veterans data, Change Healthcare is offering a free monitoring service for anyone who believes they may have been impacted by the Change Healthcare cyber breach. VA has confirmed that there is no malicious activity or irregularities in our systems, but you may have been impacted from non-VA systems. Some Veterans will receive letters from Change Healthcare with more information. [LEARN MORE]( [FREE CREDIT MONITORING]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Veterans Canteen Service celebrates 78 years of serving veterans.]( Veterans Canteen Service Celebrates 78 Years of Serving Veterans It's our birthday! VCS is offering awesome deals Aug. 5-9. Follow our social media accounts, including [Facebook]( and [Instagram](, for deals and a chance to enter exclusive giveaways, including a free set of Goodyear tires. Also, in-store deals include: - PatriotCafe - Free piece of whole fruit with purchase of any lunch sandwich from the grill. - PatriotBrew - Half-off iced tea or iced tea lemonade. - PatriotStore - Some items more than 50% off all week long. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the official birthday, Karma Water for $1.78, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for only 78 cents, while supplies last. [SUBSCRIBE TO EMAILS]( [FIND A VCS LOCATION]( ---------------------------------------------------------------  [Get 1-on-1 assistance at VA VetFest events across the country]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Events We have hundreds of free events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the full list of upcoming events in this week's Veterans Resources article, including: [Online -]([Creating Calmness Workshop](– Aug. 6, 2024, 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. ET. [EVENTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Army Veteran looking straight on.]( Army Veteran Talks About How “Therapy Was Key” to His Sobriety Following his time as a combat engineer in the Army, Joseph pursued a civilian career in engineering. But substance misuse derailed his plans, causing him to lose his job. Watch Joseph share how a VA therapist helped him begin his sobriety journey. [WATCH HIS STORY]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the Week Employers are looking to hire Veterans across the country. We're now posting all jobs in "Hiring Veterans" on VA News. Check out this week's list of 21 jobs and four upcoming job fairs, including: [Virtual Heroes Connect Military to Manufacturing – August 7, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET]( [JOBS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Check on Your Veteran Buddy!]( [Magnifying glass.]( For more than 30 years, Army Capt. Warren Fuller searched for the Marine he helped rescue in Vietnam. Thanks to the power of the internet and Together We Served's buddy finder, the two reunited in January 2011. [BUDDY FINDER SUCCESS]( - If you had an injury while serving but didn't disclose it, how hard is it to get a rating? [Answers Here >]( - was recently approved by VA for a service related disability. How do I get my ID card? [Answers Here >]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Veteran and Military year round discounts]( Armed Forces Vacation Club]( End of Summer Savings! A free membership travel club for all active, retired and Veteran military members. [Brooklyn Bedding]( 30% off discount and free shipping. [Advance Auto Parts]( 10% discount on in-store items for active duty, Veterans and families. 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