Arizona Department of Veterans' Services

This week during National Skilled Nursing Home Week, we wanted to extend our deepest gratitude to the men and women who work in our state Veteran homes, working each and every day to take care of our Veterans. ADVS Director John Scott has a special message for the staff at our four Arizona State Veteran Homes:

Happy Skilled Nursing Home Week! © Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) Director John Scott celebrates Skilled Nursing Home Week with a special message for the staff at the state ...

As National Nurses Week draws to a close, we want to express our sincerest gratitude for all of the nurses who take care of the residents in our state Veteran homes across Arizona! Without your selflessness, hard work and kindness each and every day, our Veterans wouldn't have the wonderful care that they do. You all are amazing and thank you!!

Being prepared is always in season. Our Assistant Deputy Director of the Veterans Services Division Bill Glennon participated in the Governor's Office Wildfire TTX training this last week to make sure all Arizona state agencies are ready for wildfire season.

These TTX are important as Arizona's wildfire season is now considered year-round and many agencies, departments and external organizations must collaborate during these incidents to ensure a quick and effective response, limited impacts, and swift recovery.

Join us in Tucson Thursday for the Tucson Veterans Hiring Event! From 9AM-3PM dozens of agencies from the State of Arizona will be hosting a job fair at the El Pueblo Activity Center.

Register for the event here: https://bit.ly/3QT4zz7

Last month, we celebrated the 10-year anniversary of our first interment at AVMC-Marana!

AVMC‑Marana broke ground on November 8, 2014, with the first interment taking place a year and a half later on March 14, 2016. Since then, hundreds of Veterans have been laid to rest in our beautiful and peaceful cemetery.

In a small ceremony, we honored the tremendous work our staff and community have done over the past decade to ensure that our Veterans receive their final rest with dignity and respect. We are deeply grateful for the dedication of our cemetery team and look forward to another decade and beyond of serving our Veterans.

U.S. Vets-Phoenix's Steps for Vets 5K event celebrates 10 years!

Help end Veteran homelessness by registering for the 5K on Saturday, May 2 at the Rose Mofford Sports Complex. Run, walk or roll, everyone is welcome to join!

Register for the race here: https://bit.ly/4vbe0JW

The Phoenix VA Military Sexual Trauma Clinic is hosting their Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Luncheon on April 22 at the American Legion Post 1.

This luncheon will honor MST survivors and offer opportunities for connection and healing with guest speakers, networking and more. Please RSVP by April 13 by calling 602-234-7157.

Join us at SAVMC for our annual A Celebration of Life: Butterfly Release ceremony next month as we gather in remembrance, reflection and celebration.

The ceremony will be held on May 2 at 10AM and is open to the public. To sponsor a butterfly in memory of a loved one, contact 520-458-9450 by April 17.

Today we recognize the sacrifices of military spouses who lost a loved one in the line of duty. This day honors the grieving wives and husbands who deserve our support, understanding and respect.

The Gold Star originated during WWI when service families flew flags with blue stars on them to indicate family members who were serving. If a service member died, the blue star was replaced with gold to know the price that the family had paid in the cause of freedom. Today, a Gold Star lapel buttons are awarded to surviving family members.

To our Gold Star Spouses, thank you for your sacrifices.

Governor Katie Hobbs has announced the launch of Power AZ, a program to expand access to critical utility assistance and manage the high cost of energy for working Arizona families.

Power AZ expands eligibility beyond the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) income limits. Under this initiative, a family of four with an annual income of $108,000 may be eligible for bill assistance, meaning an estimated 30,000 new households whose income otherwise exceeds the LIHEAP income threshold will be considered for utility assistance through the Power AZ initiative.

To learn more about PowerAZ or apply, visit here: https://bit.ly/41eSpmj