The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded Operation Stand Down Rhode Island with a $100,000 grant to help the organization support recently separated veterans and their spouses with employment services.
The funding will allow Operation Stand Down Rhode Island to offer resume assistance, interview training, job placement services and other resources to help veterans and military families transition smoothly into civilian life.
“I salute Operation Stand Down Rhode Island for empowering those who serve and their families,” said Senator Jack Reed. “I am excited that OSDRI will be among the first non-profits to partner with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on this new program aimed at expanding job counseling services and enhancing the post-service transition experience for veterans and military spouses. The men and women of our Armed Forces and their families make tremendous sacrifices to defend our freedom. It’s important that we help them effectively transition to civilian life.”
Operation Stand Down Rhode Island is one of 13 organizations nationwide to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs through the new Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program. The program requires a one-to-one local match.
“We have a sacred commitment to honor and support our veterans long after they return home,” said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. “This new funding for Operation Stand Down Rhode Island will provide veterans and their spouses with resources to land well-paying jobs and achieve their career goals. Well done to the team at Operation Stand Down Rhode Island for all of their work to help veterans adjust to civilian life.”
Over 200,000 men and women leave U.S. military service every year and transition to civilian life. Operation Stand Down Rhode Island provides services to help veterans and military families with job training and placement.
“It is our solemn duty to take care of veterans who have bravely answered the call to serve,” said Rep. Seth Magaziner. “Operation Stand Down Rhode Island has long been a vital resource for veterans and their families, and as a testament to their work, they are among the first organizations in the country to receive this federal funding that will help connect veterans to good-paying jobs and improve the transition to civilian life.”
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