A milestone: NDVS celebrates its 100th Veterans in Care (VIC) ceremony

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services celebrated its 100th Veterand in Care ceremony on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Lakeside Manor Senior Living Center in Reno. The ceremony recognized 31 veterans, including residents and staff. The Veterans in Care program, since its creation in 2016, has had the honor of recognizing over 1,850 veterans.

“The initiative is an effort to find our “silent veteran heroes” who may reside in community settings, and are not enrolled in the VA system or are not aware of benefits and services. The vision of VIC currently encompasses three related components:

1) Education on Benefits and Programs for veterans;

2) Veteran Culture Education and Training for facility staff; and

3) Quality of Life Recognition and Communication for the veterans.

For more information, to volunteer, or schedule an event, contact Sandi TenBoer at Tenboers@veterans.nv.gov