Warrior Bridge

Warrior Bridge

The Hampton Roads community has one of the largest populations of military personnel in the country. Each month hundreds of servicemen and women transition from the military. Warrior Bridge, an Eggleston Resource, assists veterans with disabilities by connecting them to vital resources, services and employment. The Warrior Bridge program uses a person-centered approach to promote self-sufficiency through satisfying employment. Warrior Bridge is in a unique position to provide immediate employment to veterans through Eggleston’s multiple businesses. Warrior Bridge is dedicated to bridging the gap between resources, support, and sustained employment for veterans with disabilities.

For additional information contact Gary Cooper at gcooper@egglestonservices.org – (757) 858-8011

 

Save the Date for the 2024 Warrior’s Weekend on October 18-19

The retreat is designed to provide Veterans who have been exposed to trauma, an opportunity to feel safe while sharing their experience in a comfortable setting. If you or someone you know is a veteran who could benefit from this opportunity to connect and build relationships, please visit https://eggleston.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/warrior. Deadline to submit interest is Sunday, September 1st.

 

Veteran Resources

Are you taking advantage of all your military benefits? Below you will find additional information and resources to help you understand your benefits. If you have questions, contact Gary Cooper at info@egglestonservices.org – (757) 858-8011

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Do you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working? Veteran Readiness and Employment helps you explore employment options and address education or training needs. In some cases, your family members may also qualify for certain benefits. For eligibility requirements and how to apply go to: https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/
You may be eligible for disability compensation for an illness or injury that was caused by, or got worse, because of your active military service. Compensation may include financial support and other benefits like health care. https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/
As a surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died in the line of duty, or a service-related injury or illness, you may be able to get a tax-free monetary benefit. For more information: https://www.va.gov/disability/dependency-indemnity-compensation/
The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans — and their survivors — with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve. https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/
Starting Jan. 17, 2023 Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit.
This expansion of care will help prevent Veteran suicide by guaranteeing no cost, world-class care to Veterans in times of crisis. It will also increase access to acute suicide care for up to 9 million Veterans who are not currently enrolled in the VA system.
https://news.va.gov/news-releases/starting-jan-17-veterans-in-suicidal-crisis-can-go-to-any-va-or-non-va-health-care-facility-for-free-emergency-health-care/

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Garret Cooper

Gary was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, raised in Brooklyn, New York and served in the U.S. Navy 30 years.

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Shawn Heckstall

Shawn was born and raised in the Norfolk, VA area and served in the U.S. Army for 12 years.

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Ron Pierce

Ron was born and raised in San Diego, CA and served in the U.S. Navy for 13 years.

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Mary Clark

Mary was born and raised in Saxton, PA and served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years.

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Tamsyn Spence

Tamsyn was born and raised in Chesapeake County and served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve for 8 years.

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Quintrina Gallop

Trina was born and grew up in Norfolk, VA and served in the United States Army. Multiple factors influenced Trina’s decision to join the Army.

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Craig Lyons

Craig (aka ‘Leroy’) grew up in Carpentersville, IL and made a decision to join the Navy during his junior year of high school.

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