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"HONOR A HERO, HIRE A VET" CAREER EXPO & JOB RESOURCE FAIR
October 15th, 2008, 10 AM – 3 PM Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
U.S.VETS and the California Employment Development Department (EDD) are hosting the 2nd Annual “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” Career Expo - Job & Resource Fair that will be one of the State’s largest and most distinctive. Tom Johnson, Secretary of the California Department of Veteran Affairs, will be the opening speaker. The Expo is open to all job seekers, but is especially designed for veterans and is part of the Governor’s Statewide Initiative, “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet," to help veterans make a successful transition from military service to civilian life.
Job seekers: Meet more than 125 employers face-to-face, fill out applications, give out your resume and learn about career and educational opportunities. A wide variety of federal, state, and local organizations will also be present to provide information on veterans’ benefits, training and employment services.
Employers: The Expo will give you the opportunity to showcase your business and market your job openings to hundreds of hard working and qualified candidates. The event gives businesses like yours the opportunity to show appreciation for the men and women who have served our nation. To reserve your space at the Expo, please fill out the online Employer Registration form and submit electronically or mail to:
Honor a Hero Career Expo, c/o Nancy Wolf, 733 S. Hindry Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For information, please call Jerlene Tatum, (562) 388-8020, or email jtatum@usvetsinc.org.
Vehicles Donated Can Speed Up Services Offered To Vets
- Cars, Boats, Motorcycles, RVs. . .Even Jet Skis And Snowmobiles -
Working or not, that vehicle taking up space in your garage, driveway, or yard can mean dollars that can help U.S. VETS get homeless veterans into gear. The process is fast, simple, tax-deductible for you, and will make a difference in the life of homeless veteran working to reclaim his/her life.
Simply go to www.donationline.com and complete a simple form, or call (toll-free)877.227.7487, anytime, seven days a week, in any state* in the country, to start the no cost, no hassle vehicle donation process. Tell them you want to donate your vehicle to U.S. VETS.
The vehicle can be in any condition -- working or not -- just so long as you have a clear title to it. And there is no towing charge. Let's Roll!
*Services are available in Hawaii; however, the vehicle must be able to be auctioned, rather than salvaged. If you would like to donate your vehicle, please contact Donation Line as indicated above and it will tell you within 24-hours if it can accept your donation.
Patriot Run Benefits U.S. VETS - Hawaii
The Navy Team from Naval House Clinic, Pearl Harbor Hawaii
The American flag waved proudly as 460 race participants crossed the finish line at the 4th annual Iroquois Point Island Club Patriot Run/Walk here, Saturday. Participants ran, walked, biked, rollerbladed and strode casually pushing strollers for the 5-kilometer run benefiting U.S. VETS – Hawaii.
Hawaii State Sen. Kymberly Pine, U.S. VETS director of development, whose husband is currently serving in Iraq, congratulated participants at the finish line. “We need to educate the community about the needs of veterans,” Pine said. “It is more than raising money. It is to bring awareness to the issue and use preventative methods to help those returning from Iraq.”
Lt. Gov. James R. “Duke” Aiona Jr. participated in the race to show his support for U.S. VETS. “This organization takes care of a population within the community that is in dire need of services,” Aiona said. “They take care of our patriots who served for us in the past, and they do it out of the necessity of their hearts.”
The event raised more than $25,000 for the program.
Rolling Thunder Joins Houston Veterans Holiday Celebration
Above, left to right: Tom Mitchell, U.S.VETS Site Director, Connie LaFayette Vice President of The University of Houston at Clear Lake, Rich Malfitano President of Rolling Thunder Texas Chapter 1 and Susan Santos Secretary-Rolling Thunder Texas Chapter 1.
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On Thursday, December 20th, Rolling Thunder, Texas Chapter 1, participated in a Holiday Celebration hosted by U.S.VETS – Houston. More than 125 veterans of all wars attended with Rolling Thunder providing gifts to all the veterans in appreciation for their service and the sacrifices they have made. Volunteers from U.S.VETS, the University of Houston and local community members helped with the party. The opening ceremony included a prayer for those serving today, remembrance of those fallen heroes of all past wars, and those still missing and unaccounted for POW-MIA’s. The event brought plenty of food, entertainment and holiday joy to the very appreciative veterans.
Tesoro Los Angeles Refinery helps veterans get back to work.
Pictured (left to right) are David Reed, Tesoro Plant Manager; Stephen Peck, U.S.VETS; and Brissa Sotelo, Tesoro External Affairs Manager
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Tesoro Los Angeles Refinery, located in Wilmington, CA, just one mile from U.S.VETS Villages at Cabrillo in Long Beach, contributed $10,000 to assist U.S.VETS’ efforts at helping homeless and at-risk veterans find employment. The check was presented on November 14th, at the dedication ceremony of the Veterans Garden at the Tesoro plant. David Reed, Tesoro plant manager told the staff and guests gathered that the garden would be a constant reminder about the importance of honoring the men and women who serve their country.
The ceremony took place one day after the “Hire a Hero, Hire a Vet” job fair in Long Beach that U.S.VETS sponsored with the California Employment Development Department. The event attracted more than 100 employers and drew more than 1,000 veterans and other job seekers. Tesoro was also a Silver Sponsor of the job fair event.
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