January. 2024

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An Impactful Partnership

It goes without saying that the Call of Duty Endowment has significantly altered the course of this humble non-profit's history. Still Serving Veterans is thrilled to announce that it has once again been selected as a Primary Grantee of crucial grant funding for 2024. This honor is granted to just 10 non-profits in the US. This ongoing partnership ensures that SSV can continue its Veteran Career & Transition Program at no-cost to Veterans, their family members or employers, while positively impacting the future of Veterans throughout the Southeast.

Joe H.

“SSV truly cares for the Veteran. I appreciate all they did for me and my family,” said Joe H. of his experience with an SSV career counselor.

Read Joe's Story

Introducing Mission Transition: A Podcast for Veterans

Coming Soon: Host Dave Lakin will dive into everything military transition with esteemed guests, Veterans with captivating stories and so much more! Mission Transition will be available on most Podcast platforms once the first episode is released. If you do not subscribe to our YouTube, start there and watch our launch trailer! Be sure to subscribe ahead of time via Podbean!

Mission Moment: Bringing Christmas to Veterans & their Families

Through SSV's Veteran Resource Program, our team connects families in need during the holidays with companies that want to prioritize the wellbeing of Veterans across North Alabama. Many companies sponsor families anonymously. Recipients come to SSV's Huntsville office to pick up gifts straight from their children's wishlist.

"This is an absolute blessing to our family! Thank you all so much!" said Alyssah S.

"Supporting Veteran families during Christmas is not just a gift; it's a heartfelt salute to their sacrifice and a reminder that they are never alone in their journey," said Carrie Sezlak, SSV Veteran Resource Coordinator.

"Thank you for making such a difference and providing peace, love and making my children smile. When they smile, I do! I am grateful," said Tiffani W.

Salute Our Heroes Letter Drive

"You are so fearless and so brave and so inspiring and so amazing and so kind and so sweet"

There's something to be said about "filling" your cup as we all head into a new year. While SSV can look back at our successes as a way to stay motivated, perhaps there's one better. Students from across North Alabama penned personal letters to our military heroes for SSV to share.

Our partners at Redstone Federal Credit Union lead the much-anticipated campaign and are a valued partner in our efforts to support Veterans. SSV shares these with clients and other Veterans in the community!

"Thank you for fighting for us, serving for us and helping us," said one child. Another said "You are the reason America is what it is."

"Thank you for your sacrifice. You have made such a big difference in the world. Thank you for all that you have done to make the world better," said a letter penned to "My Hero."

VET+ Grant Recipient

SSV is thrilled to announce it has received a generous grant from Mazda's Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG) VET+ program. The mission of VET+ is to bring awareness, advocacy and support for military Veterans, active military and their families. SSV is one of 25 organizations selected by Mazda EBRGs this fall.

A Whole Month Dedicated to Coaching & Mentorship

It's fitting that as we kick off a new year, there's a collective push to help each other start this year on the right foot. January hosts National Career Coaching Day, National Mentoring Day and International Day of Education.

SSV was thrilled to be a featured expert for RecruitMilitary's 24 Days of Mentorship campaign.

It's easy to see why SSV and our counselors are becoming the go-to experts for all things Veteran employment!

Coming Up! Never a Fee

Workshop Date	Name	Location
Jan. 25	Resume Targeting Workshop	Virtual
Feb.01	Navigating the Transition Workshop	Ft. Moore area, In-Person
Feb. 1-22	All February Workshops	Virtual
Job Fair Date	Host/Event Name	Location
Jan. 25	Recruit Military	San Antonio, TX
Feb. 1	Recruit Military	Fort Liberty, NC
Feb. 6	Transitioning Army & Spouse Career Fair	Virtual
Feb. 8	Recruit Military	Atlanta, GA
Feb. 13	Eastern Region Career Fair for Veterans	Virtual

Save the Date!

The Huntsville Havoc will once again host a Military Appreciation Night. The game will be played on April 5th.

FREE ticket vouchers will be available for pickup at SSV's Huntsville office (626 Clinton Ave W STE200) starting Monday, March 18th. They can be redeemed at the VBC box office between 3/18-3/22 and 3/25-3/29.

The VBC Box Office is open M-F 10am-5pm

All remaining tickets will released to the public on the 29th. You must redeem BEFORE this date to guarantee a seat.

Remembering Veterans We Love

Gifts in Honor of (Top)

Given By (Bottom)

21st Annual NCMS Mid-South Seminar Speakers

NCMS Mid-South Chapter

Cynthia Ash

Huntsville Estate Planning Lawyer, LLC

Kathy Barclift

Huntsville Estate Planning Lawyer, LLC

Liz & John Craig

Huntsville Estate Planning Lawyer, LLC

LGT Daniel Karbler

Air, Space and Missile Defense Association

Rich Landolt

Renasant Bank

Paulette Risher

Kathryn Cataldo

Julia Chambers

Paula Cushman

Lisa & Mike Durant

Pandora & Tom Economy

Jenni & Mike Feld

Dr. Joe Fitzgerald

Princess & Reggie Gooden

Ona & John Hamilton

Stephen Hartley

Denise & Marc Jacobson

Jamie Lee Jones-Eastman

Debbie & Bill Joyner

Stacy & Chris Kern

Mandy & Jim King

Richard Landolt

Gertrue Lewis

Jennifer Liddle

Annette & Rich McAdams

Carol & John McDermott

Moses Nervis

Barbara & Curtis Norris

Janet & Aaron Page

Dori Pelley

Policy Research Associates, Inc.

Dawn Pumpelly

Sonja & Jon Rossow

Kristen Strickland

Kay & Will Webb

Tammy & John Wright

Jana Steen

Fred & Tim Phillips

Donate In Honor or Memory

Please help Still Serving Veterans recognize the gifts presented in Honor or Memory throughout 2023. These gifts are helping Veterans and their families build civilian lives they love while remembering your loved ones.

If you would like to Honor or Remember someone who’s touched your life -- You can make a donation in their name.

Gifts in Memory of (top)

Given By (bottom)

Earl Clyde Anderson

Tammy Eskridge

Juanita Avery

Alison Lessard

Baxter Booth

Patricia Easley

Mike Crye

Patricia Hood

Rebel Ladies Bowling League

Deborah Riddle

Steve Cushman

Chris Cushman

Gleason Research Associates

Bill Daniel

KODA Technologies

Edward S. Dravecky

Robert Scott

Andrew Lansing Fuller

Victoria Goodwin

Eric Greentree

Stephen Berrier

Ana & Jim Byrne

Charlene Harmon

Bill Greer

Pam Meek

Dean & Karen Post

Tim Solley

Jackie Brooks Guin

Terry & Dan Luther

W.C. Hall Jr.

Teledyne Brown Engineering

Monty Moore

Emily White

Blair Eurton

Torch Technologies

Mary & Harold Horton

Teresa & Hank Rexing

Sherry A. Mikus

Nick Mikus

Natalie M. Mikus

Nick Mikus

Bill Nourse

George Poe

Becky Pillsbury

Pillsbury Life Group

Ryan Presutti

Sandra & Ralph Gordon

Colleen Simko

Jon Rogers

Melissa & Donald Brodersen

Ronnie Rogers

Johnson & Jayes Physical Therapists

Jacqueline Stone

Edith Aldridge Sandlin

Jacobs Veteran Network

Benjamin Neumann

Ronald Smith

Mary Smith

Able B. Snow

Cathy Bickley

Mike Theodoss

Harley Arnold

Pandora & Tom Economy

The Davis Companies

Sasha Gillis

Marie & Michael Giorgetti

Kathey & Arhur Gosnell

COLSA Corporation

Jill Handegan

James Kennedy

Sally Lee

Linda Maneen

Sisterhood of Delta Chi Delta

Panorea Pavloglou

Beverly Sheehan

David & Sherri Smith

Kyle Tarvin

Jill Theodoss

Janet Ruth Hudson Pearce Watkins

Grace Class of Willowbrook Baptist Church

Hal Whitman

Melissa & Donald Brodersen

Frank Wieczorek

Laurie Helton

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