The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund was established in 2000 by Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher. The mission of the not-for-profit organization is “to provide financial support for the dependents of military personnel lost in performance of their duty.” In establishing the fund, the Fishers furthered their long-standing efforts to help veterans and their families. Although the Fishers made private donations for many years to assist veterans, the Fund began accepting donations from the public after 9/11. During the early years of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, the Fund provided grants of $11,000 to spouses and $5,000 to dependent children. In 2005, … Read More »
Posts Categorized: Veterans’ Benefits
Morris County, NJ veterans – Dial 2-1-1 for help
Nearly 300 people marched in Randolph, New Jersey, yesterday to show their support for their hometown heroes serving in the war and returning from active service. The march also served as a fundraising event for programs, including a 211 helpline, … Read More »
VA to issue emergency GI Bill checks
Following a public outcry in recent weeks over the delayed payment of GI Bill benefits, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs announced on Saturday that emergency benefit checks of up to $3000 will be issued starting Friday, October 2. In a … Read More »
New VA study on electronic medical records is troubling
A study conducted by a medical team at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston (and reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine) reveals problems in electronic medical record-keeping. Using the VA’s electronic record-keeping system for the study, the director … Read More »
Florida fundraiser planned for veterans memorial
A fundraiser dinner will take place on October 8, 2009, in Plant City, Florida, to raise money for a new memorial to veterans that is currently under construction. The Plant City Armed Forces Memorial Foundation is sponsoring the dinner which … Read More »
Veterans Benefits Administration audit problematic
The VA’s Office of the Inspector General (VAOIG) released a report yesterday on an audit conducted on the “Control of Veterans’ Claims Folders” from March to August of 2009. During the audit, the VAOIG reviewed policies that are implemented to … Read More »
Bill honoring Vietnam veterans to be signed by Gov. Schwarzenegger
After first vetoing a bill honoring the state’s Vietnam veterans, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will sign identical legislation in a ceremony at MCACC Twentynine Palms today. The legislation will establish every March 30 as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.” Under … Read More »
NJ lawmaker introduces bill to help veterans
Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan Jr. (D-South Plainfield) has introduced legislation to help veterans access services and benefits in New Jersey. If passed, Diegnan’s legislation would establish a veterans service office in each of the state’s 21 counties. The county veterans service … Read More »
Underground education center to be built at Vietnam Memorial site
An $85 million underground education center is planned for a location near the site of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington DC. The fund for the center recently got a boost from the Heisley Family Foundation of Chicago. The Foundation … Read More »
Homeless female veterans on the rise
According to a CNN report today, the VA estimates the rate of homeless female veterans is rising as many women return home from a combat environment to a country struggling during the economic downturn. Approximately 10% of all homeless veterans … Read More »
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