Do you have extra puzzles, books, and other articles that have helped pass the time? We asking for your help in sending a bit of cheer to our older veterans who may be having a hard time without visits from our Vet to Vet Maine volunteers (only phone calls now). […]
We were excited to hold our first Zoom Vet to Vet Maine Case Review on Wednesday, April 8, thanks to a grant from GrassRoots. Fifteen people participated and enjoyed sharing their experiences during this challenging time. We hope more of our volunteers will join us at the next Case Review, […]
Vet to Vet Maine has set up a COVID-19 response campaign called “Here When It Counts,” to keep all Vet to Vet members informed and be available to problem solve and assist with coronavirus-related issues. Thanks to a grant from the New England Grassroots Environment Fund, Vet2Vet Maine is also offering […]
Just when you think you can’t bear another piece of bad news, something good happens that lifts you up. Our happy news—extraordinarily good news—is that Vet2Vet Maine was one of the top vote-getters in Bangor Savings Bank’s Community Matters More campaign. As a result, Bangor Savings will present us with […]
We are delighted to welcome veteran Melissa Chason of Saco, who has joined our Vet to Vet Maine team as new program director. She replaces Dawn Brennan-Daly, who held the post from July through December. Melissa served in the U.S. Army for six years, filling positions as unit human resources […]
Vet to Vet volunteer Chuck Thurber and his veteran buddy, Patrick Masters, are featured in Diane Atwood’s “Catching Health” blog. Read how Vet to Vet Maine volunteers are making a big difference in the lives of veterans.
Vet to Vet Maine board president Lynn White was interviewed recently on WGAN Radio. You can listen to his interview at the link below:
Vet to Vet Maine was one of the veterans’ programs highlighted in Maine Sunday Telegram’s insert titled “Soldiering On. . .,” a special section in the Nov. 10 edition devoted to veterans. Thanks to Tom Daley, Jerry Harkavy, and Lester Evans, all Vet to Vet Maine participants, who shared their […]
WASHINGTON, DC—On Nov. 6, Ben Wells testified before the Senate’s Aging Committee on how, as a Vet to Vet volunteer, he helped prevent a Korean War veteran and his wife from falling victim to a scam. Wells, an Air Force veteran who served as a Vet to Vet volunteer for […]
Journalist Diane Atwood interviewed Vet to Vet Maine board member Shirl Weaver as part of her “Conversations About Aging,” in her Catching Health podcast series. Shirl has been a volunteer visitor in the Vet to Vet program since 2016. During that time she has visited four veterans, providing companionship and […]