July 2026 edition

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July Newsletter

Closing Out FY26
As we close out Fiscal Year 2026, the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation is proud to reflect on the impact made possible through the continued support of our donors and partners.

During FY26, the Foundation funded 38 credentials and certifications to support veteran career growth and employment opportunities and provided 305 laptops to student veterans and military families. Foundation funding also helped support 118 veteran families through the Virginia Veteran and Family Support Homeless Fund and 460 veteran families through behavioral and non-behavioral health services.

These numbers represent more than services provided. They represent veterans and families receiving support when other funding may not be available. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this work possible and look forward to building on this impact during FY27.

Foundation Video Coming Soon
The Foundation is also excited to share that a new video highlighting our mission and impact is currently being finalized.
Filming took place at the Virginia War Memorial and Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center and included Foundation leadership, trustees, staff, and veteran residents. The finished video will help tell the story of the Foundation, the programs we support, and the people who make this work possible.

We would like to thank Rich Woods Foto for the time, care, and creativity put into bringing this project together. We look forward to sharing the completed video soon.

Welcoming Our Newest Trustees
With the recent appointments of Amanda Brownfield and Benjamin Haas, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees is now full.

We are excited to welcome Amanda and Benjamin and look forward to the experience, ideas, and commitment they will bring to the Board. Their appointments come at an important time as the Foundation continues strengthening its operations, partnerships, and ability to support Virginia’s veterans and their families.

Virginia Veterans Tournament
The Dave Marchant Memorial Virginia Veterans Tournament will take place Friday, August 28, 2026, at Piankatank River Golf Club in Hartfield, Virginia.

Presented by the Knights of Columbus Assembly 3349, the tournament will begin with registration at 11:00 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at noon. The $100 entry fee includes golf, range balls, a cart, two drink tickets, and dinner. All proceeds will benefit Virginia Veteran and Family Support. Visit our events page to find the registration form.

We appreciate the Knights of Columbus Assembly 3349 for supporting Virginia’s veterans and families through this event.

Thank you for your continued support of the Foundation and our mission to serve Virginia’s veterans and their families. We look forward to another year of making a meaningful impact together.

Upcoming Events

Fri 28
August 28, @ 11am-6pm

Virginia Veterans Tournament

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Thu 10
December 10, @ 10am-12pm

December 10, 2026

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Thu 10
September 10, @ 10am-12pm

September 10, 2026

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Pew Examines Why Veterans Still Borrow Student Loans

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From Service to Support: Help Our Veterans Thrive

Your contribution will enable us to offer financial assistance to veterans and their families during times of hardship, ensuring they have the support they need.

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Donations are tax deductible under section § 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donations are placed in the Veterans Services Fund and will not revert to the Commonwealth’s General Fund.

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