Union County: Updated VA Forms

April 3, 2019Leave a comment

Many forms used for disability claims have changed in recent months. The VA routinely updates/changes/institutes new policies and procedures and this includes new forms.

If you have a disability claim, or have recently filed one, and receive a letter from the VA asking to submit an updated form, please contact the Union County Veterans Service Office office for assistance. The Veterans Service Officer who helped you file your claim will assist in ensuring the correct form is used.

If you are filing your claim on your own (not recommended), please make sure you google the form number to ensure you are using the most recent version.

If you have additional questions or would like more information about filing for your veterans benefits, please contact the Veterans Service Office at 704-283-3807.

via Union County :: VA Forms

Preventing Asset Forfeiture Abuse In North Carolina: Part 2

March 29, 2019Leave a comment

via Preventing Asset Forfeiture Abuse In North Carolina: Part 2 – John Locke Foundation

Affordable, self-heating homes of the future, inspired by the past – CSMonitor.com

March 28, 2019Leave a comment

via Affordable, self-heating homes of the future, inspired by the past – CSMonitor.com

40 Things You Shouldn’t Do When You’re Broke

March 24, 2019Leave a comment

via 40 Things You Shouldn’t Do When You’re Broke

Deaf And Unemployed: 1,000+ Applications But Still No Full-Time Job

March 21, 2019Leave a comment

via Deaf And Unemployed: 1,000+ Applications But Still No Full-Time Job | WBUR News

Free Workshop for Anyone Interested in Alleviating Poverty

March 13, 2019Leave a comment

Please share with anyone in Union County, NC interested in alleviating poverty

Bridges Out of Poverty aims to develop a shared understanding and framework to collaborate and build a sustainable community where all can thrive. The second day focuses on applying the concepts across sectors to improve outcomes for families and communities that are under-resourced.

This workshop gives leaders, administrators, staff, community members and volunteers the common language, understanding and tools to prevent and alleviate poverty. Participants increase awareness of how economic class impacts life experience, resources and stability. Customer service and teamwork in business and community settings are improved. New insights will create strategies to improve individual, institutional and community-based outcomes. This workshop is based on the book Bridges Out Of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities a collaboration between Ruby K. Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Dreussi Smith.

Dates: April 17, 2019 (Day 1 Framework) & May 2, 2019 (Day 2 Application)

Time: 9 am – 4 pm

Location: Union County Department of Human Services, 2330 Concord Ave., Monroe, NC 28110

• Facilitated by Keith Adams, Executive Director of Common Heart and Certified Bridges Out of Poverty trainer.
• All training material, lunch & snacks are provided for both days.
• Sponsors: Common Heart, Union County Community Action and the Poverty Coalition of Union County.
• This two-day workshop is a $400 value. It is being provided free of charge through the generous support of Union County Community Action and Union County Department of Human Services.

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