Alabama non-profits receive mental health grant aimed at helping veterans
The State Board of Veterans Affairs and Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs have announced the non-profit organizations and higher-education institutions that will get funding through the Supporting Alabama’s Veterans Grant program.
The one-time grants will fund programs and services that directly address mental health issues, aiming to provide accessible and quality services to those who have served our nation.
“The State Board of Veterans Affairs is honored to approve this funding opportunity for these 33 organizations,” said SBVA Vice-Chairman Scott Gedling in a statement. “You can’t say enough about all the work taking place in and for the veterans’ communities around the state. The Supporting Alabama’s Veterans Grant program is designed to elevate these efforts and to ensure that the Veterans of this State continue to receive all the resources and support that we can provide.”
ADVA Commissioner Kent Davis said, “Alabama is continuously coming together to address the needs of the veterans’ community and strengthen its service for those who have served. This opportunity, made possible through an appropriation of American Rescue Plan funds by the Alabama Legislature and Governor Kay Ivey, aids in our collective mission to care for veterans and their families. We eagerly anticipate the impactful services that these non-profits and higher-education institutions will produce.”
Recipients of the Supporting Alabama’s Veterans Grant are:
Alabama Council of Chapters Military Officers Association of America
Alabama Head Injury Foundation Inc.
Alabama Veteran
America’s Heroes Enjoying Recreation Outdoors
Auburn Student Veterans Association
Auburn University
BondFire Ranch
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Council on Substance Abuse
Drake State Community and Technical College
Drug Education Council, Inc.
Family Counseling Center of Mobile Inc
Faulkner University
Forging A Difference, Inc.
Gadsden State Community College
Jacksonville State University
Krulak Marine Alliance of Alabama
Mother Mary Mission, Inc.
Samsons Strength Sustainable Veterans Project, Inc.
Selah Christian Counseling and Wellness
Shelton State Community College
Sojourn Counseling
Southern Alabama AHEC
SpectraCare Health Systems, Inc.
University of Alabama
University of South Alabama
Veteran Impact Services
Veterans 4 Veterans, Inc
Veterans Memorial Park Association
Veterans Recovery Resources
Visualize Everyone That Serves
WarHawgs
Wings Across Alabama
— From Alabama Dept. of Veterans Affairs
