After You Support Us, We'll Help Support You.
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Welcome to:
VSC's Resource Center for Veterans
"On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no Soldier behind. As a Nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no Veteran behind"..... | Dan Lipinski said it, and VSC and it's Partners thrives to keep that pledge!
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Emergency Information Available 24 hours a day, 7 Days a Week.
If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, facing a crisis or in need of immediate help, please dial 2-1-1 or (317) 251-7575 in Indy; or, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or, The Veterans Crisis Line at (800) 273-8255 (Vets press 1) for immediate help.
CHIP's Handbook for Help:
A guide for those facing homelessness in Indy. View On-Line | Download
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VSC's Information
Help for Veterans
MACV's Information
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VSC, thru this website helps Veterans, Military and their Families find the organizations that can help them secure the vital resources they need and are entitled to for their service to our country.
- VSC's website lists local, state, and federal organizations that offer our Veterans, Military and their Families; the goods, services, programs and the benefits they have earned.
- VSC Partnered with MACV in 2014, making VSC the official sponsor, fundraiser and promoter of the annual Mayors' Veterans Appreciation Day event.
- Starting in 2020 the Mayors' Veterans Appreciation Day event will invite Veterans Service Providers, Veterans, Military and their Families from all the Central Indiana counties to participate with us at the Marion County Fairgrounds with the city of Indianapolis being the Hosting City.
- VSC is looking to Partner with other Communities and Veterans Service Organizations throughout the State of Indiana to better serve and support our Veteran and Military population.
- MACV is a Marion County networking organization made up of local Veterans Service Providers, Veterans focused, and Veterans owned business that meets monthly to plan on how to better serve our Veteran and Military community.
- MACV advises the Marion County Mayors and Town Managers on the needs of the Veteran community.
Together, VSC and MACV's mission is to better serve and inform our Veteran, Military Community, and Government Officials.
NEW DATE - The 10th Annual Mayors' Veterans Appreciation Day event has been set for Saturday the 8th of August 2020 - Event dates set for the next five years: Veterans Support Council, Inc. (VSC) has signed a multi-year package with the Marion County Fairgrounds to hold its Mayors' Veterans Appreciation Day event at the Fairgrounds for the next five years. All dates will be on the 2nd Saturday of August from 2020 thru 2024.
FREE BUS PASSES FOR INDY VETERANS: Starting July 18, 2018, all Veterans living in the Indianapolis Metro areas are eligible to ride the IndyGo buses for FREE. To register, veterans must complete the enrollment process in person at the Julia Carson Transit Center, 201 E Washington Street. Veterans must fill out an application (provided in both English and Spanish), provide proof of eligibility, and have a photo taken at the Transit Center Customer Service desk. Visit IndyGo's Press Release for additional information
Two New VSO's for Marion County: Starting November 1, 2018 Indianapolis hired two new Veterans Service Officers (VSO's) that will be serving our Veterans community in all of Marion County. View rtv's Channel Video
COMING SOON: VSC's website will soon have a complete database of goods, services programs and benefits available to Veterans, Military and their Families. The database will be broken down into over 400 topics such as; housing, employment, clothing, food, health care, education, help with addictions, help with mental illness, etc.
VSC & MACV Events
VSC & MACV would like to thank all the Veterans and their Family members that came to our 9th Annual Mayors' Veterans Appreciation Day event on the 20th of July 2019. In spite of temperatures in the mid 90's we welcomed over 1,100 people and made it a great success. Our 10th Annual event this year will be held Saturday the 8th of August 2020 at the Marion County Fairgrounds.
Awards & Achievements
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MACV's Monthly Networking Meetings
MACV meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Please check the MACV Page for the date, time and any location changes.
No Dues or Fees Required & Everyone is Always Welcome. |
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One-time or monthly donations can be made by visiting our Donate Page.
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Words to Live by:
| Honor-Courage-Commitment |
Peace through Strength |
Attitude is Everything |
| Freedom Is Never Free |
God-Family-Country |
Duty-Honor-Country |
| Honor Before Glory |
Believe in Yourself |
Service Before Self |
| Be All You Can Be |
Trust But Verify |
Integrity First |
| Never GIve Up |
Stay Strong |
Aim High |
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"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." - John F. Kennedy
"There is NO LIMIT to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit." - Ronald Reagan
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord" - Psalm 33:12
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