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Are you a veteran with a story? Veterans History Project wants to hear and share it

The Veterans Breakfast Club is starting a new project pairing volunteers with military veterans, giving vets a space to share their stories and experiences.

16 Dec 2021

Pittsburgh’s First Sip Brew Box plans campaign to honor veterans

In addition to the beer, First Sip is selling veteran-themed Brew Boxes with a percentage of the proceeds going to the nonprofit Folds of Honor.

29 Jul 2021

Veterans honored on Doughboy monument’s 100th birthday

On Sunday, May 30, more than 200 people turned out to mark the centennial of the Doughboy statue in Lawrenceville.

01 Jun 2021

Check out the Critical Needs Alert and how you can help our most vulnerable

One of those nonprofits which will benefit is Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship & Veteran's Home in Uptown, which helps the homeless, including veterans.

12 Aug 2020

4 local businesses and initiatives making life better for Pittsburgh’s veterans

Can’t make it to a Veterans Day celebration? There are other ways to help. And if you’re a veteran, these resources are for you.

07 Nov 2019

Pittsburgh veterans take a stand for immigrants, refugees

Matt Landis was one of several Pittsburgh veterans who spoke up for immigrants and refugees at a recent press conference.

16 Feb 2017

Keeping Pittsburgh livable: Penn Mathilda Apartments

A new affordable housing development at the corner of Penn Avenue and Mathilda Street in Bloomfield prioritizes veterans’ housing and community building.

08 Oct 2014

Ted Kennedy, Jr. comes to Pittsburgh to support Project: SERVE

Ted Kennedy, Jr. will join Highmark Health and United Way of Allegheny County to raise funds to serve over 260,000 veterans in Southwestern PA.

23 Jun 2014

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