VEO of Georgia

2012-11-02T23:00:00.000-05:00

About Our Work

VEO of Georgia accepts Homeless Veterans from the streets of Atlanta into our Unique & Effective Rapid Rehousing-to-Permanent Housing program. We Are Here To Help Our Homeless Heroes Regain Their Dignity and Become Self-Sufficient Again. VEO is a place of hope where our community's compassion and resources come together.

VEO Village Atlanta

The long awaited VEO Village Ribbon Cutting took place on Sept. 7th, 2012. We honored our amazing community partners and donors that have helped us with this project and met so many new friends & community partners. Thank you to all that attended. Learn More

Serve A Vet Program

Our Newest Community Program

Our newest program allows you and your friends to come and experience how we are helping former homeless veterans in the community - Come serve Lunch or Dinner to our residents.

LEARN MORE

Host A Summer BBQ

Kick-Off Summer With A BBQ

Give your company a "BBQ Day" & help our veterans. Licensed Catering Chefs and VEO Veterans provide your company with a weekly, monthly or annual employee BBQ.

LEARN MORE

VEO Thrift SALE

Support Our Work & Shop

Visit us at our newly renovated store and shop a huge array of clothing, accessories, furniture, and everything else...
Come Find Something Good...

LEARN MORE

About Our Founder
VEO of Georgia News
About The Crisis
Being Homeless
Our Housing First Program
Our Sponsors

Northrop Grumman Lunch

2012-11-02T22:54:00.006-05:00

Northrop Grumman Veterans Celebration Lunch

Thursday November 15th
Upper Parking Deck at Northrop Grumman 2800 Century Parkway NE, Atlanta GA 30345

Red White and Blue Contest
The most creative Red White and Blue Outfit wins a prize. A majority vote by all present Veterans will determine the winner!

For more information, please contact:
Cheryl at Northrop Grumman
404-679-9310

The Menu

Prepay for your plates NOW which automatically enters you into A Surprise Raffle.

$5 Plate
One Hot Dog and One Hamburger (or two Hot Dogs or two Hamburgers)
Baked Beans
Potato Chips
Soft Drink / Water

$10 Plate
2 Chicken Leg Quarters, Lamb Chops or Steak
Bake Beans
Corn
Potato Chips
Soft Drink / Water

31st Annual Veterans Day Parade | Atlanta Georgia

2012-10-03T21:47:00.000-05:00

The 31st Annual
Veterans Day Parade
Saturday Nov. 10th ,2012 | 11:11 am

Grand Marshal for this years' parade will be Actor, Celebrity, and Producer Tim Abell, a U.S. Army veteran who has served both the 2/75th Ranger Bn and 3rd US Infantry. He is most proud of his work with wounded veterans on the Outdoor Channel’s “Grateful Nation” series as he takes wounded veterans on outdoor adventures around the world, and learns about their service, sacrifice and recovery while afield. Tim is the 2012 Chairman of the Board for the Ranger/ Special Operations mentoring program, GallantFew, which helps returning veterans return to civilian life. Tim serves on the board of American Soldiers Networks and is part of the US Army advisory council in Los Angeles.

Parade Information
The Atlanta Veterans Day Parade will pay tribute to roughly three-quarters of a million Georgia Veterans and their families. This year’s theme is: “Welcome Home Iraqi War Veterans”.

Parade Route
The Parade will start at 11:11 hours, and will begin in Downtown Atlanta on Peachtree Street south of Ralph McGill/Ivan Allen Blvd. The Parade will proceed south on Peachtree Street, turn right on Baker Street towards Centennial Olympic Park, The World of Coca Cola and Georgia Aquarium. The Parade’s Reviewing stand will be on Baker Street between the World of Coca Cola and Georgia Aquarium. For questions or enquiries regarding Parade Participation, contact our Parade Director, Lowell Wright at lwright678@gmail.com.

A special ThankYou to the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation, Inc. and Humana for their generous support in making this, our 31st anniversary, the best Veterans Day Parade.

For additional information, please contact GVDPA President, Kevin Miller at (404) 518-3551, or email kevin.l.miller@comcast.net. For Media questions, please contact Ella Dyer at elladyer@hotmail.com.

2012 Freedom Ball
The 2012 Freedom Ball will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 6:00 pm at the exciting and new venue, the Oceans Ballroom of the Georgia Aquarium.

The 2012 Freedom Ball starts at 18:00 hours that same evening at the beautiful Oceans Ballroom of the Georgia Aquarium. Master of ceremonies is Wes Sarginson of WXIA-TV Atlanta "11Alive”. Les Still Swinging Band will be playing their nostalgic swing era music through the night, with some military ceremonies including Tim Abell as Guest Speaker. Space is limited, so register early at our website www.gavetsdayparade.org. You can also contact our Ball director, Judy Humphries at jhumphries@cobbcounty.org.

Visit www.gavetsdayparade.org for updates on these events.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2012 Atlanta Veterans Day Parade!

Tickets are available NOW

About Veterans Day

Parade Website

Graduate Story - L.J.

2012-10-01T23:22:00.000-05:00

Total Clients Served To Date: 1090 | Total Graduates To Date: 510

Featured Story

L.J. came to the VEO Program during the first quarter. Due to family problems he was having at home he was in need of housing. After coming to VEO, it was realized that he not only needed housing, he needed direction and focus in order to find employment and a permanent place to live. With the help of working with his case manager, Mr. LJ was able to find a place to stay and is steadily looking for work. He is now attending school thru the VA, and he also receives $1400.00 monthly for his living expenses.

L.J is currently living on his own and has attempted to reconnect with his family, but has not successfully made contact with them as of yet.

How long was L.J. on the streets prior to entering VEO program? A year

How long was L.J. in our program? 8 months

We Asked L.J.-
Has VEO changed your life? Yes VEO has helped me to regain my life back and my self-worth; by providing shelter and food to me when I was homeless. As a result I am working now and have a permanent place to live.

What is the biggest strength that you now possess, as a result of our program? A strong sense of confidence and determination to continue working on improving myself.

What will you do now after graduating our program? Concentrate on finishing school through the VA program.

Do you feel like you would ever become homeless again? No

We Wish L.J. The Best Of Luck In His New Life.

Protecting Our Streets

2012-10-01T18:12:00.000-05:00

From Protecting Our Streets -
To Living On Them.

While most housing help available to veterans focuses on homeownership, there have been Federal Investments in programs for homeless veterans. These programs do not meet existing need.
What Can We Do To Resolve This Issue?

The Department of Veterans Affairs (The VA)
funds temporary housing for homeless veterans including:
• Shelter and two-year transitional housing funded through the Grant and Per Diem Program
• Long-term care through the Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans Program
• Skills programs such as the Compensated Work Therapy/Veterans Industries Program

These programs do not meet existing need. For example, Grant and Per Diem only funds 8,000 beds. In addition, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) works with VA to operate the HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. HUD-VASH connects HUD Housing Choice Vouchers with VA case management and services. This is HUDs only program targeted directly to veterans. HUDVASH, a long standing and rigorously tested program, has been under-resourced in past years, but the recent addition of 10,000 vouchers a year for two years has been a crucial step forward. The Administration did not request additional vouchers for 2010. However, the program is popular in Congress, and there is a strong possibility of additional vouchers this year.

VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program -
The Grant and Per Diem program is offered annually (as funding permits) by the VA to fund community-based agencies (up to 65% of a given project) providing transitional housing or service centers for homeless veterans. While most housing help available to veterans focuses on homeownership, there have been Federal investments in programs for homeless veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funds temporary housing for homeless veterans including:

• Shelter and two-year transitional housing funded through the grant and per Diem Program
• Long-term care through the Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans Program
• Skills programs such as the Compensated Work Therapy/Veterans Industries Program

In VA's Compensated Work Therapy/Transitional Residence (CWT/TR) Program, disadvantaged, at-risk, and homeless veterans live in supervised group homes while working for pay in VA's Compensated Work Therapy Program (also known as Veterans Industries). Veterans in the CWT/TR program work about 33 hours per week, with approximate earnings of $732 per month, and pay an average of $186 per month toward maintenance and up-keep of the residence. The average length of stay is about 174 days. VA contracts with private industry and the public sector for work done by these veterans, who learn new job skills, relearn successful work habits, and regain a sense of self-esteem and self-worth.

Supported Housing -
In 2008, according to the annual homeless assessment report to Congress, 3% of the shelters beds were reserved for the veterans. Like the HUD-VASH program, staff in VA's Supported Housing Program provides ongoing case management services to homeless veterans. Emphasis is placed on helping veterans find permanent housing and providing clinical support needed to keep veterans in permanent housing. Staff in these programs operate without benefit of the specially dedicated Section 8 housing vouchers available in the HUD-VASH program but are often successful in locating transitional or permanent housing through local means, especially by collaborating with Veterans Service Organizations.

In addition, the VA extends loans, funds Veterans Benefits Counselors, and operates drop-in centers where veterans can clean up and receive therapeutic treatment during the day. The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans estimates that the VA serves about 25% of veterans in need a figure that would leave approximately 300,000 veterans each year to seek assistance from local government agencies and voluntary organizations.

In general, the needs of homeless veterans do not differ from those of other homeless people. The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans suggests the most effective programs are community-based, nonprofit, "veterans helping veterans" groups (NCHV Background and Statistics). However there is some evidence that programs which recognize and acknowledge veteran experience may be more successful in helping homeless veterans transition into stable housing. Until serious efforts are made to address the underlying causes of homelessness, including inadequate wages, lack of affordable housing, and lack of accessible, affordable health care, the tragedy of homelessness among both veterans and non-veterans will continue to plague American communities.

Veterans Speak Out

2012-10-01T00:46:00.000-05:00

Speaking Out

Homeless & Formerly Homeless Veterans speak out about the current requirements needed to find food, clothing & shelter. These stories are condensed from letters that we have received.

Larry's Story:

In 2001 I become homeless due to PTSD; I have been living on the street because the VA does not provide housing while I am waiting for my benefits.There is no way that most of us x-soldiers - living on the streets could ever "bounce back", if we do not have a place to sleep and food in our bellies. Sometimes I can't understand what it was that I fought for, since now I have to fight for a place to sleep!

"What I like about VEO is the fact that a veteran can get access to a bed immediately - if one is available, regardless if you are disabled or not. We need to support VEO so they can open more beds that will allow more homeless vets a chance to get back on their feet."

Larry Peterson - US Navy - 12 Years

Danna's Story:

The military needs to change their laws. Why should a veteran need to have a disable condition in order to obtain housing assistantance? We have so many Veterans that can't find jobs, and the VA requires having some type of disability before they can get housing help. Is the VA telling us that we need to go smoke some crack in order to help us - if we become homeless? Keep up the good work VEO.

Danna Brown -US Army - 6 Years

John's Story:
It is disgusting to see so many US Vets homeless, and I find out that this guy started this program helping house homeless veterans in our city - out of his pocket, because the VA would not support his program until a veteran goes through a process that takes 8-12 months. How can anyone follow up a 8-12 month process without a place to stay? We, should stand behind VEO and help them keep our HEROES off the streets.

John W. - Airforce - 9 Years

Local Veterans Assistance Programs are the remedy for this unacceptable reality of Homelessness Among Our Veterans.

Freedom Does Have A Price

Obama Signs Veterans Aid Bill

2012-08-07T20:12:00.000-05:00

President Obama

Signs Veterans’ Aid Bill

Aug. 06, 2012, from USA TODAY News
New legislation aims to end homelessness among our veterans. The bipartisan bill, designed by U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, improves homeless services outreach to rural and under-served urban veterans.

President Obama signed a bill Aug 6, 2012 designed to improve veterans’ health care, help homeless veterans and prevent political protests near military funerals.

“I think all Americans feel we have a moral, sacred duty towards our men and women in uniform,” Obama said during a brief Oval Office ceremony. “They protect our freedom, and it’s our obligation to do right by them. This bill takes another important step in fulfilling that commitment.”

Obama also noted that the new law ends “a decade-long struggle” at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.

“Some of the veterans and their families who were based in Camp Lejeune in the years when the water was contaminated will now have access to extended medical care,” Obama said. “And, sadly, this act alone will not bring back those we’ve lost, including Jane Ensminger, but it will honor their memory by making a real difference for those who are still suffering.”

Source:
USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc.

The President Said: The second part of this bill that I want to highlight — prohibit protesting within 300 feet of military funerals during the two hours before and two hours after a service.

I supported this step as a senator. I am very pleased to be signing this bill into law. The graves of our veterans are hallowed ground.

And obviously we all defend our Constitution and the First Amendment and free speech, but we also believe that when men and women die in the service of their country and are laid to rest, it should be done with the utmost honor and respect.

So I’m glad that Congress passed this bill and I hope that we can continue to do some more good bipartisan work in protecting our veterans.

I’ve been advocating, for example, for a veterans job corps that could help provide additional opportunities for the men and women who are coming home as we’re winding down our operations in Afghanistan and having ended the war in Iraq. And so this is a good sign of a bipartisan spirit that I’m sure is going to carry through all the way to Election Day and beyond.

The NIMBY Experience

2012-07-22T18:39:00.000-05:00

The NIMBY Experience

Atlanta Pre-Screening

August 24th, 2012

We will keep you posted on the details as they develop as you are the first to know. If you would like to participate, become or recommend a sponsor in this event please call:
Charles Akin @ (678)206-4960

Below are areas that you may want to consider:

Management-Sponsorship and Fundraising (Monetary and In-Kind); Advertisers, Hotel, Airline, Food, Transportation
Audio and Visual Engineer
Venue (500 people Max)
Step and Repeat (The Red Carpet-Reception-pre and post screening))
Photography
Promotional Gift Bag Sponsors
Ticket Sales and Registration (100% of the proceeds will be divided among the participating non profits who provide support to the homeless. You must be a certified 501 (c) (3) organization.
Marketing (Print,Social Media,PSA's,Promotions,Press Release (Radio and Television)
Program/Project Manager
Security Management
Media & Public Relations
Host or Hostess for RSVP Celebrities, City and State Officials
V.I.P. and Celebrity Reception Fundraiser After the Screening

Pre-Order Tickets

We are currently working out all the details for the Pre-Screening of The Nimby Project.

Mr. Guzman is filming for a new movie and is taking his time off between sets for this prescreening in Atlanta; Please join us in welcoming Mr. Guzman and his team to Atlanta.

July Update

2012-07-01T12:02:00.000-05:00

VEO of Georgia Executive News
July 1st,2012
We have just been awarded a Community Development Block Grant from Fulton County, which we will use for our future developments. We are also happy to announce 20 new graduates from our programs from May and June - that will now move on to permanent housing.

We are also thankful to have been present at The United Way Summit in June that was fundamental for our homeless veteran community, to create a synergy and maximize resources in Metro-Atlanta. This summit involved nonprofit service providers coming together to see how we can pool our resources to better serve all Georgia Veterans.

Annual-Registration-Drive

2012-06-01T17:05:00.000-05:00

Annual Support Drive
Celebrate the great work that we do in the Metro-Atlanta community with us. Our first annual Supporter Registration Drive will take place this Fall-2013. For more information on our fundraising drives..

All donations are tax deductible. Additional donations are welcome.

Details

Coming Soon

Be The First To Know About The Launch Of Our Annual Fundraiser. Sign Up Below

A Summer Fundraising Campaign

More Info Coming Soon!

Be The First To Know

About The Launch

PRO-Wrestling-Charity-Bouts

2012-06-01T16:22:00.000-05:00

Previous Matches:

September 22, 2012

Hapeville Stadium
3444 N. Fulton Ave. Hapeville, GA 30354
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Adult Price $10 | Children under 12 - FREE

This Was an amazing event, sponsored by Jeff Foxworthy & The Hapeville Recreation Center to benefit our homeless veteran programs.

6 MATCHES!

MAIN EVENT

ROCKY KING

Former NWA/WCW Wrestler

JOHN ROCKER

Former Atlanta Brave

CURTIS HUGHES

Former WCW/WWE Star

ROGUE NAVY

6'10" 270lbs

New Matches
Coming Soon

For more information, contact:

Charles Akin @ (678)206-4960

All donations are tax deductible. 100% of all retail ticket sales go directly into supporting our housing programs. Additional donations are welcome.

Host A Company BBQ

2012-06-01T15:33:00.000-05:00

Host a Summer BBQ
Give your company or group a "BBQ Day" & help our veterans. Licensed Catering Chefs and VEO Veterans provide your company with a weekly, monthly or annual employee BBQ. All proceeds from these BBQ events go toward providing services to assure our Veterans long-term sufficiency. We are available for catering events in Metro-Atlanta.

Details
Serve up-to 300 of your staff for just $3,000/day. Larger staff can be accommodated.

All donations are tax deductible. Additional donations are welcome.

The Menu

BBQ Plates

Chicken Quarter Plate
(with bread and 2-vegetables)

BBQ Kabob Plates
Beef Kabobs (2)
Vegetable Kabobs (2)
(bell peppers, onions, zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes)

Summer Fundraising

Immediate Help For Veterans

2012-05-01T17:43:00.000-05:00

Support
Here you will find information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting the health & well-being of Veterans, for Veterans, Family Members & Friends.

General Help
Vet Center Locator
VA Medical Center Locator
Iraq & Afghanistan Vets of America
National Resource Veterans Directory
NAMI Veteran Resource Center
Veterans Service Records

Locate a Community-Based Organization
Talk to a Mental Health Clinician online, 24/7
Contact a Homeless Veteran Coordinator
Find a Local Stand Down

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides Suicide Prevention Coordinators, general inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services at medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics.

VHA Resource Locator

Hotlines

Veterans Crisis Line

Vet2Vet - 1-877-VET2Vet
National Call Center for Homeless
Veterans - 1-877-4AID VET
Homeless Veteran Chat
Veterans Crisis Line Website

All Hotlines above provide free, confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Addictions
Rehabilitation - The Shepard Center
Afterdeployment.org - Addictions
The VA"s Substance Abuse Program
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous

Learn more about the associations between alcohol or drug problems and other issues such as chronic pain, trouble sleeping, relationship problems, posttraumatic stress, and depression.

PTSD
Learn More About This Condition
Afterdeployment.org - PTSD
National Center for PTSD
Real Warriors

Learn more about the possible associations between anger and irritability and other issues such as stress and anxiety, relationship problems, posttraumatic stress, and bipolar disorder.

Employment
U.S. Dept. of Labor for Veterans
REALifelines: Veterans’ Employment
FedsHireVets
VetJobs
VA - GI Bill

There may be underlying issues contributing to your problems at work. Learn more about the possible associations between work-related issues and other concerns such as feeling on edge, relationship problems, difficulty sleeping, alcohol or drug problems, posttraumatic stress, and depression.

Sometimes issues at work can feel completely overwhelming—especially if you’ve been laid off, can’t find full-time employment, or can’t keep a job. If your work situation is leading to a bigger crisis in your life, there is free, confidential support available for you.

TBI
Learn More About This Condition
D&V Veterans Brain Injury Center
Polytrauma/TBI System of Care
Afterdepolyment.org - TBI
Outreach for TBI

Many Veterans receive effective treatment for TBI. During a TBI evaluation, you and your doctor will discuss what caused your injury. You may also talk about how to deal with the physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms and effects such as difficulty concentrating, headaches, and impacts on your daily life.

Learn more about the possible associations between social withdrawal and social isolation and other issues such as trouble sleeping, depression, and posttraumatic stress.

Learn more about how thoughts of harming yourself can be related to other issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, the effects of military sexual trauma, or posttraumatic stress.

April 2012 | Newsletter

2012-03-29T21:07:00.016-05:00

VEO News - April 2012

Understanding Homelessness A new study by The Department of Veteran Affairs looks into the reasons why our Veterans become homeless. Many Veterans become homeless simply from the result of not seeking help for combat stress.Learn More
	SMU - Student Volunteers Southern Methodist University \| Texas - Students spent their spring break with us for a second year in a row. This great group has been a tremendous help in cleaning up the site for the future home of VEO Village and helping with our Thrift Store.Learn More

A Very Special Thank You

The Grand Hyatt in Buckhead gave us a large donation of sheets, towels, bathmats & robes - valued at over $10,000 for our Housing First Program. A special thank you goes to Giving A Hand -Inc and Tool Bank - Atlanta, for helping us organize this huge donation.

Visit the Grand Hyatt

Adopt A Vet

Transform A Veteran's Life

Our Newest "Adopt A Vet" Program is a great way to bring hope to Homeless Veterans in our city. Our program matches donors with a specific Veteran entering or pre-existing in our program.

Learn More

~ VEO Workforce Programs ~

Cars4Soldiers

Let A Vet Move You

VEO Thrift Store

~ We Change The Lives Of Homeless Veterans ~

Like Our New Fan Page on facebook

Understanding Homelessness

2012-03-20T23:26:00.076-05:00

Understanding Veteran Homelessness

Being Homeless
The top priority for homeless veterans is secure, safe, clean housing that offers a supportive environment free of drugs and alcohol. - Homeless means more than not having a place to sleep.

Bill's Story

U.S. MARINE CORPS

VIETNAM WAR

COMBAT VETERAN

Stress, Homelessness, & Not Seeking Help
Bill, a Veteran, talks about how some cases of homelessness in Veterans can result from not seeking help for combat stress, and instead isolating yourself or turning to unhealthy solutions. Seeking help can make the difference in getting your life on a better track. Source: The VA maketheconnection.net

Veteran Stats

23% of the homeless population are veterans
33% of homeless men are veterans
47% served during the Vietnam era
17% served in the post-Vietnam era
15% served prior to the Vietnam era
67% served for 3 years or longer
33% were stationed in a war zone
25% have used VA Homeless Services
85% completed high school/GED, compared to 56% of non-veterans
89% received honorable discharges
76% experience alcohol, drug, or mental health problems
46% are white males, compared to 34% of non-veterans
46% are age 45 or older, compared to 20% of non-veterans

Overview
Being homeless means having no place to save the things that connect you to your past, losing all contact with friends and family, and uprooting your children from school. It means suffering the frustration and degradation of living hand to mouth, depending on the generosity of strangers or efficiency of a government agency for your survival, and for your children’s survival.

In addition to the complex set of factors influencing all homelessness – extreme shortage of affordable housing, livable income and access to health care – a large number of displaced and at-risk veterans live with the lingering effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse, which are compounded by a lack of family and social support networks.

Military occupations and training are not always transferable to the civilian workforce, placing some veterans at a disadvantage when competing for employment.

About Our Housing 1st Solution

FACTORS OF VETERAN

HOMELESSNESS

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Chronic Sleep Deprivation

Watch The PBS Documentary On Veteran Homelessness

2012-01-07T23:05:00.001-06:00

Georgia GREIA
VEO is presenting at the March General Meeting for The Georgia Real Estate Investors Association. We have developed a collaboration with investors to provide permanent housing to graduate our clients into. 5 investors have already made properties available for our veterans, and we are hoping for more in the months to come. Learn More

Le Cordon Bleau
Le Cordon Bleau College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta has offered student chefs to prepare meals for our veterans that are currently residing in our supportive housing program.Learn More

Home Depot Foundation
A special thank you to the team at the Home Depot Foundation for giving us a grant of $250,000.00 towards our capital campaign for the purchase and renovation of our newest project - VEO Village.Learn More

____________It's Time To Be Their Hero____________

We Americans must never forget those who gave up their lives for our freedom. Thousands of soldiers lost their lives serving the United states, and many of the ones who survived are repaid with homelessness and neglect. Regardless of where you stand on war - Please Be Thankful & Kind To Our Veterans.

The Winter Warmth Project

2011-11-29T21:50:00.054-06:00

Winter 2013
Unfortuanetly we are not able to reach out to every Homeless Veteran in our city, because of lack of space in our current facilities, but we can give them a warm meal, a coat, a blanket and some company during the Winter months.

Survival Blankets

Help Our Homeless Veterans During The Cold Winter Months, By Providing Survival Blankets To Keep Them Alive.

Winter Coats

We are collecting new and clean, gently used outerwear such as coats, jackets, sweatshirts and sweaters. Gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, sleeping bags, tents and blankets are also welcome. All shapes and sizes are needed, but the need is greatest for LARGE and EXTRA LARGE adult sized coats and jackets.

Donations are accepted at:

VEO of Georgia

373 West Lake Avenue NW

Atlanta, GA 30318

OPEN Monday - Saturday

9AM - 6PM

We Will Pick-Up Large Donations in Metro-Atlanta
CALL: 404.889.8710

All donated coats will be distributed free of charge through VEO partner agencies to local homeless in need.

2012 Blanket Drive
A very special Thank You to our community for all of the donations of winter coats and bedding. We helped over 1000 homeless this year with the generosity of our community.

2011 Blanket Drive
Winter In Atlanta Was Harsh this year. Our team passed out over 1000 survival blankets this year.

2010 Blanket Drive

A special thank you goes out to Estelle Allen at Navy Federal for their generous donation of 1000 Mylar Survival Blankets to our homeless veterans still living on the streets.

Agencies that helped us pass out blankets:
-The Gateway Center
-St. John The Wonderworker Church
-VEO's Outreach headed by Hilda Jackson
-St Joseph Mercy Care with Torrence Wynn and Stan Sullivan
-United Way Regional Commission on
Homelessness

Senator Bill Heath - Senate District 31

2011-11-11T12:40:00.015-06:00

Senator
Bill Heath

Senate District 31

Senator Heath Congratulates VEO

Sen. Bill Heath serves as Chairman of the Finance Committee, Vice Chairman of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, Secretary of Science and Technology and as a member of the Appropriations and Governmental Oversight committees. The 31st Senate District consists of Haralson, Polk counties and portions of Bartow and Paulding counties.

Georgia is home to the Georgia Army National Guard--the 8th largest in the nation. Our guard has been active since 1751 and includes combat, combat support and combat service support units. The Georgia Army National Guard consists of more than 11,000 Citizen-Soldiers training in more than 79 hometown armories and facilities across the state. Georgia's Air National Guard, headquartered at Dobbins Air Force Base, consists of more than 3,000 men and women. These soldiers also serve our communities as police, firefighters, and teachers.

I encourage you to seek out these soldiers within your community and join with others to see how you can support the families they leave behind. Get to know them and find out how you can assist them. Contribute to the National Guard Family Support Foundation. The Foundation's website iswww.GeorgiaGuardFamily.org or you can send a check to the Foundation at 5019 GA Highway 42, Suite 203, Ellenwood, GA 30294-3438.

The Veterans' Empowerment Organization of Georgia is another non-profit organization that supports our veterans by seeking to aide homeless veterans. Since 2008, VEO has provided transitional and permanent housing to hundreds of homeless veterans. Presently, VEO offers 60 unit-beds in transitional supportive housing at no cost to the residents, along with 25 units in our affordable permanent supportive housing. VEO Village is their newest program that will serve close to 400 homeless veterans each year, taking them off the streets giving them the hope for a brighter future their service merits. You can learn more by visiting their websitewww.VeteransEmpowerment.org.

Another group that aids Georgia's Veterans is the Georgia Veterans Group, Inc. They are a not-for-profit veteran and community advocacy group whose goal is to assist veterans and their families with the complex and aloof steps they must take to file VA and Social Security claims. The GVG recognizes that most veterans are not aware of benefits and services that are available to them and their families. Therefore, the GVG acts in an advisory and advocacy role for its clients. www.GeorgiaVeterans.org

With President Obama's decision to withdraw all troops from Iraq, it is important that we offer these troops and their families the support and services they deserve when they come home. These men and women bravely put their lives on the line to serve their country and to protect our freedom.

We must take every opportunity to honor those who serve in our military. True heroes don't wear capes--they wear dog tags. These soldiers have given their time, spent months or even years away from their family and loved ones. They have often missed Thanksgiving dinners with family and even the births of their children. Some have made painful sacrifices in defense of our freedoms and way of life and it is our moral duty to continue to honor and support them for their service.

Adapted From Senator Heath's November Newsletter -
Visit Senator Heath's Website
He may be reached at 404-656-3943, by email at BillHeath@BillHeath.net or on Facebook as Bill Heath.

Veterans Day

Friday, November 11th, our nation celebrated Veterans Day. Each Veterans Day we honor all veterans, those who have given their lives for our liberty as well as the living, with a special tribute for having served this country in war and peace. Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day, to celebrate the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, 1918. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11th to be Armistice Day the following year in 1919. He spoke to a nation renewed by the end of World War I and with the promise of peace.

Wilson said that, "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations."

In 1926, President Calvin Coolidge issued a proclamation observing November 11th with appropriate ceremonies. An Act, approved May 13, 1938, made the date a legal Federal holiday described as "a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day'." Congress replaced "Armistice" with "Veterans" on June 1, 1954 - to honor all Veterans of all wars.

This Federal holiday is special to many who have served in our armed forces, supported a family member in service, or who simply understands the role servicemen and servicewomen play in protecting our freedom. We should not reserve our respect, admiration, and honor for just one day. Rather, we should echo these sentiments in our words and deeds each and every day of our life. The appreciation we show on Veterans Day should remain printed on our hearts and in our minds.

In the United States, the official wreath-laying ceremony is held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, while parades and other celebrations are held in states across the country. Georgia's largest Veterans Day celebration this year will be held on November 12th in the streets of Atlanta. Since 1981, volunteers from veterans' groups, active military persons, and civic-minded community members have hosted a Veterans Day Parade in downtown Atlanta. This year also marks the 70th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor and America's entry into World War II. Those special honorees will be World War II Veterans.

VEO Food Pantry

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Good Nutrition
EVERYDAY

VEO Cafeteria

After several months of working nonstop, our new cafeteria is finally complete.

Project Live Love Volunteers came out on November 10th to help the finishing touches on the cafeteria, with the help of some of our handy guys from VEO who made this project possible to begin with. Special thanks to Greg and Joshua, they have been here to help us from beginning to end.

Our Newest Program - "Serve A Vet", allows the community to give back by preparing & serving meals to our veterans at the VEO Village Campus.

Learn More About "Serve A Vet"

Our New Cafeteria is an amazing addition to the VEO Campus, because it allows our veterans to enjoy the company of each other and gives them a sense of community.

Guests are welcome to drop by and visit with our veterans anytime during regular operating hours.

Feed our Heroes
We feed our clients 3 Hot Meals each day, so all donations are important to us. Thank You For Your Support.Any dry or canned goods are welcome.

Please help us by donating a monetary gift, or physical deliveries are always welcome at the VEO Village Campus.

VEO of Georgia
Pantry Drop-Off & Water Donation Center
373 West Lake Avenue NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Call: 404.889.8710

{OPEN Monday - Saturday | 9AM - 6PM}

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2011 - Metro-Atlanta Veterans Day Events - Georgia

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We Salute Our Veterans

Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day but the day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime.

Georgia Events

Ackworth: Veterans Day Ceremony
November 11, 2 p.m.
Patriots Point at Cauble Park, home of the Veterans Memorial
The City of Acworth will honor veterans at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at Patriots Point at Cauble Park, home of the Veterans Memorial. The featured speaker will be Jon D. Collins, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, Retired. Brig. Gen. Collins is the executive director of adult education at Chattahoochee Technical College.

Cobb County: Veterans Day Community Program
November 11, 1 p.m.
Old Zion Baptist Church Heritage Museum
165 Lemon Street, Marietta
The Cobb County NAACP and American Legion Post 296 will host a Veterans Day Community Program. Guest speakers will be Chief Warrant Officer Clyde Green, U.S. Army, and David Hankerson, Cobb County Manager.

Douglas County: Annual Veterans Day Lighted Parade
Thursday, November 11, 7 p.m.
Douglas County High School front parking lots
8705 Campbellton Street, Douglasville
The parade route will be north on Campbellton Street, west on Church Street, south on Bowden and Woodrow Streets and returning to the high school.

Henry County: Veterans Day Service
Veterans Wall of Honor
101 Lake Dow Road, McDonough
November 11, 11 a.m.

Kennesaw State University Veterans Day Celebration
November 11, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Campus Green in front of KSU Hall
1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw
Kennesaw State University ROTC cadets are planning a dramatic noontime entrance to honor Americas veterans on Thursday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day. Maj. Gen. James Nuttall, Deputy Commanding General, First Army, based at Fort Gillem, will chopper in to the Campus Green, where he will deliver the keynote address in front of KSU Hall.

Kennesaw: Veterans Day Luncheon
November 11, noon – 1:30 p.m.
Ben Robertson Community Center
2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw
The City of Kennesaw will honor the service of military members past and present with a free lunch on Veterans Day. All military service members are invited to attend and no identification will be required.

Marietta: 6th Annual Veterans Day Parade
November 11, 11 a.m.
Roswell Street Baptist Church
774 Roswell Street, Marietta
The city of Marietta and the Marietta Kiwanis Club invite the public to honor the community’s veterans with a parade and ceremony on the Square. The sixth annual Veterans Day parade will start at 11 a.m. Thursday at Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta, and proceed to the Square. Marching bands, drill teams, floats, veterans’ organizations and military vehicles will highlight the parade. After the parade, pay tribute to the men and women who have fought to keep Marietta and America free during a ceremony on the Square at noon.

Powder Springs: Veterans Day Ceremony
November 11, 11 a.m.
Powder Springs Veterans Memorial
4181 Atlanta Street, Powder Springs
Annual event presented by American Legion Post 294.

Veteran’s Day is soon approaching and there are several companies who want to thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering veterans a free meal or discount, we give a collective thanks.

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Hotels & Parks

Free Stay at B&B’s and Inns Around the Country (November 10, 2011)
Free Entrance to National Parks (November 11-13, 2011)

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Free Meals

Applebees: Free Meals for Veterans

Once again, Applebees will thank the nation’s veterans and active duty military by inviting them to their neighborhood Applebees for a free meal on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2011.

Chilis: Veterans Eat Free

Chili’s is saluting veterans and active duty military with a free meal on Veterans Day. Choose from one of six entrees: Oldtimer with cheese, quesadilla explosion salad, margarita grilled chicken, Cajun chicken pasta, chicken crispers or chicken club tacos. The offer is good during regular business hours on Friday November 11, 2011 at participating Chili’s locations. Beverages and gratuity not included. You must show proof of service to receive the offer.

Hooters: Veterans Eat Free

Hooters is offering free meals for all veterans and active duty military personnel on Friday, November 11. Offer valid at participating locations, and a drink purchase is required. Active and military veterans with valid military ID or proof of service qualify. Offer is good for dine-in service only.

Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion and Beverage for Veterans

As an expression of Outback Steakhouse’s appreciation to our country’s veterans and active duty military, a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage (one non-alcoholic drink) will be available to them at every Outback in the country on Veterans Day. Must show proof of military service.

Krispy Kreme: Free Donuts for Veterans

Veterans and active duty military can get a free donut on Veterans Day at Krispy Kreme. There are five locations in the Atlanta area: 295 Ponce de Leon Avenue, 633 Evans Street, 6689 Highway 85 in Riverdale, 791 Atlanta Street in Roswell and 299 Cobb Parkway South in Marietta.

TGI Friday’s: BOGO Entrees for Veterans

November 11th only, TGI Friday’s is offering buy one, get one free entrees for veterans and active duty military. Valid ID is required.

Georgia Events

Smyrna: Veterans Day Ceremony

November 11, 11 a.m.

Brinkley Park

The event will feature retired Army Col. Ben Malcolm, a Korean War Special Forces veteran; and retired Army Lt. Col. Bob Lanzotti of Smyrna, a Vietnam War helicopter pilot, as speakers. Music will be by the 116th Georgia Army National Guard Band. Maryline Blackburn of Smyrna will sing the national anthem.Brinkley Park is at 160 Legion Drive, Smyrna. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the Smyrna Community Center. This event is sponsored by the City of Smyrna, Smyrna Rotary Club, Smyrna American Legion Post 160, The Veterans Memorial Association of Smyrna and Chick-Fil-A, 5120 South Cobb Drive.

Woodward Academy Veterans Day Ceremony

Thursday, November 11, 11 a.m.

1662 Rugby Avenue, College Park

The Woodward Academy will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 11:00 am in the Richard C. Gresham Chapel on Woodward's Main Campus in College Park. Medal of Honor recipient Col. Jack H. Jacobs, U.S. Army, Retired, will be the keynote speaker.

Woodward was founded in 1900 as Georgia Military Academy, a military boarding school for boys. Many GMA alumni, as well as Woodward Academy alumni, parents and students, attend the ceremony.

Sandy Springs: Inaugural Veterans Day Celebration

November 11, 1:30 p.m.

Morgan Falls Overlook Park

200 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs

During the ceremony a presentation of a Battlefield Award for Valor will be made to soldiers of the 48th Infantry Brigade, Georgia National Guard, who recently returned home from

Afghanistan. The Keynote Speaker will be Lt. General R. Steven Whitcomb, Former Inspector General, U.S. Army.

Rabun County: Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner

November 11, 5:30 p.m.

Rabun County Civic Center

201 West Savannah Street, Clayton

The Rabun County Chamber of Commerce has been honoring our veterans for the past 12 years with an Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner, which is normally held on the 11th of November. This wonderful event came to fruition when members of the Chamber Board and past president of the Chamber of Commerce saw a need to acknowledge and recognize the veterans in a special way. The Dillard House Restaurant caters a wonderful Thanksgiving-style meal. Local veterans and widows attend free, spouses of veterans are $10 and guests are $20. Sponsorships and donations are accepted in the form of Honorarium, Memoriam, bronze to platinum, which pays for the veterans tickets. Anyone from civic groups and churches are also encouraged to contribute to help defray the cost. Donations can be mailed to POB 750, Clayton, GA 30525.

Georgia - Veterans Day Parades 2011

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Veterans Affairs of Dawson County 7th Annual Veterans Day Celebration
Date: November 11, 2011

Starting Point:
Allen Street & Hwy 53 East - Dawsonville, GA
Time: 4:00 pm
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All Veterans & Active Military are welcome to come and participate
Phone: 706-265-6278
Contact : Pam Hamalainen
President, Veterans Affairs of Dawson

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Dalton Veterans Parade
Date: TBA

Starting Point:
Thornton & Waugh streets
Dalton, GA
Time: 10:00 AM
Click here for map

American Legion Post 112 & VFW post 4985
Phone: 706-259-0072
Contact : George Lo Greco
Parade Committee Chairman

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Annual Veterans Night Parade
Date: TBA

Starting Point:
Douglas County High School
Campbellton Street - Douglasville, GA
Click here for map

The annual Veterans Night Parade contains lighted vehicles, units and floats and proceeds through the nighttime streets of Douglasville each year.

Phone: 770.920.7593
Contact : Wes Tallon
Director of Communications & Community Relations

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Georgia Veterans Day Parade

Date Nov. 12,2011

Starting Point:
West peachtree around Pershing Point then down Peachtreestreet
Atlanta, GA
Click here for map

The Grand Marshall with Governor Sonny Perdue, It si the largest Veteran day Parade in the state of Georgia.Many Military organizations from the Revolutionary War to ROTC units today

Phone: 770-458-7934

Contact: Marvin Myers

President of the Georgia Veterans Day Parade Association, Inc

Dawsonville's Inaugural Veterans Day Celebration

Date: TBA

Starting Point:
Dawsonville Municipal Complex Hwy 53 West
Dawsonville, GA
Click here for map

Join us for a day of tribute to our Veterans.
Phone: 706-265-6278
Contact: Pam Hamalainen
Dawson County Chamber of Commerce

Annual Douglas County Veterans Day Ceremony
Date: TBA

Starting Point:
Douglas County Courthouse Atrium
8700 Hospital Drive - Douglasville, GA
Click here for map

Annual Veterans Day Ceremony in the Courthouse Atrium, featuring the Moment of Silence at 11 a.m. in honor of 11/11/11. Program presented by the Winston Elementary School Chorus. Open to the Public.

Phone: 7709207593
Contact: Wes Tallon
Director of Communications, Douglas County

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West Georgia Veterans Day Parade
Date: TBA

Starting Point:
Paulding County Board of Education
522 Hardee St. - Dallas, GA
Click here for map

Veterans Day Parade
Phone: 770-443-2798
Contact: Michael Waddell
Vietnam Veterans of West Georgia VVA Chapter 873

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Veterans Day Ceremony
Date: TBA

Starting Point:
Bazemore/Hyder Stadium(Valdosta HS stadium)
Williams Street - Valdosta , GA
Click here for map

Veterans Day Ceremony, 11 Nov beginning at 10 am at Bazemore/Hyder Stadium. All Veterans and their families come enjoy lunch with the American Legion Post 13 right after the ceremony.

Phone: (229) 249-2631
Contact: Whit Chappell
President, Lowndes Veterans Council

HealthCare Partners BBQ -October 16,2011

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Thank You

HealthCare Partners of Lawrenceville, Georgia

HealthCare Partners - BBQ - October 16th 2011
A Very Special Thank You to HealthCare Partners of Lawrenceville, Georgia - A INC 500 Company owned by Rhonda & Ruddy Polhill & Craig Monahan.

Our friends at HealthCare Partners have done it again. These guys are the perfect example of giving back to our community. This time they threw another BBQ for our once homeless veterans - but this time there was Live Music!! WOW!!. We had a great day of food and entertainment with our friends at HealthCare Partners.

We are also so grateful for HealthCare Partners donation of The VEO Veterans Van. We love you HealthCare Partners.

"The Big Give"
Campaign
VEO of Georgia is one of three organizations that are part of the "Big Give" Campaign - Another initiative of HealthCare Partners. We are grateful for all of the kind donations from HealthCare Partners over the past few months. Above are just a few of the recent donations we have received for our food pantry and business clothing and hygiene products for our guys to get them ready to join the Atlanta workforce.

Sweet Support For Veterans

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Sweet Support For Veterans
Through January 31st, 2012, A local Dove Independent Chocolatier and Veteran -Marie Giarniero - will donate 20% of all chocolate sales to to help us create VEO Village.

A Message From Marie Giarniero:
As a Veteran who works with Veterans, using my business to support veteran causes gives me gratification. In recent years the number of unemployed and homeless veterans has been on the rise. Veterans Empowerment Organization of Georgia has a mission to house homeless veterans first and then assist them in regaining dignity and becoming self sufficient. During the months of November and December your orders can help support this cause. Just let me know that you wish to give Sweet Support to Veterans and 20% of your sale will be donated to the VEO Village project.

How To Order:
Email or call Marie Giarniero with Your Order.
mariegiarniero-chocolatier@yahoo.com
404-277-5097 | 404-297-6865

Visit Marie's Site

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You can direct ship Dove's American Made products anywhere in the continental United States.

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Frantz K. Fortune Executive Director 404-889-8710 \| Ext 11 frantz@veteransempowerment.org	Trenton Huzzie Program Manager 404-889-8710 \| Ext 13 trent@veteransempowerment.org
Dr. Charcella Green Director of Client Services 404-889-8710 \| Ext 34 charcella.veo@gmail.com	Jones Garrett VEO Thrift Store Manager 404-889-8710 \| Ext 32 ron.veo@gmail.com
Robin Nash Grants Support Coordinator / Exec. Assistant 404-889-8710 \| Ext 17 robin@veteransempowerment.org	Chenoa Murray, BS Intake & Clinical Care Coordinator 404-889-8710 \| Ext 31 chenoa.veo@gmail.com
Riondo Jackson Office Manager 404-889-8710 \| Ext 0 riondo.veo@gmail.com	Clarence Harris, BS Grant and Budget Analyst 404-889-8710 \| Ext 35 clarence.veo@gmail.com
Riolene Ibok CPA 404-889-8710 \| Ext 40 ribok@atagcpa.com	Johnie Barlow Resident Assistant / Cook 404-889-8710 johnie.veo@gmail.com

VEO Remembers John Perry Sr

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We Will Miss You John
October 8th, 2012
It has been a year since our dear friend and colleague was put to rest and we still miss him dearly.

"My Goal for the rest of my life is to serve my fellow human kind and to make a difference in as many lives as possible." 1st Lt. John Petty Sr.

In early September- 2011, through John's last professional effort, The Veterans Empowerment Organization of Georgia won an initial $250,000 Grant from the Home Depot Foundation to assist Homeless Veterans in the Atlanta Area.

October 8th, 2011
A memorial service was held Saturday, October 8th,2011 at 1:00pm at H.M. Patterson and Son, Spring Hill. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. John was interred at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY.

As Executive Director of the Atlanta Enterprise Center for 18 years, John built a successful job training and placement program for Atlanta's homeless. A remark by a friend captures John's spirit of perseverance: "He was a marvel of patience bordering on stubbornness; optimism without bound and an obvious love for the downtrodden that Christ would have admired." John served on the Board of the West Point Society of Atlanta and was awarded the Most Distinguished Graduate Award in 2006 for his work to better the Atlanta community. John took up the challenge given to him by his commander in chief in January of 1961 and for over 50 years served his country and his fellow humankind - striving against communism, racism, and homelessness. Found among John's personal notes written during his last few days battling cancer is the following statement: "My goal for the rest of my life is to serve my fellow human kind and to make a difference in as many lives as possible." To the very end, John sought to serve others - and even in these last days, John brought joy to his family and friends, making a difference in our lives to the very last. John is survived by his daughter Page Shepherd 44, his son John Jr. 39, three grandchildren - Thaddaeus 15, Reagan 12, Claire 8, and his beloved wife Beryl, who held his hand as he passed on into God's hands. He remains in the heart of his first wife Donna, as one of her best friends.

The Life Of 1st Lt. John Petty Sr. - Our Friend & Colleague

JOHN RIFE PETTY, SR. 72, of Decatur passed away September 29, 2011 with his family by his side. John was born April 9, 1939 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia to Mary Viola Ford and Thaddeus Elisha Petty. Upon graduation from Gainesville High in 1957, John received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. During his last year at West Point, John had the privilege of marching in John Kennedy's inauguration where President Kennedy challenged a generation to "ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country." John graduated in 1961, receiving a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant of Infantry, beginning a professional career spanning five decades that lived up to that challenge. Upon graduation, John earned the Parachutist Badge and Ranger Tab and joined the 101st Airborne. In October 1962, while serving with the 101st Airborne, 1LT Petty led a detachment of soldiers who helped support the integration of the University of Mississippi. Just weeks later in middle of the night, John stood ready in southern Florida to parachute into Cuba if needed during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

John left the Army in 1964 to earn an MA in International Relations from the University of Tennessee and pursue a career in government service, joining the Central Intelligence Agency in 1966. Over a 15-year career with the CIA, John trained anti-communist forces in Laos from 1968 to 1973, served at the American Embassy in Singapore from 1975 to 1977, and served at various domestic assignments. John resigned from government service in 1981 in order to put down some roots in his native state. Over the next decades, John continued to serve others using his organizational and leadership skills in various non-profit organizations.

The family asks that Memorial Donations may be made in John's memory to VEO of Georgia.

Donate In Honor of John Petty Sr.

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Frantz K. Fortune Executive Director 404-889-8710 \| Ext 11 frantz@veteransempowerment.org	Trenton Huzzie Program Manager 404-889-8710 \| Ext 13 trent@veteransempowerment.org
Dr. Charcella Green Director of Client Services 404-889-8710 \| Ext 34 charcella.veo@gmail.com	Jones Garrett VEO Thrift Store Manager 404-889-8710 \| Ext 32 ron.veo@gmail.com
Robin Nash Grants Support Coordinator / Exec. Assistant 404-889-8710 \| Ext 17 robin@veteransempowerment.org	Chenoa Murray, BS Intake & Clinical Care Coordinator 404-889-8710 \| Ext 31 chenoa.veo@gmail.com
Riondo Jackson Office Manager 404-889-8710 \| Ext 0 riondo.veo@gmail.com	Clarence Harris, BS Grant and Budget Analyst 404-889-8710 \| Ext 35 clarence.veo@gmail.com
Riolene Ibok CPA 404-889-8710 \| Ext 40 ribok@atagcpa.com	Johnie Barlow Resident Assistant / Cook 404-889-8710 johnie.veo@gmail.com

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