This week's calls were led by Buddy-to-Buddy program staff and focused on accomplishments of 2016 and goals for 2017. You can find a copy of the full support call notes here. LOOKING BACK ON 2016 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Program reached a total of 130 active B2B volunteer veterans--the most B2B has ever seen! Volunteers and staff assisted 864 new service members and veterans Volunteers staffed 33 of 39 Michigan armories B2B volunteers attended 579 total outreach events 5,406 total hours dedicated to B2B byvolunteers Over 44,000 miles traveled Top 5 issues reported: Financial, Mental Health, Physical Health,Housing/Homelessness, VA Benefits/Claims LOOKING FORWARD TO 2017: Launching of West VirginiaBuddy-to-Buddy Program Our local program will be well-funded this year, thanks to everyone who kept B2B funded in 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS: There is a Lansing area veteran in immediate need of a vehicle! Please contact staff immediately if you become aware ofanything Trailer available for a veteran in need of a home:Double wide trailer free and available to bedonated to a veteran in Flint area. We’re still taking orders for B2B apparel! See previous email for a full list of apparel and prices. You can order through the website or by calling Heidi at 734-998-5825 Lastly, please remember to submit your interaction and event/drill logs here.
Thank you for all that you do! Heidi Frankenhauser Volunteer Coordinator
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