Seasonal depression, also called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression related to the change in season. Typically beginning in the fall and running through the winter months, SAD can drain your energy, put you in a bad mood, and overall make this time of year harder to deal with.
Read MoreYou’ve landed an interview. Great! Now it’s time to get to work to prepare for questions you’re likely to be asked and to have some questions of your own. Here are some tips for what to do before the interview.
Read MoreEssential to landing a job interview is a strong, concise, and polished resume that matches your skills with the needs of a specific job. Here are some important tips for veterans:
Read MoreJoin a group. We often find strength in numbers. So, become active in a club, a faith-based organization, a civic group, or any association that offers human connections. Becoming a member of a group brings social support and a sense of purpose to our lives, building resilience.
Read MoreMove toward your goals. Set realistic goals, perhaps small steps toward something you want to accomplish. Do something regularly that’s achievable. Ask yourself, “What’s one thing I can accomplish today that moves me in the direction I want to go?”
Read MoreWhen we are resilient, we adapt well to adversity, trauma, or any significant source of stress, such as family problems or financial challenges. Being resilient means “bouncing back” from difficult experiences and regaining your balance. Even more, though, with resilience comes personal growth. Resilience helps you get through rough patches while also improving your life.
Read MoreVeterans Outreach Center (VOC) has been awarded a $17,500 grant from the Rochester Women’s Giving Circle & Rochester Area Community Foundation to support female veteran programs at Veterans Outreach Center.
Read MoreCombatting veteran homelessness is a complex and multifaceted endeavor that has proved challenging to solve for many years. The case is clear – veterans do not always receive the support they need after serving in the military. They can have trouble acclimating to civilian life, are plagued by PTSD and other mental and behavioral health problems, and some veterans become trapped in a downward spiral that can lead to them becoming
Read MoreGovernor Cuomo recently announced an $800 million small business recovery grant program for small businesses to help them recover from the economic impact of the pandemic.
Read MoreRita is a U.S. Army Veteran who is passionate about arts, culture, and her heritage.
Read MoreEight-Year-Old Isabella is a motivated young lady with lofty goals. She owns her own in-home bakery where she bakes desserts from scratch and decorates them herself. By the time she turns 16, she plans to open her own bakery. Her entrepreneurial spirit is truly inspiring!
Read MoreWe strive to support our community and believe that all people have worth. If you are hurting, seek out those who accept you unconditionally. We admire your bravery and resilience through hard times.
Read MoreOn Friday, August 14, 2020, Veterans Outreach Center Executive Director Laura Stradley was asked by the State of New York Veterans Affairs Committee to present details of the effects of COVID-19 on area veterans. Here is her presentation in its entirety which is both informative and enlightening.
Read MoreWhen Diane Krawczyk’s son, Zachary, said he wanted to enlist in the military, it came as a complete surprise. He’d never expressed interest in the military before, but Diane, who has worked at the Batavia VA for the past 13 years, knows the benefits of serving and was nothing but supportive of his decision.
Read MoreMarc Gaiger, owner of Marc’s Studio in Fairport, New York, has been a longtime supporter of Veterans Outreach Center (VOC) and our local veterans. In 2018, Marc began making copper roses, selling them around Valentine’s Day, and donating the proceeds to VOC. In 2020, Marc got a crew of about 10 volunteers together to produce 500 Forever Roses to sell them at six local retails locations, including Veterans Outreach Center’s Stars & Stripes Flag Store.
Read MoreWhen military veteran Sherman found himself without a job during a global pandemic—a time when it seemed more likely you would lose a job rather than find one—he turned to Veterans Outreach Center. Our employment team immediately took action, searching for local businesses still hiring as others were closing their doors due to a state-wide mandate to close up non-essential businesses and stay home. Sherman found himself with another disadvantage—he lacked proper internet access to send his resume or even apply for the job.
Read MoreIn the middle of a global pandemic, Army Veteran Mark M. lost his father, an Army Korean War Veteran, to a long-term illness. The sudden death of his father threw the family into a crisis. With Mark in Rochester and the service in Ohio, Mark wanted to help his mother plan for a full military honors service but had no idea how to make that happen.
Read MoreAs COVID-19 continues to change the way we live, the Federal and NYS governments recently extended the tax filing deadline to July 15th.
Read MoreAt the beginning of March, three veterans graduated from Veterans Outreach Center’s Auto/Welding Boot Camp, in partnership with the Office of Adult & Career Education Services (OACES).
Read MoreIn an effort to ensure veterans and their families are as informed as possible about COVID-19, we have compiled a list of resources and updates.
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