There are 5 article(s) tagged Alpha Omega Veterans Services:

• January 2022

  • About Town: Former training center to house homeless veterans

    Alpha Omega Veterans Services was given the former training center through a federal grant by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).

    By Julia Baker January 14, 2022

  • Former Marine Corps training center will provide housing to veterans in need

    “Getting this property was a godsend because it came at just the time when we needed it,” said Alpha Omega Veterans Services Executive Director Cordell Walker. The nonprofit acquired the former Marine Corps Reserve Center at 3114 Jackson Ave. through a federal grant process. 

    By Rob Moore January 10, 2022

• January 2021

  • For veterans, global pandemic one more enemy

    Less than 6% of Alpha Omega Veterans Services’ clients have contracted COVID-19 and only one has died with the virus. Nevertheless, the pandemic poses new challenges for veterans still trying to get grounded in civilian life. 

    By Don Wade January 03, 2021

• November 2019

  • Veterans line up for Thanksgiving dinners

    All the makings for 2,000 Thanksgiving dinners were handed out to military veterans on Thursday at the Fairgrounds.

    By Linda A. Moore November 22, 2019

• July 2019

  • Alpha Omega Veterans Services plowing new ground with urban farm

    Alpha Omega Veterans Services got in the farm-to-table movement more than a year ago. Now, with its first full growing season unfolding, it's marketing produce and the power of horticultural therapy. 

    By Jane Roberts July 03, 2019