September 2023
BB&B 2023 was on Fire!!!
On Sep. 15th, an amazing group of people came together to help Veterans while enjoying a unique shooting and dining event out on the farm. The 6th annual Bullets, Bourbon, & Barbecue event, presented by the Huntsville SOF Network and hosted at King B Farm, directly supported Still Serving Veterans’ no-cost programs for Veterans and their families.
Now that the smoke has cleared and the ranges are silent, SSV wants to share our gratitude with everyone who made this day special. To the Guests, Sponsors, and Volunteers, THANK YOU for making BB&B 2023 a huge success! Together we brought in over $150,000!! This represents the largest event contribution to SSV in our 17-year history!
“On behalf of everyone involved with this year's BB&B in support of SSV, I believe we've outdone ourselves! Each year, we claim it's the best yet, and every year we raise the bar. A huge thank you to our sponsors, guests, and tireless volunteers. It's a purpose-driven event, made remarkable by cool people with happy hearts.” - TJ Wright, President HSV SOF Network, President Offset Strategic Services LLC
Transition Talk
We were honored to have Randy as the SSV guest speaker at the recent BB&B event. He shared that even though he had started his transition prep a year in advance, he soon learned that it takes more than planning, it takes action and connections to succeed! His journey brought him to SSV and now he is working on a civilian career helping other Veterans.
"SSV provided me with some much-needed and very frank advice. They helped me with my resume and a plan for one-on-one counseling that helped me answer my own 5Ws for transition."
- Randy Wise, Army Veteran
2023 Year-To-Date Impact
MISSION MOMENT: How Your Support is Helping Veterans
TOTAL: 2,099 Active Clients (14 Counselors)
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970 Active Clients
894 New Clients
8587 Counseling Sessions
975 Hires
Average Salary: $69,172
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1119 Active VA Clients
491 New Clients
3600 Counseling Sessions
VA Benefits Received: $5,576,457
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10 Active VRC Clients
56 New Clients
310 Counseling Sessions
Assistance Value: $39,118
All services are offered at no cost to the Veterans and employers we serve through the generosity of individuals, corporations, community partners and other benefactors like The Call of Duty Endowment.
Investing in Veteran Employment by Supporting Expansion of Transition & Career Services
A long-time supporter of SSV, Northrop Grumman has stepped up once again with a gift to help expand our attendance at Veteran Job Fairs and other efforts to reach more Veterans transitioning from military to civilian life. Together we will greatly enhance their awareness and access to our no-cost career resources, including resume support, interview-building skills, and assistance in their new career search.
Now Available - e-Card Gifts!
You can now give an e-Card to commemorate a life event like Military Retirement, Birthday, or Condolence, and double the gift! Simply select your e-card and recipient, make a donation to SSV, and an e-card will be emailed to your friend.
Events & Community Happenings:
On Oct. 12th, SSV will host our 18th Annual Golf Tournament! Presented by; Five Stones Research Corporation & IronMountain Solutions. LEARN MORE
On Oct. 07 the Rocket City Mustang Club and their amazing family of car lovers will come together in support of Veterans. SSV is honored to be the beneficiary of this year’s 'Fall Cruise In' Car Show. JOIN IN
The Veterans of America Riding Club presents the proceeds to SSV from their annual barbecue fundraiser. These big-hearted Veterans have supported SSV since 2017. This year's donation of $3,500 will take them to a total of $12,700.
Show your support for Veterans by replacing one porch light with a Green Light now through Veterans Day.
The SSV Team enjoyed a day on the course meeting everyone at the East Alabama Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament on September 22, 2023.
Gifts from IronMountain Solutions' Employee Peaks Fund are making a difference in many organizations. Thank You!
