Veterans Community Action Teams (VCATs)

{ "sidebar" : "<p>VCAT membership is comprised of federal, state, local and faith-based organizations that support veterans in the communities where they live and work. VCATs focus on identifying solutions for gaps in veteran services, reducing duplication of efforts and simplifying connections with local resources. This community-based system of care allows networks of service providers to employ best practices, share information and tools and connect more quickly with veterans.</p>\n<p>To find out about upcoming VCAT meetings and events in your region, <a title=\"MVAA Calendar\" href=\"https://www.michiganveterans.com/MVAA_SiteCalendar\" target=\"_blank\">visit our calendar</a>.</p>", "sections" : [ { "type" : "", "subsections" : [ { "image" : "", "headline" : "Mission Statement", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>The Upper Peninsula Veterans Community Action Team is a community-based coalition of care for veterans and their families. Our VCAT is where comprehensive networks of service providers employ best practices, information and tools to serve veterans more quickly and completely.</div>" }, { "image" : "", "headline" : "UP Veteran’s Program Manager, UPCAP", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<p>Frank Lombard<br />Phone: 906-282-0041<br />Email: <a title=\"lombardf@upcap.org\" href=\"mailto:lombardf@upcap.org\" target=\"_blank\">lombardf@upcap.org</a></p>" }, { "image" : "", "headline" : "Event Coordinator", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>Tim Ellison<br />Phone: 906-295-1318</div>" } ], "headline" : "Region 1" }, { "type" : "", "subsections" : [ { "image" : "", "headline" : "Mission Statement", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>Improve the lives of those who served in the Armed Forces and their families by connecting them to all available services and resources.</div>" }, { "image" : "", "headline" : "Chair", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>Scott Herzberg</div>\n<div>Phone: 231-995-2526</div>\n<div>Email: <a href=\"mailto:sherzberg@nmc.edu\">sherzberg@nmc.edu</a></div>" } ], "headline" : "Region 2" }, { "type" : "", "subsections" : [ { "image" : "", "headline" : "Mission Statement", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>The purpose of NMVC is to sponsor, encourage opportunities and identify veterans in Northern Michigan through the VCAT project.</div>" }, { "image" : "", "headline" : "President", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>Wendy VonDoloski</div>\n<div>Phone:&nbsp;989-272-3855</div>\n<div>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:NMVCRegion3@gmail.com\">NMVCRegion3@gmail.com</a></div>" } ], "headline" : "Region 3/Northern Michigan Veterans Coalition" }, { "type" : "", "subsections" : [ { "image" : "", "headline" : "Mission Statement", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>To improve the lives of veterans, their families and anyone that served in the Armed Forces by connecting them to all available services and resources throughout West Michigan.</div>" }, { "image" : "", "headline" : "Chair", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>\n<p>Brandi McBride<br />616-878-2810<br />Email:&nbsp;<a title=\"Brandi McBride email \" href=\"mailto:mcbride.bnr@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">mcbride.bnr@gmail.com</a><br />Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@westmichiganveterans.com\">info@westmichiganveterans.com</a></p>\n</div>" } ], "headline" : "Region 4/West Michigan Veterans Coalition" }, { "type" : "", "subsections" : [ { "image" : "", "headline" : "Mission Statement", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>The mission of the Region 5 VCAT is to empower and advocate for veterans within Region 5 to improve their quality of life. The Region 5 VCAT is here to create a thriving veteran community through the development of jobs, education, housing and quality of life by connecting people, ideas and resources.</div>" }, { "image" : "", "headline" : "Chair", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>Chris Stanton</div>\n<div>Phone: 989-773-6622 ext. 147</div>\n<div>Email: <a href=\"mailto:cdstanton@midmich.edu\">cdstanton@midmich.edu</a></div>" } ], "headline" : "Region 5" }, { "type" : "", "subsections" : [ { "image" : "", "headline" : "Mission Statement", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>Mission Statement: The Veteran Community Action Team &ndash; Region 6 is organized to collaborate services and work together to meet the many needs of veterans in our communities.</div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>We will be an avenue for resource and referral</div>\n</li>\n<li>\n<div>We will be an active group in the community to educate service providers and veterans on additional services</div>\n</li>\n<li>\n<div>We will work together to improve benefit access for veterans and their families</div>\n</li>\n</ul>" }, { "image" : "", "headline" : "Chair", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>Robert Wilson</div>\n<div>Phone: 810-288-9034</div>\n<div>Email: <a href=\"mailto:yoemanbob@yahoo.com\">yoemanbob@yahoo.com</a></div>" } ], "headline" : "Region 6" }, { "type" : "", "subsections" : [ { "image" : "", "headline" : "Mission Statement", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Area Veterans Coalition fosters a collaborative network to identify and develop resources to serve the needs of each veteran and his/her family.</div>" }, { "image" : "", "headline" : "Chair", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>Michael Scott</div>\n<div>Phone: (517) 483-2742</div>\n<div>Email: <a title=\"Michael Scott email \" href=\"mailto:michael.scott@midstatehealthnetwork.org\" target=\"_blank\">michael.scott@midstatehealthnetwork.org</a></div>" } ], "headline" : "Region 7/Lansing Area Veterans Coalition" }, { "type" : "", "subsections" : [ { "image" : "", "headline" : "Mission Statement", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>The Southwest Michigan Region 8 Veteran Community Action Team is a holistic approach to the community veteran systems of care. The SWMR8VCAT is a stand-alone organization that collaborates support and services for veterans through an integrated network of individuals, organizations and agencies in the 7-county region of Southwest Michigan, and the State of Michigan overall.</div>" }, { "image" : "", "headline" : "Chair", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<p>Mike Hoss<br />Phone: (269) 488-6853<a href=\"tel:(269)%20488-6853\"><br /></a>Email:&nbsp;<a title=\"Mike Hoss email\" href=\"mailto:Mike.hoss@swmbh.org\" target=\"_blank\">Mike.hoss@swmbh.org</a></p>" } ], "headline" : "Region 8" }, { "type" : "", "subsections" : [ { "image" : "", "headline" : "Mission Statement", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>Creating effective relationships among community partners who guide veterans in Livingston, Jackson, Washtenaw, Hillsdale, Lenawee and Monroe counties, while being: Inclusive, Accessible, Community Driven, Flexible and Integrated.</div>" }, { "image" : "", "headline" : "Chair", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>Dr. Eric Fretz</div>\n<div>Phone: 313-492-5964</div>\n<div>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ebfretz@umich.edu\">ebfretz@umich.edu</a></div>" } ], "headline" : "Region 9" }, { "type" : "", "subsections" : [ { "image" : "", "headline" : "Mission Statement", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>Creating effective relationships among reputable community partners who guide veterans.</div>" }, { "image" : "", "headline" : "Chair", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<div>Brad Bunch</div>\n<div>Phone: 586-612-6268</div>\n<div>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Chair.MR10VCAT@gmail.com\">Chair.MR10VCAT@gmail.com</a></div>" } ], "headline" : "Region 10/MotorCity" } ] }