102.9 WMGK-FM will broadcast the 14th Annual John DeBella Veterans Radiothon
Jun 18, 2020 | Press, Station 102.9 WMGK-FM will broadcast the 14th Annual John DeBella Veterans Radiothon live from outside of the WMGK Studios on Friday June 19, 2020 from 6am to 6pm. All proceeds from the Radiothon will benefit the Philadelphia Veterans...
CITY WORKS TO RELOCATE HOMELESS FROM PHILLY AIRPORT
CLICK HERE TO WATCH By Katherine Scott Tuesday, May 26, 2020 1:34PM ET PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The effort to relocate members of the homeless population who sought shelter at Philadelphia International Airport began early Tuesday morning. Ambulances, outreach vehicles,...
Secretary Carson Visits Edison 64 Veterans Community
Secretary Carson toured the Veterans Multi-Service Center’s Edison 64 Veterans Community in Philadelphia, which provides permanent supportive housing for 66 formally homeless veterans. A former high school converted into affordable housing, it is now a living memorial...
#MidAtlanticMeetup in Philly/Pittsburgh, PA
HUD’s Mid-Atlantic region is connecting virtually with local partners to see how they are coping in the COVID-19 environment. Virtual meetings spotlight their work as they face major challenges caused by the pandemic. #MidAtlanticMeetup launches with Executive...
New ‘Edison 64’ Building Pays Tribute to Those Who Served, Houses Veterans
By Rebeccah Hendrickson - Channel 6 ABC. The building itself secured its place in history a long time ago. Now, the reason why is part of its name - 64, otherwise known at the Edison 64 - the 64 students who went to the old Edison High School and died in action during...
New veterans’ housing facility in Kensington relieves pressure so residents can focus on their passions
BY HENRY SAVAGE ON 01/23/2020 Edison 64 is overseen by the Veterans Multi-Service Center (VMC), a nonprofit on North 4th Street that provides veterans with housing, employment, and benefits assistance. At the facility, care providers like Kathy Salerno work on-site...
Changing of the Guard – VMC Announces our new Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2019 CONTACT: DEBBY DERRICKS 267-255-5851 Philadelphia, PA, December 11, 2019 – VMC is proud to recognize the contribution of its transitioning Executive Director, Col. Tim Williams (retired), who has decided to step down for an...
Philadelphia teen raises thousands to help homeless veterans
PHILADELPHIA - Army veteran Brian Roberts said his hardest fought battle didn't come until he was back home after serving. “I was homeless for a little bit,” he said. “I slept in my car. It was hard.” Roberts had trouble finding a job when he returned home, leaving...
14-year-old raises thousands for homeless veterans in Philadelphia
Thursday, June 20, 2019 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- As a child, Cole McCafferty would ask his father how a veteran could possibly be homeless. Now, at the age of 14, he has the nation's attention with his campaign. It is called #ColesChallenge and it aims to raise...
In Philadelphia, A Memorial Day to Remember
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In Philadelphia, A Memorial Day to Remember Contact: Debby Derricks Direct: 267.255.5851 Email: Debby.Derricks@VMCenter.org Philadelphia, PA, May 1st, 2019 –Many write about Memorial Day and its meaning. Most who do remark on the sentiment of...

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