Freddie Mac recently instructed its mortgage providers to hold off starting foreclosure proceedings against service members who are released from active duty. These companies must now wait at least 9 months from date of discharge before taking any kind of foreclosure action.
Any veteran or service member should contact their mortgage provider for more information. The Department of Veterans affairs can also assist you in resolving issues you may have concerning this. The VA does have the ability to intercede on the behalf of the service member to help arrange an alternative option to foreclosure. For more info on this contact the VA at 1-877-827-3702 (toll-free)
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The Missouri Democratic Party announced today that State Auditor Susan Montee was selected to be the new Chair of the Missouri Democratic State Committee by acclamation.
After her selection, newly-elected Chair Susan Montee released the following statement:
I look forward to working with Democrats in all corners of Missouri as we strengthen the Missouri Democratic Party. I know that 2010 was a challenging election cycle for Democrats in our state, and now, more than ever, we need to unify as we work towards a successful election in 2012. We have strong leaders like Governor Jay Nixon and Senator Claire McCaskill who look out for the best interest of our state, and I will work tirelessly to ensure they have the support they need to continue representing Missourians.
Today was the last day for our food drive that started during the election cycle. Representatives from the St. Clair and Union food banks met with Central Committee members at Fink’s grocery store to fill their shopping carts with much needed groceries. All-in-all between cash donations and food donations, approximately 1200 pounds of food and other essentials were distributed to the 2 food pantries. Combining food donations with cash donations permitted the representatives to buy what they know they will need to help meet the ever increasing demand.
As you may be aware, Franklin County has one of the highest unemployment rates in the State and local food pantries are pressed to keep their shelves stocked. A big “THANK YOU” goes out to all of you who donated and/or helped with this project and especially to Central Committee members Becky Voelkerding, Becky Russell and the entire “Outreach Committee” for their work in organizing this event.
I recently received a notification from my insurance carrier that I had hit the dreaded “donut hole” in my insurance coverage. I was faced with paying full book for my prescription costs for the next 3 months. Fortunately, I remembered that I had signed up for and was eligible to receive prescriptions from the VA at $8.00 or less per prescription. I had never participated in any of the VA medical programs but had heard stories( both good and bad) about these programs. So it was time for me to try out the system.
Exceptional Equestrians in Krakow is now offering special sessions of their therapeutic riding program for disabled Veterans. These sessions are specifically designed for Veterans of all ages who have physical or mental injuries. This program “Horses for Heroes”, allows Veterans to receive these services at no cost to themselves.
EE is currently looking for Veterans to participate in the 12 session therapeutic riding program. Their injuries do not have to be combat-related or even recent and they don’t have to be physical injuries. Therapeutic riding can also help with post traumatic stress syndrome. Riding programs are very helpful to people with physical injuries as they assist in building up muscle strength, balance, and confidence. As far as mental injuries are concerned, it has often been said that the outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man.
The “Horses for Heroes Program” is also looking for able-bodied Veterans who would be willing to volunteer to assist their fellow Veterans. The program will provide any training that is needed. It takes several volunteers to assist just one disabled rider.
Anyone who is interested in participating in the “Horses for Heroes” program, either as a rider or a volunteer, should contact Lindsey Mohr or Laura Jenson at 636-390-2141. You can also visit their website which is: www.eemv.org . This is a new program that just started in March and both disabled participants and able-bodied volunteers are needed to make this work here in Franklin County. If you know a disabled Veteran who could benefit from this program, get them to contact Exceptional Equestrians. If you are a Veteran who would like to do something for fellow Vets, get on out there and volunteer.
Gov. Jay Nixon announced a new veterans’ jobs program for the state of Missouri in his “State of the State” speech last week. The program known as Show Me Heroes asks employers to pledge to hire veterans and will post listings of job openings in conjunction with the Missouri Career Source and Career Centers.
The website (www.showmeheroes.mo.gov/ )will showcase veterans’ qualifications and list job openings within the state. Many employers are not aware of some of the assets that a veteran can bring to a company. There are also a variety of benefits such as tax credits that employers may be able to take advantage of.
Employers designated as “Show-Me Heroes” acknowledge the burdens and sacrifices made by members of our Armed Forces in order to preserve our national security. They also recognize that many of these veterans, in addition to current members of the National Guard and Reserve, are seeking work with Missouri employers and possess the training, education, motivation, and character that are vital in today’s workforce.
“Show-Me Heroes” employers pledge to:
• Reach out to Missouri’s veterans and members of our National Guard and Reserve in order to provide employment in Missouri’s workforce.
• Take full advantage of Show-Me Heroes to effectively match qualified veterans and members of our National Guard and Reserve who are seeking employment with appropriate job openings.
• Provide increased employment interview occasions and enhanced hiring opportunities to our veterans and members of the National Guard and Reserve of the Great State of Missouri.
Veterans may also access info related to “Show Me Heroes” by contacting their regional Missouri Career Center. Here in Franklin County the contact information is:
Missouri Career Center, 1108 Washington Square Shopping Center, Washington, MO 63090. ph. Mac McPherson@ 1-636-239-6703 or email mac.mcpherson@ded.mo.gov
President Barack Obama recently signed the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 into law. This new law will provide timely, predictable funding for the Veterans Health Administration one year ahead of the regular appropriations process. Over the past 2 decades, the VA budget has been late almost every year, often by months. This has generally caused delays and uncertainty that often plague funding for veterans health care.
President Obama stated “At this very moment, the VA is operating without a budget, making it harder for VA medical centers and clinics to deliver the care our vets need. The hardworking folks at the VA know this. It’s frustrating for them and it’s frustrating for our vets who pay the price when budgets are delayed: the new doctors, nurses, and critical staff that aren’t hired; the new medical equipment that isn’t purchased; the construction of new facilities and clinics that aren’t started; the new programs for medical care that are delayed.” President Obama went on to say “Again, with this message we are ensuring that the VA can more effectively plan for the future and our veterans will have the sources of care and support they have earned.”
Speaker Nancy Pelosi added “This is a happy day for us because we are making progress for our veterans. This landmark legislation upholds our commitment to our nation’s veterans, to the men and women who serve overseas so that we can know safety here at home. The support of 409 Members — a very, very strong bipartisan show of support — shows that they care for our veterans here in the Congress in a very bipartisan way.”
Speaker Pelosi, when she became Minority Leader, made a commitment to Veterans organizations to get this legislation passed. This bill was co-sponsored by Senator Danny Akaka (D-Hawaii) and by a young Senator (at that time) named Barack Obama, who as a presidential candidate made a promise to get this legislation passed.
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