Transforming Communities though Service: A Collection of the Most Innovative AmeriCorps State and Volunteer Generation Fund Programs in the United States _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Secrets to Success There are several aspects that make the MVP program successful. The fact that the MVP program has a program director, Ella Parker, and a program assistant, Bethany Heuisler, who are veterans make this program unique. They both know the challenges that veterans face readjusting to civilian life. Another reason that the MVP “I was very fortunate to be able to participate in the Veteran Job Fair program is successful is that the Expo January 29, 2013. It was a very humbling experience for me as I AmeriCorps members are was able to meet Veterans both young and old. Just to stand in front passionate about their service to of the men and women who made my freedom possible was very veterans and their families in the rewarding. It was an honor to be able to assist them even with community. Members have something as simple as signing in.� participated in job fairs for - MVP AmeriCorps member veterans, repaired homes for veterans and their families, served food and provided clothing to veterans and their families and also have members that serve at the Tennessee Veterans Business Association. The program director, program assistant and AmeriCorps members are proud to serve the veterans in the community who have sacrificed so much to provide freedom and liberty for US citizens. The Making Veterans Priority program is honored to serve those who deserve it the most.
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