by caLegion Contributor | Dec 30, 2020
Many people are probably wondering when the COVID-19 vaccination will become available and if they’re even eligible to receive it this early in its development. Let the VA know you’re interested in receiving updates on the COVID-19 vaccine by signing up...
by Seth Reeb | Dec 29, 2020
The State of California has announced a grant program called the “California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program.” It is for small businesses and nonprofit orgs, however veterans’ 501-c-19 nonprofits orgs are not eligible. We have reached out to the...
by Christian Southards | Dec 22, 2020
The VA announced Monday that it will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines at 128 more locations throughout the United States, including six more locations in California. Early last week, the VA had outlined an initial plan to deploy vaccine supplies to 37 locations...
by Christian Southards | Dec 18, 2020
The VA announced this morning that more than 1,000 employees have volunteered for additional duties to assist in COVID-19 surges in 49 states, including California. The volunteer efforts are authorized under the VA’s Disaster Emergency Personnel System (DEMPS)...
by Christian Southards | Dec 15, 2020
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a national distribution plan for its allotment of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. The Greater Los Angeles and Palo Alto VA Health Care Systems will be among the first 37 VA centers to receive the vaccine created by...
by Christian Southards | Dec 1, 2020
Blue Cap Legionnaire James “Jim” T. Higuera is one of many Legionnaires conducting wellness checks on veterans as suicide rates appear to be on the rise throughout the nation. The Buddy Check program was created in March 2019 and encourages Legion posts to...
