Tag: Vet Info

Doral, FL – Father’s Day Fishing BBQ at Southern Command

Grab your fishing gear and bring the kids for a fun-filled Father’s Day morning at Southern Command!

Join MWR and Vet Info for a special Father’s Day Fishing & BBQ Event, where dads and their children can spend quality time together enjoying the outdoors, making memories, and casting a few lines.

After the fishing wraps up, stick around for a delicious BBQ and great fellowship with fellow military families, Veterans, and friends.

Whether you’re an experienced angler or just looking for a fun way to celebrate Father’s Day, this is a perfect opportunity to relax, connect, and enjoy some family time.

Bring your kids, bring your smiles, and join us for a morning of fishing, food, and Father’s Day fun! 🎣🌭🍔☀️

We look forward to seeing you there!

*** Must have ID that allows you to enter Southern Command Facility***

Vet Info – A Journey Forward

“Vet Info: A Journey Forward” is more than just a video — it is a look into the heart of our mission to help Veterans find purpose, connection, and a better quality of life. Through powerful pictures and moments captured along the way, this short presentation highlights Veterans moving forward together through recreation, camaraderie, healing, and support.

At Vet Info, we believe that every Veteran deserves opportunities to reconnect, rebuild, and thrive. Whether through golf, fishing, the arts, community events, or simply being surrounded by others who understand the journey, our goal is to provide hope and purpose one step at a time.

This video is a glimpse into that journey forward.

Missions on the Fairway: Veterans Finding Purpose Through Golf

Every Monday, something special happens on the golf course. Veterans from all walks of life come together through the partnership between Vet Info and the Miami-Dade VICTOR Program to reconnect, recharge, and keep moving forward.

Through the support of Miami-Dade County’s VICTOR Program, green fees and carts are covered so our Veterans can get out on the course without the burden of cost. Vet Info proudly supports the program by providing food, golf balls, tees, clubs, and instruction whenever available to help make each outing meaningful and enjoyable.

But this is about more than golf. It’s about camaraderie, purpose, laughter, and creating an environment where Veterans can support one another while improving both physical and mental wellness. Every swing, every conversation, and every round played together helps strengthen the bond between those who served.

Thank you to the Miami-Dade VICTOR Program for believing in the power of Veteran engagement and to every Veteran who shows up each Monday ready to encourage one another and enjoy the game together.

Hear more Veteran testimonies and stories of hope on the Vet Info Video Channel

MISSION BBQ – ARMED FORCES WEEK

Join Mission BBQ as they support our Military and Veterans.

Free Sandwich for all active duty service members and Veterans.

Vet Info hopes to see you at Mission BBQ Doral Florida – Tell them you heard about it from Vet Info.

Thank you for your Service.

Army – 5/11
Marines – 5/12
Navy – 5/13
Air Force & Space Force – 5/14
Coast Guard – 5/15

5/16 – Lunch with the Heroes – Join us at Noon for the playing of the National Anthem.

Pinellas County FL – Hero Fest

Pinellas County – Largest day honoring Veterans and 1st Responders.

Free Live Concert – CROSSFIRE CREEK

Please see flyer for more information.

New Program Rolled out in Broward County VA Hospital – Warrior Wellness Project

Created By: Billie Smith, MPH, MS INTM, RDN
Healthy Teaching Kitchen Coordinator
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

A program that can help address hunger, food insecurity, suicide prevention, and many other clinical issues affecting our Nation’s treasure. The Warrior Wellness Project (https://www.va.gov/west-palm-beach-health-care/programs/the-warrior-wellness-projecttm/) combines multiple areas:

1. Mental Health and Social Work Services focus on the mind and spirit.

2. HUD/VASH supports veteran housing security.

3. If a veteran needs a mobile device, VA Connected Services provides a smart device so they can connect to VA Warrior Wellness Services.

4. USDA and UF teach nutrition and financial education through their respective IFAS/EFNEP program.

5. The veteran (and their family) will receive medically prescribed whole foods—fruits, vegetables, dairy, proteins, and pantry items—every two weeks through a refrigerated food locker, along with learning how to cook them.

6. The VA’s Healthy Teaching Kitchen turns whole foods into healthy, tasty meals by using all four senses.

7. Our Compensated Work Therapy helps veterans develop skills and find jobs in the community.

I believe creating an integrated team across these services will promote a healthy mind and body. The food locker helps reduce stigma by allowing veterans to receive food without speaking with anyone or being seen leaving with bags of food. The Healthy Teaching Kitchen not only teaches food prep and nutrition, but also helps reduce and possibly eliminate social isolation—one of the major factors behind veteran suicides.

Warrior Wellness Project Flyer 2Download

Miami-Dade Victor Program BOCCIA

Link to sign up and view calendar – https://teamup.com/ksvfiym4wm3c3vpxri

Note that times and locations may change from time to time so you have to stay informed.

This adapted sports program is an outdoor, multi-sport, program that provides
disabled veterans with the opportunity to engage in various activities.
Activities include archery, boccia, cycling, fishing, golf, paddle sports, swimming,
trap shooting, and wheelchair basketball.
This program seeks to serve disabled veterans who have become disabled because
of spinal cord injury, amputation, head injury, multiple sclerosis, visual impairments,
other diseases which may impact endurance or mobility, and those individuals
who have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Participants must call in advance to pre-register and get signed up for the schedule of activities.

FREE to all disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces.

This program is funded by a grant from the United States Department
of Veterans Affairs. The opinions, findings, and conclusions stated herein
are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of
the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Broward County Special Population – Senior Prom

SEE FLYER FOR ALL DETAILS – All Ages and you can be either a resident or non-resident.  This is a community event that also presents Older Veterans with something to get out of the house.

To reserve your spot, call 954-327-3941.

Regards,

Parks and Recreation Division, Special Populations Section

Address: 950 N.W. 38th Street Oakland Park, FL 33309

Phone: 954-357-8170

TTY: 954-537-2844

Fax: 954-357-5983

Website: www.Broward.org/Parks