Orange County United Way receives $2.5M grant from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to support veteran employment programs
Orange County United Way receives $2.5M grant from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to support veteran employment programs
- October 10, 2024
- Bill Maurer, anthropology and law, Orange County United Way, Oct. 10, 2024
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“Empowering veterans and their families by committing resources towards their personal success is an impactful way for us to honor their service,” said Bill Maurer, United for Financial Security’s Leadership Council Chair and Dean of UC Irvine’s school of social sciences, which runs one of only three veterans studies programs in the country. “With this grant, we can facilitate pathways to employment opportunities and the complementary support services that will ensure they are well-equipped for the career opportunities they wish to pursue.”
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