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4 Sources of Business Help Veterans Should Be Aware Of

VeteransPlus is dedicated to helping veterans improve their quality of life through financial literacy. So, if your life ambitions include opening your own business, you shouldn’t let any obstacles stop you. Especially when there are so many valuable tools and resources to help you get started. Here are just a few you need to know about:

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The YRN is honored to have been selected to participate in Congressman Charlie Crist's 2nd Annual Pinellas County Veterans Resource Event; All In For Veterans on Saturday, May 25th from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the HQ 53rd IBCT Armed Forces Reserve Center located at 2801 Grand Ave. Pinellas Park, FL 33782.

The day will consist of presentation of resources for Veterans including Healthcare, Advocacy, Housing, Employment, Small Business Assistance, Education, and Veterans Benefits Casework

The YRN participated in first-ever Joint Veterans Advisory Board meeting between the offices of Congressmen Charlie Crist and Gus Bilirakis.  

Each office created Task Forces to tackle Veteran issues from suicide prevention and homelessness to the transition to civilian life culminating in each joint Task Force providing formal recommendations.

The meeting provided a hugely positive response to approaching veterans’ issues in Tampa Bay through a commitment to bipartisanship.  Please take a minute to read the story from the Tampa Bay Time on the JVAB meeting here:

Anyone who works with veterans will tell you that second to medical and mental healthcare, employment is a critical factor for veterans making a successful transition to civilian life. Often there is no exact fit for a veteran’s military occupation to a civilian job. With less than one-half of one percent of the population serving in our military, employers often don’t know how to recognize the skills a veteran has acquired. Nobody gets the meaning of having a “mission” better than a well-trained military service member.

The Yellow Ribbon Network celebrated Veterans Day with the citizens and fellow Veterans of Oldsmar, FL on Tuesday 11/11/19.

VeteransPlus, a nationally recognized financial education and counseling nonprofit working with military personnel, Veterans, and their families since 2008, is announcing a partnership with AFCPE® (Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education®), a nationally recognized leader in financial counseling, coaching, and education accreditation. In fact, the partnership will be formally introduced at the 2019 AFCPE® Research & Training Symposium in Portland, OR, November 19 – 21, where the theme is to: Connect. Empower. Impact.

The Yellow Ribbon Network was given a platform to present the software to multiple Florida Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapters in Orlando, FL at their statewide conference.

Many chapters committed to becoming YRN Non-Profit Partners at the conclusion of the presentation and the ability conduct their day to day to operations, track files of those receiving assistance, and roll stats and results up to statewide and national levels of the DAV were the strong points of interest.

Can you please share your story of starting VeteransPlus in 2008 and the Yellow Ribbon Network in 2011?

Every day people serve this country to protect us, keep us safe. They aren’t trying to be Superman or achieve great accolades, but simply do what they’ve been called to.  They ask for nothing but are owed so much. Whether a snowmobile, jet ski, tractor, car or truck, the donation process is simple and makes a difference. The tax benefit is just icing on the cake.

Your truck has been your loyal sidekick for countless years. It has transported your multiple moves as well as those of your relatives and friends. Maybe, you’ve hosted football tailgate parties with it. Perhaps, your dog loved to ride in the back with an open, smiling mouth breathing in fresh air. Possibly in your younger years, you laid in the back gazing up at the stars all while watching a movie at the drive-in. Nevertheless, your truck comes with incredible memories!

You’ve traveled the picturesque, winding interstates of the world in your state-of-the-art RV. However, it is time for a change. Perhaps, you are not using your motorhome nearly as much anymore. Possibly, you are traveling with family and friends on more luxurious vacations. Maybe, there are several needed repairs on your motorcoach which will take time and cost thousands due to such specialty parts. Maybe in this particular situation with your RV, it just does not seem like the best option to sell.

Yellow Ribbon Vehicles is committed to serving Veterans and their families through the grouping of non-profits, called the Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN), who all strive towards this goal. This is met through your vehicle donation. Donating money is not always easy, however having someone come and pick up your old unwanted car couldn’t be any easier. With your donation of any vehicles like old cars, trucks, boats, jet skis, farm, and construction equipment we are able to auction the vehicle off and give the profits straight to the Yellow Ribbon Vehicles.

Planes, trains, automobiles, oh my! So, you have decided to donate your clunker car, truck, motorcycle, boats, jet skis, farm equipment, or construction equipment which are taking up space in your garage, barn, driveway or storage. Keep in mind, one of the several benefits of donating to our program is the tax deduction. Below you will read, the top tax tips for donating a car or vehicle to Yellow Ribbon Vehicles.

Motorcycles are known as the ultimate sign of freedom. You have spent your time zipping through chaotic city traffic or weaving through the country roads as the sun descends. Once upon a time, the appeal of buying a motorcycle was the freedom and fun that came along with owning a wild hog. A motorcycle was cheaper and much more fun than purchasing a car. However, as time has progressed, you have learned that the insurance on a motorcycle is extremely high. Also, you have come to realize that you can only utilize your motorcycle when the weather is perfect outside.