Monthly Archives: June 2024

It’s time to think about alternatives for fireworks for vets with PTSD

By Amanda Munoz Post 8541 Quartermaster For most of us, the Fourth of July represents fireworks, hot dogs and fellowship. This mid-week holiday brings a chance to fire up the barbecue grill, have our families and friends gather and wear bright red, white and blue outfits. However, military veterans with PTSD consider Independence Day as a day to avoid altogether,…

Restore Education offers college prep and support programs

Restore Education, a south Texas non-profit, is offering three college prep and support programs.  These programs are excellent resources not only for family members but also veterans who want to start college. Their programs include:   College and test prep: A 10-week course offers skills for optimal student learning in college and provides academic support in preparation for the TSI…

Non-profit offers tech training with fall start date

NPower San Antonio is currently accepting applications for their fall Tech Fundamentals cohort which is free and open to military veterans, military spouses and youth 18-26. All professional training programs are offered at no cost. Details and application are online here: https://www.npower.org/apply/tech-fundamentals/ Npower San Antonio will admit 65-70 applicants for the fall cohort for the 20-week tech fundamentals program which…

Summer reading programs — a good option to help families improve their literacy

With school out, it’s a good time to re-enforce summer reading for  familiy members of all ages.  The Joint Base San Antonio library system is encouraging readers of all age with its “Read, Renew, Repeat”  summer campaign.   “It’s too hot to do anything outside anyways, pick up a book and learn something or escape to someplace cool,” notes Army CWO4…