The GI Forum assists veterans with securing employment after returning from conflict provides substantial aid for Americas heroes with various services and programs for veterans.
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas The Walmart Foundation to donate $750000 for National Veterans Outreach Program
What: With a long-standing history of supporting our nations veterans the Walmart Foundation is continuing this tradition by awarding the GI Forum with a $750000 donation. The GI Forum which assists veterans with securing employment after returning from conflict has provided substantial aid for Americas heroes and will continue to support various services and programs for veterans.
Additionally this partnership and contribution will jump start Walmarts Welcome Home Commitment" to hire 100000 veterans beginning Memorial Day 2013.
The event will take place at the Texas State Capitol on the South Steps and will begin with a presentation of the colors by the Akins High School JROTC program followed by the singing of the national anthem by San Antonio native and Gulf War Veteran Jeffrey Charles.
When: Monday April 15 2013 12:30 p.m.
Who:
- The Honorable Leticia Van de Putte Chair Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations
- The Honorable Jose Menendez Chair House Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs
- Nick Salazar Walmart Stores Inc.
- Carlos Martinez American G.I. Forum
- Jeffery Charles Gulf War Veteran
- Akins High School JROTC
Where: Texas State Capitol South Steps
112 E 11
th St
Austin TX 78701
Visuals: State legislators Giant check presentation JROTC color presentation Jeffery Charles
Van de Putte Quote: Unemployment among veterans is at unacceptably high levels. As Chair of the Veteran Affairs and Military Installations Committee I am deeply grateful for Walmarts commitment to helping our highly skilled and motivated heroes transition into the civilian workforce."
