Matthew Patton Foundation

Su***de prevention is something each of us can be a part of. If you think someone may be heading towards su***de DON’T be afraid to ask -
Don’t be afraid of referring them to someone trained in dealing with the difficult thoughts. Each of us can be the catalyst to change!

We're happy to report that a bill has been passed for the $3 million VA short fall.

Veterans Benefits Safe After Senate Approves $3 Billion in Additional Funding Before Deadline The Senate approved the legislation to cover the shortfall in Department of Veterans Affairs funding for disability and education benefits by voice vote, sending the bill to President Joe Biden's desk for his signature.

VETERANS:

PLEASEREADTHISARTICLEVERYCAREFULLY!! One of our board members has been following this for a few months. This affects your pay if Congress fails to reach an agreement by THIS FRIDAY.

Veterans benefits at risk if lawmakers don’t close $3B VA shortfall by Friday, agency says Lawmakers have until Friday to close a nearly $3 billion budget gap at the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure millions of veterans and their survivors receive their monthly benefits on time in October.