Helping People Move Forward with Their Lives.
and emotionally,” explains Director Vinny
Stefanelli. “Participants in the program come
to play music and have fun but they also forget
about their problems, and ultimately leave
feeling better. But in addition to the power of
music, there’s a strong sense of camaraderie
among veterans, so along with the experience
of playing music, veterans are building
relationships with other veterans who share
their love for music.”
According to Stefanelli, the camaraderie and
emotional support that the veterans are able
to give and receive greatly adds to the healing
process and dramatically improves their quality
of life. “What’s more perfect than offering a
group of men and women who served in the
military the opportunity to come together in
PEACE through music?”
FINANCIAL HELP FOR VETERANS
Many veterans have applied for benefits
they deserve and have had their claim denied.
Others have been told they have too many
assets or too much income to be eligible
for benefits. Others are not informed of the
benefits they may be entitled to receive. It is
hard for veterans to know where to turn. An
Accredited VA Attorney can help you navigate
the system and unlike a VA service organization
can give you legal advice and prepare the
legal documents necessary to carry out the
proper plan. Scales Law Offices can explain
your rights and if you are eligible, help you
to obtain the benefits. Our attorneys are
accredited to present claims to the Veterans
Administration and to handle appeals.
The initial consultation and application
preparation for service related benefits are
free. It is not too late, even if you have been
denied benefits, to contact us. n
Niagara Network is a networking
group that consists of many
professionals who come together
once per month to meet and talk
about how we can assist people in
Millcreek and the Erie area with a
variety of needs. To learn more about
Niagara Network and how we may be
able to assist you with a need, please
call Katherine Reim at 814.860.1333 or
via e-mail at [email protected]
Contributors:
Lori Davidson, Scales Law Offices, LLC, 814.392.3750
Kim Lengling, Embracing Our Veterans, 814.450.0622
Katherine Reim, Service Coordination Unlimited, Inc.,
814.860.1333
Tina Scheifelbein, Embracing Our Veterans, and
Affordable Care Hearing, 814.825.1327
Vinny Stefanelli, Music For Veterans, 814.873.4500
Ken Vybiral, PA Soldiers and Sailors Home, 814.878.4961
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