The adjustment from military to a civilian way of life can be a difficult transition for wounded veterans and their families. CWVSM engages the local community to help meet the needs and empower those who served and support our country by improving lines of communication, providing access to resources and assisting financially with emergent needs.
Our Mission
Combat Wounded Veterans of South Mississippi (CWVSM) serves and supports those who so valiantly serve our country. CWVSM's mission is to provide a bridge for our Mississippi wounded warriors in their transition from military service to civilian life. Because of this support, these warriors are empowered to seek and obtain the care, assistance, and futures they deserve as America's heroes.
Combat Wounded Veterans of South Mississippi helps our wounded warriors in many ways; help with employment resources, Financial Relief, to helping with the VA and other bureaucratic processes that aid veterans in their transitions to civilian life are just a few examples of the ways that CWVSM helps American heroes and their families.
CWVSM helps our veterans with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, the Win Job Center and a variety of other training and employment programs designed to assist in career paths and long-term success.
We encourage our wounded warriors and veteran family members to reach out and let us help you. We also encourage local companies and organizations to become involved with Hiring Events, Workshops, donations and community relations and involvement to help our veterans that have so selflessly helped us.
Mentoring programs are also available. These programs aim to help of the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guard and Airmen that have been able to learn and grow in their recoveries and adjustments to life after injuries.
Job Fairs and Job Seeker Transition/Employment workshops are valuable tools to find impactful employment in return to civilian work and life. CWVSM has partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, the Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS the Department of Labor's Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), the Mississippi Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) to help our heroes.
Ret. Navy Lieutenant Michael Kohut on the help he received from CWVSM / Read Full Article
The adjustment from military to a civilian way of life can be a tough process for our wounded veterans and their families. During this time the CWVSM serves as an advocate; we help provide access to resources during the gap between active service and VA claims, assist financially with emergent needs and improve lines of communication within the community.
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Social media is a powerful tool that can help us to reach more people in need. We have big plans for our social media, so join us, engage and get involved.
We rely on the generous donations from our benefactors. Please donate today to help the ones who sacrificed for America's freedom. It's tax deductible!
