VFW Club of Greencastle

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What do coins left on military gravestones mean?

Each piece of change represents a different way someone is trying to communicate with the loved ones of those who’ve served

‘I do.’ Rules relax on weddings as catering hall capacity increase to 150 people

Starting today, catering halls can operate at 50% capacity, and maximum guest capacity has increased to 150.

Here's why the American flag is reversed on military uniforms

Tim Marshall, the author of "Worth Dying for: The Power and Politics of Flags" explains why American flags are reversed on military uniforms.

4 Practices That Keep a Life Crisis From Creating a Business Crisis

Nurture relationships and practice equanimity while life is calm and you will be prepared to navigate a personal trauma that could upend your business.

Why Memorial Day is different from Veterans Day

Health Benefits of Dancing

Health benefits of dancing describes how dancing gives you a total body and mind work out. Your endurance, flexibility, strength and memory will improve.

Study may help Department of Veterans Affairs find patients with high-risk of suicide

Clinicians are challenged every day to make difficult decisions regarding patients' suicide risk.

VA education and training benefits

Find out if you're eligible and how to apply for VA education benefits for Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members. VA education and training benefits can help you pay for college tuition, find the right school or training program, get career counseling, and more.

When Social Services Undermine Well-being

The intertwined challenges that many people face might be addressed more effectively together than separately.

Social Services for the Elderly: How Can I Get Help?

Have you considered how you can get help should you need it? There are a range of social services available to you as a senior.

How are pension benefits and disability compensation different?

These VA benefits have different eligibility requirements and criteria for determining payment amounts<br>Pension benefits are for Veterans who served during wartime. Eligibility is based on financial need. This is what we consider when determining eligibility<br>Your and your dependents’ net worth and annual income, and<br>Your age or the severity of any disability you may have (it doesn’t have to be service connected)<br>Your income…

How to file a VA disability claim

Learn how to file a VA disability claim for a service-connected disability. File a disability claim online, by mail, in person, or with the help of a professional. Review the documents and information you'll need before you get started.

Veterans programs for health and wellness

Learn about Veterans programs for health and wellness. Get help through VA programs to quit tobacco use, prevent disease, manage your weight, and maintain your mental health.

Pondering A Social Services Career?

So you’re thinking of getting into the field of Social Services? Why? I’ll bet it’s because you want to help people; make a difference. Noble of you really, and we can never have enough good people with good intentions who care and are willing to serve others. ...

Social Services: Listen to People Who Have Experienced Poverty

We need the people who administer social services at the state and local levels to do a better job of providing programs and policies that work in people’s lives.

Elderly housing with supportive social services can reduce hospital use, study finds

Investing in affordable housing that offers supportive social services to senior citizens on Medicare has the potential to reduce hospital admissions and the amount of time needing inpatient hospital care by better managing chronic health conditions, according to a Rutgers study.

Affordable housing with supportive social services may trim hospital costs, study finds

At a time when policymakers are trying to reduce hospital-related costs, a relatively simple adjustment could help dramatically. The proposed solution? Invest more in affordable seniors’ housing that offers supportive social services, according to a Rutgers University study.

Parents who won't let their son wear a skirt may have to be referred to social services, schools...

Parents who refuse to let their son wear a skirt to school may need to be referred to social services, a council’s guidance has advised schools.

Is Your Medical Practice A Social Service Or A Business?

These are two entirely different goals and if a definitive answer doesn’t immediately pop out of your mouth you’re in trouble.