Veterans Resources United of Central/Southeastern Kentucky
Who are we?
Why did we unite?
Who can be a part of VRUCK?
Our Mission
Build and sustain a coalition of regional Veterans’ service providers and stakeholders.
WHO
VRUCK is a coalition of representatives from veterans’ service and resource providers, advocates and other organizations that support veterans and their families.
WHAT
VRUCK promotes and supports opportunities to benefit veterans’ quality of life in many areas.[show_more more=”READ MORE” less=LESS] Including but not limited to: homelessness, access to health care, benefits, employment, eldercare, mental health (including suicide prevention), housing, education, financial stability, plus student and women Veterans’ issues.[/show_more]
WHEN
VRUCK had its origin in 2016 under the inspiration and leadership of Phyllis Abbott of Lady Veterans Connect.[show_more more=”READ MORE” less=LESS] We hold regular general meetings and specific committee meetings in which we strive to accomplish the 1-year and 5-year goals we established.[/show_more]
WHERE
VRUCK serves the 43-county service area of the Lexington, KY Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
WHY
VRUCK determined that there are a great number of organizations wanting to help our veterans. [show_more align=”right” more=”READ MORE” less=LESS]However, there was no overarching coalition to help coordinate all the activities of these groups. Many groups were not even aware of other groups and how they were trying to help veterans. VRUCK wants to reduce this lack of knowledge and understanding thus leading to increased efficiency and effectiveness.[/show_more]
HOW
VRUCK will serve as a forum for assisting Veterans by identifying overlaps and gaps in services, leveraging real and potential resources, building collaborative relationships[show_more align=”right” more=”READ MORE” less=LESS], advocating for Veterans, and supporting Veteran-related events, activities, and legislation. [/show_more]
During the Week of Valor
58 Entries Marched in Our Parade
Over 100 Women Veterans Attended our Dinner
12 VRUCK Events were held
Latest Events
Latest News
Standing With Those Who Serve
When you think about service members and veterans, it's easy to picture the uniform, the [...]
02
May
May
ISCO Championship – Support Needed
Please consider partnering with our active military and our veterans, so they can enjoy this [...]
02
Jul
Jul
For Women Veterans
The VA has established a Women Veterans Hotline: 1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636) to receive and respond to [...]
02
Jul
Jul
Veteran Volunteers Needed
Who can relate more than a fellow veteran? Help us honor Veterans receiving hospice services [...]
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Apr
Apr
VRUCK Participants
We are proud to partner with the following organizations.
