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The G.I. Go Fund
Where Veterans Go Forward
Mental Wellness: Many Veterans find it difficult to reintegrate into society after military service. Many
soldiers suffering from PTSD come home and face problems that they never imagined having to deal with,
ranging from social anxiety at work or school, to feeling like a stranger in their own home, and many more
challenges. The G.I. GO Fund provides transitioning Veterans the opportunity to spend time with their
friends, families, comrades, and the civilian population enjoying life and the country they defended.
VA Enrollment: Too often, soldiers come home without ever enrolling into the Department of Veterans
Affair’s "VA Health Care Program". Many are unaware of the importance of enrolling early, leaving a large
number of our nation’s heroes without health care. Veterans must know that there is a qualification process
for VA health care and the sooner you enroll into the system, the sooner you will receive the coverage. Do
not make the mistake of believing you do not need to enroll because you do not require medical attention at
the moment. Qualification becomes much more difficult after two to five years of being separated from the
military. The G.I. GO Fund works closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs on reaching out to our
recently separated Veterans on the importance of enrolling in the VA Health Care System.
Securing Employment: One of the keys to a successful transition is securing employment. In 2005, the
unemployment rate for Veterans aged 20-24 was three times higher than for the average American. When a
soldier separates from the military and can not make ends meet, this creates a very difficult and stressful
environment. In addition to the financial tensions, problems emerge such as strained relationships, the
inability to live a normal life, a sense of having a lack of self worth, and even homelessness or drug and
alcohol dependency. These situations often create a feeling of abandonment by the country they bravely
served. The G.I. GO Fund works to eliminate this by providing assistance in securing employment. Whether
it is setting up interviews, helping with resume writing and interview techniques, or even providing
transportation to the interview site, our staff works tirelessly with the Department of Veterans Affairs and
other organizations to ensure our veterans are gainfully employed when they return from the service.
Education Advancement: One of the greatest pieces of legislation passed in the United States of America is
the G.I. Bill. Through this legislation, the United States of America invested in Americans and the future of
this whole nation by funding the higher education of America's Veterans. On June 30th, 2008, President
Bush signed into law the new G.I. Bill, which greatly resembles the World War II era G.I. Bill. The G.I.
GO Fund recognizes this new opportunity for our veterans and encourages all veterans to use the benefits
they earned and further their education for a better future. The G.I. GO Fund offers assistance in education
advancement by simplifying the process of enrolling into a school and using the education benefits earned
through service.
soldiers suffering from PTSD come home and face problems that they never imagined having to deal with,
ranging from social anxiety at work or school, to feeling like a stranger in their own home, and many more
challenges. The G.I. GO Fund provides transitioning Veterans the opportunity to spend time with their
friends, families, comrades, and the civilian population enjoying life and the country they defended.
VA Enrollment: Too often, soldiers come home without ever enrolling into the Department of Veterans
Affair’s "VA Health Care Program". Many are unaware of the importance of enrolling early, leaving a large
number of our nation’s heroes without health care. Veterans must know that there is a qualification process
for VA health care and the sooner you enroll into the system, the sooner you will receive the coverage. Do
not make the mistake of believing you do not need to enroll because you do not require medical attention at
the moment. Qualification becomes much more difficult after two to five years of being separated from the
military. The G.I. GO Fund works closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs on reaching out to our
recently separated Veterans on the importance of enrolling in the VA Health Care System.
Securing Employment: One of the keys to a successful transition is securing employment. In 2005, the
unemployment rate for Veterans aged 20-24 was three times higher than for the average American. When a
soldier separates from the military and can not make ends meet, this creates a very difficult and stressful
environment. In addition to the financial tensions, problems emerge such as strained relationships, the
inability to live a normal life, a sense of having a lack of self worth, and even homelessness or drug and
alcohol dependency. These situations often create a feeling of abandonment by the country they bravely
served. The G.I. GO Fund works to eliminate this by providing assistance in securing employment. Whether
it is setting up interviews, helping with resume writing and interview techniques, or even providing
transportation to the interview site, our staff works tirelessly with the Department of Veterans Affairs and
other organizations to ensure our veterans are gainfully employed when they return from the service.
Education Advancement: One of the greatest pieces of legislation passed in the United States of America is
the G.I. Bill. Through this legislation, the United States of America invested in Americans and the future of
this whole nation by funding the higher education of America's Veterans. On June 30th, 2008, President
Bush signed into law the new G.I. Bill, which greatly resembles the World War II era G.I. Bill. The G.I.
GO Fund recognizes this new opportunity for our veterans and encourages all veterans to use the benefits
they earned and further their education for a better future. The G.I. GO Fund offers assistance in education
advancement by simplifying the process of enrolling into a school and using the education benefits earned
through service.
Upon their return from combat, veterans face what is called Post Deployment Transition (PDT), which is
the enormous challenge of transitioning back to civilian life. Dealing with challenges that can range from
battling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), receiving VA health benefits, or facing financial hardships,
our nation’s heroes often become overwhelmed.
To combat these problems, our organization has established The G.I. GO Veterans Transition Center.
Located in the Newark City Hall, G.I. GO helps by offering Transition Assistance to our veterans, giving our
brave men and women the aid they need upon their return home so they can get back on their feet. The G.I.
GO Fund accomplishes this by implementing new and unique programs, as well as supplementing existing
efforts to assist our veterans through this challenging process.
The Transition Center serves as a hub to connect Veterans and their families to the much needed support
they deserve during PDT.
the enormous challenge of transitioning back to civilian life. Dealing with challenges that can range from
battling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), receiving VA health benefits, or facing financial hardships,
our nation’s heroes often become overwhelmed.
To combat these problems, our organization has established The G.I. GO Veterans Transition Center.
Located in the Newark City Hall, G.I. GO helps by offering Transition Assistance to our veterans, giving our
brave men and women the aid they need upon their return home so they can get back on their feet. The G.I.
GO Fund accomplishes this by implementing new and unique programs, as well as supplementing existing
efforts to assist our veterans through this challenging process.
The Transition Center serves as a hub to connect Veterans and their families to the much needed support
they deserve during PDT.
Transition Center
Post Deployment Transition (PDT) Support