Military Corner
Support for Military/ Military Families
Mechanicsburg Exempted Village Schools is proud to support those who have served and are serving in the military. In an effort to better support students who have an active military member in their immediate family, Mechanicsburg Exempted Village School District works to identify these Purple Star families and support them in their classrooms and schools. In addition, our district hosts various special events throughout the year to connect these families with one another and the Mechanicsburg community. Purple Star families are encouraged to contact the military liaison with any questions.
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Veteran's Day Activities | ||
Family Resources | Links | Description |
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Champaign County Veteran Services | Provides services for qualified veterans including, assistance in benefits application, emergency financial assistance, guidance in obtaining aid from federal, state, and local organizations, benefits application upon the death of a veteran, and referrals to other agencies for assistance | |
Veterans Crisis Line | #1-800-273-8255- connects veterans and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline #1-800-273-8255, online chat, or text 838255 | |
Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve | Promotes employer support for Guard and Reserve service by advocating relevant initiatives, recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of applicable laws, and resolving conflict between employers and service members | |
Real Warriors | A multimedia public awareness campaign designed to encourage help-seeking behavior among service members, veterans, and military families coping with invisible wounds | |
All Connect | State-by-state military discount guide for active service members and veterans | |
Military One Source | Your central hub and the go-to place for the military community to prepare for deployments, reintegration, moves, parenthood, retirement, and more | |
Clearinghouse for Military Families | ||
ODEW Supporting Ohio's Military Families | Ohio offers a number of programs to assist Ohio’s military families during frequent moves and family separations during deployment as well as reintegration |
Resources for Children | Links | Description |
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Ohio Military Kids Events | Any military family is eligible regardless of rank. Veteran's children and families are eligible 12 months past date of separation. | |
Ohio Military Kids | Supports the youth of military families by educating the public on the impact of deployment on service members’ children, families, and communities through awareness building and educational training with schools and community organizations | |
Our Military Kids | We understand the impact a military lifestyle can have on a child — academically, emotionally, and socially. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to serve the children of those who serve us all — connecting them to schools, organizations, and other resources to make sure they’re college-, work-, and life-ready | |
Military Child Education | Your central hub and the go-to place for the military community to prepare for deployments, reintegration, moves, parenthood, retirement, and more | |
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission | Uses a comprehensive approach to address key educational transition issues encountered by military families including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility, and graduation |
Veteran Resources | Links | |
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Top Military Friendly Colleges | What’s a military-friendly college? Learn about the benefits of attending military-friendly online colleges and how they support military personnel, veterans, and family members | |
Best Scholarships for Current Military and Veterans | Veteran scholarships help military students overcome financial challenges to attending college. Find veteran scholarships for college | |
Pets for Vets | Healing vets and saving pets- connects military veterans with rescued animals and creates second chances and new beginnings |
Educational Resources | Links | |
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Folds of Honor | Lt Col Rooney has committed his life to rallying patriotic Americans and meeting sacrifice with hope through the Folds of Honor. Since 2007, we’ve provided life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military. And now, our mission expands to the families of America’s first responders. On our watch, those who protect our freedoms and our families will know they are not forgotten | |
Best Scholarships for Military Dependents | Military dependents are the spouses and children of military service members |