Maureen Casey, COO for The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University was invited onto Veteran Radio to talk about the specific challenges facing female veterans transitioning from active service into civilian careers.  Read More ▶

Almost two decades later and September 11th still feels like just yesterday to most Americans. Maureen Casey, IVMF chief operating officer, was in New York City on that day. When the first plane crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, 2001, Maureen Casey felt the impact. The windows behind her desk had a clear view of the towers. A former Deputy Commissioner for the NYPD, Casey was immediately ordered to set up a plan for evacuations. Along with so many other first responders – she drove toward the towers as thousands of people were trying to escape. Read More ▶

This article was originally published in 2017 but we think this story continues to remain relevant as we will never forget.  By Beth Kubala, Army veteran and IVMF Senior Director of Programs & Services Today our country observes the 16th annive... Read More ▶

To our partners and clients, AmericaServes will continue to support our veterans, service members and their families throughout Hurricane Dorian and during recovery. For emergency services in North Carolina, call 1-800-985-5990 or visit readyNC... Read More ▶

The success and failure of 3,000 Onward To Opportunity veterans were captured to help the next cohort of transitioning servicemembers succeed. These practical tips capture what they learned and what “they wish they knew”. 1. Start early Even wh... Read More ▶

Today, Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) in San Antonio, The Walmart Foundation and San Antonio-area health and human service providers celebrate two years’ of performance in the community’s TXServes San Antonio collective impact initiative. The occasion is being marked with a partnership meeting at AACOG in San Antonio. Read More ▶

Last week, 25 veterans from 17 states advanced their goal of business ownership by attending classes, networking events and presentations to learn the fundamentals of running a business from accomplished entrepreneurs and professors as part of Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV), an eight-day, no-cost-to-veterans intensive on starting and building a business. Read More ▶

TexasServes Rio Grande Valley – the newest network in the national AmericaServes movement and third in Texas – will guide veterans, service members and families directly to needed services Read More ▶

Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military (IVMF) has teamed with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training and Certification to offer new resources to the military community. Read More ▶

The following is a testimony from Maureen Casey, Chief Operating Officer of Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Veterans Affairs covering the topic of Economic Wellbeing of Women Veterans.  Read More ▶