Heinzen-Ditter Celebrates PBYR, Home Depot and Volunteers!

Posted on June 9, 2019 by pbyradm

On June 7, 2019, Jennifer, Dean and I attended a dinner celebration at the VFW regarding individuals and organizations that helped make their recent restroom renovation project a success. The completed project looks great and will help Veterans and their families for many years into the future, especially those with mobility issues due to service injury illnesses and aging.

During the celebration, PBYR presented a plaque to Commander Jim Heimerl in honor of his lifelong dedication to community service. His quiet Dignity and Courage is an inspiration to all!

Gary was able to highlight the PBYR-VFW partnership since 2011:

The VFW helped with a steering committee for PBYR, even before PBYR was operational
The VFW has had continued presence on the PBYR Board since 2012
The VFW is the mail address for PBYR
The PBYR-VFW have partnered and shared tables at Home Depot Programs and other programs
PBYR-VFW Partnered with purchase of American Dream Oak – a living part of the Plymouth Veterans Memorial
The VFW helped PBYR achieve 501(c)3 status
PBYR-VFW have partnered with programs for Memorial Day and Veterans Day

It was an honor for PBYR to attend the celebratory dinner and participate in this remodeling project. PBYR looks forward for the PBYR-VFW partnership to continue and grow with the passage of time. Also, I must note that their prime rib was 12 on a 10 point scale!

Gary Goldetsky, Psy.D, LP, President, Plymouth Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

PBYR presented a plaque to Commander Jim Heimerl in honor of his lifelong dedication to community service.

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PBYR is now a member of Thrivent Choice

Posted on September 1, 2018 by pbyradm

We are pleased to announce that Plymouth Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is now a member of Thrivent Choice and is listed in the Thrivent Choice online catalog–an option for non-profits to receive donations. This option will apply to you if you have a Thrivent financial account.

Thrivent Choice is a member-advised program that allows eligible members to recommend where Thrivent Financial distributes part of its charitable outreach funds each year. When eligible Thrivent Financial members direct Choice Dollars® to your organization in a particular month, Thrivent Financial reviews the recommendation and makes an electronic deposit in your organization’s bank account by the 10th of the following month. Those funds may be used to carry out the religious, charitable or educational purposes of your organization.

To promote your organization to members who may be eligible to direct Choice Dollars, refer to the Promotional Tip Sheet and the Thrivent Choice Best Practices. Additionally, a wide range of free promotional material is available, including web text, inserts and banner ads under the “Promote Thrivent Choice” section on the Thrivent Choice website.

If you have any questions about Thrivent Choice, please contact a Customer Care Professional from the Member Connection Center at 1-800-THRIVENT (800-847-4836) and say “Thrivent Choice” at the prompt or email mail@thrivent.com.

This option should help PBYR help service members and their families!

Gary Goldetsky, Psy.D, LP, President, Plymouth Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

DAV Donor Connect

Posted on November 8, 2017 by pbyradm

I hope you all are faring well with this cold weather snap we have been having. I am proud to say our request list has dwindled to only a few items and many of the requests remaining I am running down leads to fulfill them.

I am making many new business connections which seem to be beneficial for the items unable to be listed with the Donor Connect Program or donors unable to maintain items. If you have any businesses or programs you think would benefit from the Donor Connect information please let me know and I can reach out to them or feel free to forward my contact information.

To all of you who have served our country I sincerely thank you for your service as we near Veterans Day this weekend. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy

Donor Connect weekly listing 11.7.17.pdf

Have a wonderful day.

Stephanie Zeimetz

St. Cloud VA HSC

Donor Connect

(320)828-6761

stephanie@davmn.org

http://www.davmn.org

Joining Community Forces-MN Conference Series

Posted on May 11, 2017 by pbyradm

You are cordially invited to save the date for the 2017 Joining Community Forces-MN Conference Series. JCF-MN Conferences unite Yellow Ribbon Network volunteers, service providers, and community leaders for the purpose of sharing best practices, building relationships, and providing updates on military support initiatives. Mark your calendar and share this opportunity with your colleagues and committee members. Registration is now open! For additional information please see the PDF below.

2017 JCF-MNConference_Registration_FALL2017.pdf

2017 MDVA Women Veterans Conference – May 25

Posted on April 20, 2017 by pbyradm

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs 2017 Women Veterans Conference!

WHAT: 2017 MDVA Women Veterans Conference
WHO: ALL Ages, Eras, Branches, Transitioning Military Women WELCOME!
WHEN: May 25, 2017 * 8:00am-5:00pm
WHERE: Ramada Plymouth Hotel and Conference Center 2705 Annapolis Ln N Plymouth, MN 55441
WHY: Its Free, There will be a great benefit assistance, Veteran resources and organizations on site and many great things.
HOW: To register, or for more information, http://www.MinnesotaVeteran.org/WomenVeterans * 1-888-LinkVet

Arden Hills Family Assistance Center Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Monthly News

Posted on January 23, 2017 by pbyradm

The first edition of the Arden Hills Family Assistance Center Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Monthly news has been published and is available for your reading. You can find the January 2017 edition of the news by going to the Arden Hills FAC Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Monthly news page which can be found as a sub menu item under the Resources & PBYR Partners button on the left hand side of the page.

Check it out, it is fun read and will help keep you up to date with current and up-coming events. Yolanda Von Itter wants your help to make it even better so if you have any idea’s or suggestions drop her a line at:

yolonda.m.vonitter.ctr@mail.mil

BeThere Assistance Program

Posted on December 21, 2016 by pbyradm

A new resource available for Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve members and their families. Please see the PDF’s below for additional information.

Who: BeThere Peer Support Call and Outreach Center.

What: Call and speak to a Veteran or military spouse when you need to:

Talk to someone who shares your military experience
Connect to resources
Get support in any area of life

Peer specialists support you after your call with follow-up for as long as
you want it.

Where/How: Chat: https://BeTherePeerSupport.com
Text: 480-360-6188
Call : 844-357-PEER (7337)

dspo_p2p-flier-22nov2016-v2sm_final.pdf

betherepeersupport-leadertalkingpoints-16nov2016-final.pdf

Kids Summer Camp Opportunities

Posted on February 4, 2016 by pbyradm

Below is communication from the Hennepin County Parent Catalyst Leadership Group (PCLG) with information on summer camp opportunities.

In this month’s PCLG News, we respond to a common question around this time of year: Are there any camps this summer that my kid can attend? The answer may be “Yes!”