Tri-State Military Resource Network
Purpose
As a community, we have the capacity to reach out to our Veterans, Military Families and Current Service Members to embrace their experiences and create opportunities to serve them just as they have bravely served us. Together, we can build a lasting community impact to honor those who sacrifice so much for our community and our country.
September 28th 2023
10am (CST)
Network with us on the last Thursday of each month by joining us in person at the Evansville American Red Cross, or online at the Zoom link listed.
MEETING VENUE
Red Cross Board Room
29 S. Stockwell Road Evansville, IN
ECHO Housing Corp. was selected to participate in a podcast hosted by the National Veterans Technical Institute, discussing ways to serve Veterans experiencing homelessness. The agency represents one of only three community-based organizations within the country invited to participate. Other contributing members include two organizations out of Texas, one from Louisiana, a representative from NVTAC (National Veterans Technical Assistance Center), and a national representative from U.S. VETS.
Each year, thousands of children and their families take part in engaging and educational activities at WNIN's Kids Fest! This is an event WNIN looks forward to every year. This free family event will feature hands-on activities and special photo opportunities. WNIN is happy to welcome back inflatables, PBS characters, and more! And as always, every child will go home with a FREE book!
Urban Seeds staff and board are excited to celebrate our 15th year as a non-profit serving the Evansville community. We are dedicated to developing a local and regional food system that supports farmers and allows all people to have access to nutritious foods.
On Thursday, September 28th we're hosting a Harvest Party on the lawn outside of Trinity United Methodist Church from 5:30-8:30pm. As a free family-friendly event, we're excited to invite our supporters, partners and program participants to celebrate together.
The proceeds from Harvest Party will help Urban Seeds continue growing our impact in Evansville and Southwestern Indiana. Thank you to the following supporters for contributing to our celebration!
Striking Out Homelessness
Want to be a part of the fun?We need volunteers to help out on game day! Opportunities begin at 7am and go throughout the day until 11pm. Any amount of time you can offer will be greatly appreciated! A free t-shirt will be provided. To sign up or ask questions, please email info@echohousing.org or go to https://www.rivercitywiffleball.org/volunteer and sign up.
Aurora & ECHO Housing are partnering for the 2nd annual River City Wiffle Ball classic, a unique fundraising experience for the whole family in Jacobsville! The River City Wiffle Ball Classic at Historic Bosse Field is sure to be legendary with 48 teams of 5 players in a double elimination majors and minors tournament bracket. 240 players, their families, and their friends will all gather to grow awareness, nurture partnerships, and raise funds for Aurora, ECHO Housing, and the clients they serve. Registered teams will include a River City Wiffle Ball Classic t-shirt.Team crowdfunding opportunities will not only raise more money for ECHO Housing and Aurora, but you can also win prizes for the most money raised! Finally, you won’t want to miss the Celebrity All-Star Game! Bring out the whole family. There will surely be something for everyone - even if they aren’t into Wiffle Ball! Food trucks, Hadi Funsters, bounce houses, crafts vendors, live music, and more will make it a night to remember!
Saturday, September 30 2023 @ 8am
Historic Bosse Field - 23 Don Mattingly Way - Evansville, IN
Join us October 14-15th, 2023 at the Evansville National Guard for a Fall Craft show and FREE Kids Pumpkin Patch*. Parents can shop the craft show while kids can visit our FREE pumpkin patch and pick out a pumpkin. We will have "trick or treating" and an arts and crafts corner for the kids as well, so please come in costume. Admission is FREE for this fun event, so please tell your friends!
Event goes from 11am-4pm on Saturday and 11am-3pm on Sunday
*pumpkins are first come first serve and while supplies last (one pumpkin per child)
Come join the Celebration! Pre Event celebration, walk our walk route or walk in the Nature preserve. You can even do both!
We will have Food Trucks, fun for the kids, Photo Booth, a Dog Park area, venders, and more!
Such a wonderful opportunity to honor our mental health and learn about opportunities in our area.
Please come and enjoy some time with family and friends at Wesselman Park & Nature Center.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Saturday November 11th @ 2PM
West Franklin St Evansville, IN
Join us for our 8th Annual FREE, family-friendly holiday celebration on Main Street (200, 300, 400 & 500 Blocks) in Downtown Evansville.
Saturday December2, 2023 11AM-3PM
The Women Veterans Call Center will help you navigate VA, point you in the right direction, and connect you with the Women Veterans Program Manager at your local VA medical center.
This service is free and confidential, and you can call as many times as you need. If you are a woman Veteran you may call for yourself, or a friend, relative, or caregiver may call for you.
Call or text the Women Veterans Call Center at 855-VA-WOMEN (855-829-6636) or use the online chat feature. Women Veterans Call Center representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays. If you contact the Women Veterans Call Center after hours and leave a message, you will receive a return call the next day the call center is open.
Military Discounts