The Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services (AMES) Research has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to conduct educational and behavioral health outreach and service for Kennesaw State University student veterans and community veterans. AMES will use the funding to begin a training program for future clinicians […]

In 2022, the Overwatch Fund (administered by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation) provided a $250,000 one-year grant to Hire Heroes USA, an organization that empowers US military members, veterans, and their spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. The #1 requested service from transitioning military members is employment assistance. Hire Heroes USA provides numerous […]

A Georgia center that helps military veterans transition to civilian life soon will be able to offer accelerated training for a job that’s high in demand. The Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center expects to offer an electrical technician accelerated training program in January, thanks in part to a $100,000 grant from an Atlanta-based […]

At the Blank Foundation, we believe in supporting veterans through a number of different ways, including through The Overwatch Fund Committee. The Committee is led by a select group of Armed Forces veterans and their colleagues with strong personal connections to the military, who currently hold positions as associates across the Blank Family of Businesses. […]

VEO Newsletter_ March_6

The Atlanta Team RWB Firebase will provide an inviting space for veterans to regain a sense of camaraderie, purpose and identity while taking control of their health and wellness. The Atlanta Firebase will serve as a hub for veteran activity in the metro area that puts the Team RWB mission in motion and includes a […]