The Royal Canadian Legion and Wounded Warriors Canada Launch National Partnership to Promote Support Services for Canada's Veterans
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 04/11/13 -- Mr. Gordon Moore, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion, in collaboration with Wounded Warriors Canada is pleased to announce the launch of a national awareness campaign focused on the support services available at The Royal Canadian Legion Branches across Canada.
"The goal of this partnership is to reach out to Veterans across Canada and ensure they have access to the benefits and services they deserve. Working with Wounded Warriors Canada will ensure we connect with all Veterans and their families," says Gordon Moore.
Wayne Johnston, Founder of Wounded Warriors Canada says, "We are thrilled to launch this national partnership with The Royal Canadian Legion." Johnston adds, "The Legion is our Veterans after-the-battle buddy, a community-based resource for soldiers and their families in need of healing from all they've endured. We will be working hard to inform our soldiers about the supports that exist in their Local legion - right across the country."
The Royal Canadian Legion's Service Bureau Network Service Officers can assist and represent still serving CF members, Veterans, RCMP members and their families regarding disability claims or related issues with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and the Veterans Review and Appeal Board (VRAB).
Legion Service Officers provide professional counseling and representation services at all stages of the disability adjudication process under the Pension Act or the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act, commonly referred to as the New Veterans Charter.
Professional Legion Service Officers provide these services free of charge, whether or not the individual is a member of the Legion. The Legion's representation role is unique in Canada in that it is mandated through legislation. Individuals who would like assistance in preparing their first application to VAC or representation with an appeal to VRAB, may receive assistance from The Royal Canadian Legion Service Officer at any stage in the disability adjudication. The Legion Service Bureau supports all who have worn the uniform and those who are wearing the uniform.
As a Dominion Command Service Officer in Ottawa, Carolyn Gasser states: "Not only do we prepare and submit disability claims; we also advise those serving as well as members of the RCMP and CF who have retired and their families. We can be a gateway to VAC programs, allowing Veterans to deal with one person for a variety of services. This is important for Veterans with complex cases or for those looking for direction and information on a sometimes complicated process."
The Legion has local branches in every region nation-wide. Through this national partnership, the Legion and Wounded Warriors Canada will be informing Canada's new era of veterans that the Legion in their community is there to help.
About the Legion
Established in 1926, the Legion is the largest Veterans service organization in Canada with more than 320,000 members. Its mission is to serve all Veterans including serving Canadian Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police members and their families, to promote Remembrance and to serve our communities and our country.
The Legion's Service Bureau Officers can assist and represent CF members Veterans, RCMP members and their families regarding disability claims or related issues with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and the Veterans Review and Appeal Board (VRAB). In communities across Canada, it is the Legion that perpetuates Remembrance through the Poppy campaign and Remembrance Day ceremonies, With more than 1,450 branches, The Legion supports programs for seniors, Veterans housing, Long Term Care, youth leadership, education, sports, Cadets, Guides and Scouts. We will Remember Them.
Contacts:
Bruce Poulin
Dominion Command, The Royal Canadian Legion
1-613-591-3335 ext. 241
Cell: 1-613-292-8760
For further information on Wounded Warriors Canada:
Scott Maxwell
1-416-806-6676
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Datum: 11.04.2013 - 14:00 Uhr
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