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Veteran Resources within Milwaukeeand Five Points Neighborhood AssociationRobert Brinkman & Morgan Miles

Objective (Mission Statement) “The mission of the Five-Points NeighborAssociation is to organically develop andbuild the neighborhood that is consistentlyengaged in social, economically, and groupaction to empower, educate, improve thequality of life, and advocate for the residentsof the 5PNA.”

Grover Heights BoundariesNorth: MilwaukeeRiver at theHampton AveSouth: Capital Dr.West: I-43East: PortWashington Rd

Williamsburg BoundariesNorth: Capital Dr.South: HarambeeNeighborhoodWest: I-43East: “Old Wisconsin& Southern Railroad”

Our Area of Operation North: Hampton AveSouth: Keefe AveWest: ExpresswayEast: 1st St

Research Questions1.Where in the 5PNA is the highestconcentration of military veterans?2.In proximity to 5PNA, where are the mostreliable veteran resources?3.What types of veteran resources may bebeneficial to the 5PNA?

Data & ResourcesFactfinder Census Bureau AmericanSex by Age By Veteran Status For Civilian Population 18 Years or Older (2016 ACS 5-Year Estimates)Percentage of Veteran within Block Groups ReferenceUSAFound business data using SIC Focused on veteran organizations/servicesAdditional local veteran service/organization data gatheredvia guides and internet searches

MethodologyGathering dataJoining data to map Census data via AmericanCensus and business data to FactfinderMilwaukee block groups Business data via ReferenceUSA Analyzing data Local veteran guides and internetSymbolized percentage and types of searchesveteran servicesCleaning data Created kernel density to examinedistribution of veteran resources Calculating percentage of veterans SPSS to examine descriptive statistics Omitting unnecessary informationand correlation

Descriptive StatisticsCorrelationThere was no relationship between percentage of veterans andveteran resource density, r .005, n 668, p .449

Datacollected:5PNA VeteranGathering,sponsored byMilwaukee VetCenter

Recommended VeteranResources within MilwaukeeBased off these criteria: Proximity to 5PNA Non-profit organizations Community-Based Veteran Needs

American Legion Post 18 750 N Lincoln Dr, Milwaukee WI 53202To foster camaraderie among UnitedStates veterans of overseas conflicts. Toserve our veterans, the military, and ourcommunities. To advocate on behalf of allveterans.VFW 2874 2600 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI53233To foster camaraderie among UnitedStates veterans of overseas conflicts. Toserve our veterans, the military, and ourcommunities. To advocate on behalf of allveterans.

DryHootch (Brady) 1030 E Brady St, Milwaukee WI 53202Individual and peer-to-peer counselingSupport groups for veterans suffering from PTSD Alcoholism Drug addictionsDryHootch (VA) 4801 W National Ave Milwaukee WI 53214 711 W Capitol Dr Milwaukee WI 53206Direct services include Mental health Case management for persons with severe andpersistent mental illness Persons with substance abuse issues Persons with HIV/AIDS Protective payee assistance Prenatal care coordination Transitional housing for familiesOutreach Community Health

Milwaukee Homeless VeteranInitiative 6300 W National Ave Milwaukee WI53214Milwaukee Veteran Stand Down 4108 N Richards St Milwaukee WI53211Dedicated to providing homelessVeterans and their families a daylongrespite from the streets and a realopportunity to put their lives backtogether.

Legal Action Milwaukee 230 W Wells St Milwaukee WI 53203Help end veteran homelessness by Getting and keeping the Vet and thefamily into permanent, stable housing.Milwaukee Veteran Service Office 6419 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI53214Covering a broad spectrum of services from Loans Death benefits Education Retraining grants Assistance in obtaining militaryrecords, and more

Goodwill 3900 Palmer St, Milwaukee, WI 53212Operation GoodJobsRiverwest Food Pantry 924 E Clarke St Milwaukee WI 53212Part of the Hunger Task Force Network andserve the following Milwaukee zip codes –53202, 53203, 53211, 53212, and 53217.YWCA Southeast Wisconsin JobCenter 1915 N. Doctor Martin Luther King Drive,Milwaukee, WI 53212

Findings Moderate percentage of veterans within 5PNA, more concentratednorth of 5PNA Based on our recommendations, the most reliable veteran resourcesare concentrated to the south of 5PNA and near the VA Hospital From our findings, veterans within 5PNA are most in needed of legalaid and mental health services

Limitations Unit of analysis issue Lack of block census data, forced to use block group as unit of analysisCannot make inference on block levelVeteran data access Government privacy lawsGathering individual veteran data Residents reluctant to give information

Milwaukee Vet Center 7910 N 76th St Milwaukee WI 53223Center for Veteran Issues 315 W Court St Milwaukee WI 53212

Center for Veteran Issues “CVI” Provides services to recently discharged veteran, disabled veterans and veterans having a hard timefinding a job. Services include military to civilian occupation skills translation for resumes; vocationalassessment and career counseling to assist veterans in the transition from military to civilian careers;identification of military skills and training to obtain civilian occupations through licensing and recredentialing; identification of specialized educational needs and financial planning assistance; and peerto-peer supportive services.Homelessness is the primary condition that brings veterans to CVI. helps veterans get at the underlyingcauses on the road to independence and self-sufficiency. Think of CVI as a safe harbor on your journeytoward life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. CVI operates transitional and permanent housingfacilities across Wisconsin.Assign you to a caseworker who will help you tap-in to disability benefits. We provide transport andassistance to and from the center for our veterans on a daily basis.CVI helps those afflicted with PTSD re-establish a feeling of control over their lives through innovativeinitiatives like our Organic Therapy Program. Gardening rewards control, particularly self-control, plus itbreeds success.

Veteran Center “Vet Center” Individual and group counseling for Veterans, Service members, and their familiesFamily counseling for military related issuesBereavement (grief) counselingMilitary sexual trauma counseling and referralCommunity outreach and educationSubstance abuse assessment and referralEmployment referralReferral of other VA services

Veteran Assistant Hospital “VA” Implements the healthcare program of the VA through the administration andoperation of numerous VA Medical Centers (VAMC), Outpatient Clinics (OPC),Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC), and VA Community Living Centers(VA Nursing Home) Programs.Mental health has been on a rise every yearPTSD has been one a main issue since the start of the Iraq and AfghanistanwarsImplemented more woman centered programs, due to the rise of womenveterans

Center for Veteran Issues “CVI” Provides services to recently discharged veteran, disabled veterans and veterans having a hard time finding a job. Services include military to civilian occupation skills translation for resumes; vocational assessment and career counseling to assist

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