The Veterans Voice
Episodes
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
On Patriot Day 2023, Robert Irvine, a Veteran of the British Royal Navy and Royal Marines, is visiting with Mt. Carmel's executive director, Col. Bob McLaughlin, US Army, Ret. The pair discussed the work of their respective organizations, thanking their fellow warriors, patriots and their families, and said a grateful goodbye to Veterans Voice Project lead and host, Ted Robertson, who's last day as a member of the Mt. Carmel Team was September 1.
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Robert Irvine's Visit to Veterans Voice
Images by Ted Robertson | Media Outreach Coordinator | Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center
Robert Irvine (L) Ted Robertson (C) Bob McLaughlin (R)
The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service. Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Every year, the Home Depot Foundation fans out across the country to complete hundreds of projects improving the lives of those in need and making it possible for those who serve them to do it better. Home Depot's Danny Watson (R) and Mt. Carmel's Bob McLaughlin (L) talk about how Mt. Carmel and its constituency has benefited so greatly from those efforts.
Visit the photo gallery below. From simple benches to complex pergolas to outdoor seating, planters, counseling spaces and a massive mural, Home Depot went all out to enhance the Veteran's experience.
PHOTO GALLERY
Exterior Improvements to the Mt. Carmel Campus
Images by Ted Robertson | Media Outreach Coordinator | Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center
From all of us to all of you, we thank you, Home Depot!
Very sincerely, your friends at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center
The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service. Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
This week on Veterans Voice it’s time for Mt. Carmel’s 8th Annual Patriot Day Giveback, your opportunity to say thank you to those who sacrificed and served and to join us for a very special opening ceremony.
The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service. Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Saturday Jun 17, 2023
Saturday Jun 17, 2023
Housing for veterans between homes; services and aid for aging veterans; a layered approach to mental health treatment and hearing God's voice.
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Mt. Carmel is serving veterans in Trinidad, CO; jobs, networking and a cold beer for veterans; award winning veterans hiring veterans and a VSO first: meet Colorado’s Women Veterans Service Officer!
Join us for Veterans Voice Sunday mornings at 7:30 on KRDO Newsradio 105.5 FM, 1240 AM and 92.5 FM. The podcast drops Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. and is available at www.veteransvoice.us
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
In this episode, learn how to use your VA benefits to buy a home; Operation Step-Up providing transitional housing for Veterans and Greccio Housing setting a national standard for partnering to see Veterans and their families in permanent homes.
A FREE Class for Veterans on How to Navigate the VA Mortgage Lending Systemwith Sterling Campbell Presented in part by Loan DepotMay 2, 2023 - 6:30-8:30 P.M.Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center530 Communication Cir., Colorado Springs 80905
LEARN MORE ABOUT OPERATION STEP UP AND 719 HEROES
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DONATE TO HELP HOUSE VETERANS
The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service. Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
In this episode, a 17 year old filling a vital food pantry; living your final days with dignity; more services for Veterans coming to Pueblo and a Veteran radio show host spreading the word!
Seventeen year old James Irwin Charter School honor student, Janelle Rivera, is leading a five-school drive to fill Mt. Carmel's nearly empty food pantry and Hope Closet with food, clothing and toys. The Lets Give Back event is being hosted by Mt. Carmel April 15, and will feature the treat of lunch for those who donate!
Janelle comes from a military family who were once Mt. Carmel clients in need of assistance. And now that they are in a better place, they are giving back to see it paid forward.
LEARN MORE ABOUT LETS GIVE BACKCall: 719-772-7000
LEARN MORE ABOUT JAMES IRWIN CHARTER SCHOOLS
Army Veteran, Mike Thomas, explains how his approach to helping you live your final days in dignity, beauty and peace.
REQUEST PIKES PEAK HOSPICE SERVICES
Request Services: (719) 309-4719 | Open: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday-FridayWalk-In services at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital | Medical Arts Building1925 E. Orman Ave., Suite 156 Pueblo, CO 81004
Veterans Voice Pueblo
Fridays at 9:00 A.M. on KTSC 89.5 FM
Stream Live Here
Cassime (keh-SEEM) Joseph is leading our expansion to the Pueblo market as host of the Veterans Voice Pueblo radio broadcast and podcast. He is an Army veteran and student at CSU Pueblo majoring in mass communications with an emphasis on multimedia journalism; operations director for CSU Pueblo's media department and the KTSC 89.5 FM radio station; feature writer and photo journalist for school's The Today newspaper; president of the Student Veterans of America CSU Pueblo chapter and an active member of the Black Student Union.
The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service. Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Seventeen year old James Irwin Charter School honor student, Janelle Rivera, is leading a five-school drive to fill Mt. Carmel's nearly empty food pantry and Hope Closet with food, clothing and toys. The Lets Give Back event is being hosted by Mt. Carmel April 15, and will feature the treat of lunch for those who donate!
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
During the month of April, this very generous business owner is donating $.50 cents for every square foot of turf he installs to help fuel Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center's mission of supporting Veterans and the military connected community! Details are in the podcast!
SUPPORT VETERANS AND MILITARY CONNECTED FAMILIES!CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE TODAY(719) 299-0927
During the month of April, when you work with Top Notch Turf, owner Nick Byard will donate $.50 cents for every square foot of turf he installs to help Mt. Carmel support Veterans and military connected families!
TOP NOTCH TURF GALLERY
Images Courtesy of Top Notch Turf
SUPPORT VETERANS AND MILITARY CONNECTED FAMILIES!CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE TODAY(719) 299-0927
During the month of April, when you work with Top Notch Turf, owner Nick Byard will donate $.50 cents for every square foot of turf he installs to help Mt. Carmel support Veterans and military connected families!
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
In a Veterans Voice special presentation, we paired Colorado Springs Mayor, John Suthers, with long-time news anchor and Veterans Voice host, Mike Lewis, for an hour long look-back at the Mayor's time in office. He told us who he's endorsing in the upcoming Mayoral race, what he thinks the future should hold for our city and about a new project after he leaves office.
The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service. Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Saturday Dec 31, 2022
Saturday Dec 31, 2022
The Travis Manion Foundation is teaching how to lead with your strengths and family character building.
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Carrie Lukins and Preston Smith of 719 Heroes are working hard to house veterans. Mt. Carmel's Pueblo operations manager, Sal Katz, is positioning his team to grow and expand their range of services and getting ready for a Salute to Heroes. New Mt. Carmel partner, Oak Street Health's, Rob Parish, explains the advantages to veterans of managed care style health care. Be James Bond for a night and a cause, and much more in this week's edition of Veterans Voice!
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Lives saved and critical financial benefits restored. That's the power of a partnership recently formed between Medicare Mentors and Oak Street Health. In this podcast, Oak Street Health's, Rob Parish, and Medicare Mentor's, Rich and Pam Lewis, share stories of how pairing up is leading to veterans lives greatly improved.
Request Oak Street Health ServicesCall: Rob Parish at 480-440-7886Email: robert.parish@oakstreethealth.com
Request Medicare Mentors ServicesCall: Rich and Pam Lewis at 719-886-3377Request Services Online
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
In this episode of Planning Your Legacy, gifting your assets to others can be a valuable tool in estate planning.
Gifting can help you reduce your taxable estate and avoid the probate process.
You can donate appreciated property like stocks, bonds, and other securities while receiving a charitable deduction for the total market value of that asset. Along with that, you won’t pay any capital gains tax in the transfer .
Anyone can set up gift planning as part of their estate plan and when you do, you're helping Mt. Carmel better the lives of thousands of veterans, military and their families!
Get your planned giving questions answered.
Contact Dana Rocha, Director of Development and Fundraising
By phone: 719-309-4774By e-mail: drocha@mtcarmelcenter.org
Download Your FREE Planned Giving Guide
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Several years ago, Sara Berberrette and her son began a journey of giving. With the help of her then seven year old Isaiah, Sara started baking cookies and taking donations for them. They used the money to buy Christmas toys for military families. They've worked hard and 2022 has been a breakout year for Operation Christmas Giving back! In this podcast, Sara shares her story of success and talks about big plans for the future!
Follow OCGB on FacebookBuy Your Munchkies Cookies Here (10% of Profits go to OCGB)
Donate on Venmo: @operationchristmasgivingbackDonate at PayPal: @operationchristmasgi
Contact Sara: operationchristmasgivingback@hotmail.com
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
In this edition of Veterans Voice, Mt. Carmel Executive Director, Bob McLaughlin, is looking back on 2022 and ahead to how Mt. Carmel will serve the military connected community in bigger, better and more ways in 2023. Then Nanette Brede' and how PrepConnect 360 is changing, and Chris Dahl and Daunte Davis on how Nursing and Therapy Service of Colorado is keeping veterans and their families healthy.
In Colorado Springs
Request Services: (719) 772-7000 | Open: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday-Friday
530 Communication Cir. | COS, CO 80905
In PuebloRequest Services: (719) 309-4719 | Open: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday-FridayWalk-In services at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital | Medical Arts Building1925 E. Orman Ave., Suite 156 Pueblo, CO 81004
Also in this podcast, Nursing and Therapy Services of Colorado are Healing Heroes by providing home healthcare to veterans with physical disabilities. NTSOC's Daunte Davis and Chris Dahl explain how their veteran therapy programs can help with chronic pain and a variety of other common health concerns by maintaining or improving health and well-being.
- Excerpted in part from the NTSOC website.
Request Healing Heroes Services Here
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
In this "Best-Of" podcast, the touching story of a young boy and his mom who formed a non-profit around getting donations for home made cookies and using the money to buy toys for kids. Then, the holidays can make a veteran or military connected family feel a lot of things, not all of them good. Mt. Carmel's Military, Veterans and Family Services, and Behavioral Health teams are at the ready with help you might need.
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Saturday Nov 26, 2022
Saturday Nov 26, 2022
In this podcast you'll meet Cassime Joseph, newest member of the Veterans Voice team. He's leading our expansion in to Pueblo. Then, a veteran teaching veterans to make soap as a means of healing. You'll learn about The Empty Stocking Fund's efforts on behalf of Mt. Carmel and how you can help. And finally, a veteran owned, veteran friendly business with job openings you'll want to hear about!
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
In this podcast, Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) State Captain, Jim Balcerovich, talks about PGRs origins and founding, their purpose and their mission to honor our fallen.
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Wreaths Across America Day is December 17. A day Wreaths Across America's Joe Reagan will tell you is for remembering, showing gratitude and turning out to help lay wreaths on the graves of the many who gave their all. In this podcast, Joe shares the Wreaths story, tells a couple of his own and has an ask of you. As you'll learn, your sponsorship of wreaths will have a profound impact.
Sponsor Wreaths HereEnter: "Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center (CO0243P) | 170567"if you'd like a portion of your sponsorship dollars to support our mission.
Veterans Voice on Wreaths Across America Radio
Thursdays 10:00 A.M. Eastern; Saturdays 8:00 A.M. Eastern; Sundays 6:00 P.M. Eastern
Stream Live Here
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
We're very excited to announce that The Veterans Voice is soon to launch in Pueblo! The program will begin airing December 3rd on KTSC 89.5 The Revolution based at Colorado State University, Pueblo. In this podcast, we introduce you to Veterans Voice Pueblo host, Cassime Joseph. Cassime is an Army veteran, college student, photo journalist, blogger, podcaster, radio host, KTSC radio operations manager and president of the CSU Pueblo chapter of the Student Veterans of America.
Veterans Voice Pueblo will air Fridays at 9:00 a.m. and is aimed at giving veterans a voice and getting the word out about the services provided for veterans and military connected families available at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center Pueblo, CSU Pueblo and other agencies in the Pueblo community.
Listen Live Fridays at 9:00 A.M.
Request Mt. Carmel Pueblo Services: (719) 309-4719Open: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday-FridayWalk-In services at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital | Medical Arts Building1925 E. Orman Ave., Suite 156 Pueblo, CO 81004
Cassime Joseph | Operations Manager | KTSC 89.5 FMPresident, Student Veterans of America CSU Pueblo Chapter
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
In this hour of Veterans Voice, completing Financial Peace University yields financial success for a veteran couple. Then Bill Nash on employment opportunities for veterans in the high-demand construction trades; Byron Edwards on OSHA certifications in facilities management and Blake Schwank on work in the IT/cyber security space.
Register for 2023 Financial Peace UniversitySeminar Openings in February and AugustCall Jonathan Helm: 719-772-7000
Interested in OSHA HAZMAT Certification?Classes are FREE for Veterans!Learn more at www.nationalpete.org/military-training-program
Start Your Career in Facilities ManagementVeteran Friendly Companies are Hiring Across the CountryByron Edwards: bedwardsfm@gmail.com
Explore a Career in IT TechVeterans Owned Colorado Computer Support is Hiring!Call: (719) 355-2440
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Founded in 1984, the Empty Stocking Fund is fueling the charitable work of 20 agencies around the Pikes Peak Region that in turn impact more than 350,000 lives every year. In this podcast, executive director of the Gazette Charities Foundation, Deb Mahan, explains how every dollar you give provides $1.50 in assistance and that no donation is too small.
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
November is National Veterans and Military Families Appreciation Month. In this podcast, Phil Long Dealership's Executive Vice President and Partner, Kevin Shaughnessy, explains what's behind the company's veteran-friendly culture and why they're making a donation of up to $100,000 to Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center.