The Veterans Voice
Episodes
Saturday Feb 25, 2023
Saturday Feb 25, 2023
Partnerships are powerful for Mt. Carmel and the veterans and their families we serve. Executive Director, Bob McLaughlin, talks about how you benefit if you've served and how anyone can become a partner. In our second half hour, tax tips for you veterans and your families from a veteran who's mastered the IRS maze, then, the healing properties of archery.
Partnership Information: 719-772-7000
Tax Advice for Veterans, Military and Their Families
Robert Smith | Master Tax Advisor | Certified Public AccountantE: robert.m.smith@tax.hrblock.com
Archery School of the Rockies
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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.
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Veterans Voice had a visit from Kyle Blakely who is doing the military connected community a great service by gathering a lot of valuable information about the mayoral candidates and presenting it in a conversational tone in their own words.
Listen to All the Interviews Here
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.
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
In this podcast a conversation with CSU Pueblo's Ryan Kendall, Associate Director for Recruitment and Outreach. Ryan talks about CSU's very Veteran friendly campus as Colorado's first Purple Heart designated school, the high-value Veterans Success Center and how Veterans are set up for success from the day they engage.
Veterans, Learn More Here
Meet Your Veterans Voice Host
Cassime Joseph | Host | Veterans Voice Pueblo
Cassime (keh-SEEM) Oliver Joseph is a veteran of the US Army and multimedia journalist currently living in Pueblo, Colorado. He serves as operations director for CSU Pueblo's radio station, KTSC 89.5 FM, The Revolution. He is also president of the CSU Pueblo chapter of the Student Veterans of America and joins the Veterans Voice Project on-air/podcasting team helping to facilitate our expansion into new markets.
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.
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Other than traditional lunch meetings, the Military Officers Association of America, Pikes Peak Chapter, has been quiet since the pandemic hit. The aim now is to change that, stepping back into the flow of things. In this podcast, MOAA Pikes Peak's director of membership and treasurer, Felix Ulick, and Veterans Voice host, Nanette Brede', talk about why the 60 year old chapter's 400 members are on the march once again!
Learn More About MOAA Pikes Peak Here
MOAA National is Here
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 Feb 11, 2023
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
In our first half hour, a powerhouse team of military veteran experts and advocates in transition, employment and milspouse hiring discuss the new L.I.N.K. program at Mt. Carmel and the work they're doing to open up job opportunities for military spouses.
For Veterans and Milspouses Looking for Jobs Call:
Mark Smith, Director of Transition and EmploymentD: 719-309-4724
Blair Erato, Military Career Program CoordinatorD: 719-309-4758
In our second half hour, a conversation with Sue Hoppin, founder of the National Military Spouse Network, about how she's fighting hard to see that military spouses have a secure place in the workforce.
Milspouses Learn More Here
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.
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Mark and Mary Shuster have a shot for the post-holiday credit card flu, acknowledge that the economy is scary right now and touch on taking care of student loan debt. Get in financial control. Follow the steps. Free yourself to live and give and it all starts with the commitment of $20 and one day a week for nine weeks.
Register Now!Financial Peace University Presented by Mt. Carmel Veterans Service CenterCall Jonathan Helm at 719-309-4716
Mark and Mary Shuster, Financial Peace University Coordinators
Mark and Mary Shuster are a proud local military family and Mt. Carmel Ambassadors. Mark is a Director of Programs for a contracting firm and a Colonel in the US Marine Corps Reserve. Mary works as a flight attendant for a major airline. They have been FPU coordinators since 2018 and have worked with more than 75 Mt. Carmel Veteran families. Together, these families have learned how to use the Baby Steps to communicate and win with money.
The FPU Podcast with Mark and Mary is produced in the Veterans Voice studio located on the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Mark and Mary Shuster share the number one cause of divorce and have a message for singles. Take the steps. Get in financial control. Then live and give like nobody's business and it all starts with the commitment of $20 and one day a week for nine weeks.
Register Now!Financial Peace University Presented by Mt. Carmel Veterans Service CenterCall Jonathan Helm at 719-309-4716
Mark and Mary Shuster, Financial Peace University Coordinators
Mark and Mary Shuster are a proud local military family and Mt. Carmel Ambassadors. Mark is a Director of Programs for a contracting firm and a Colonel in the US Marine Corps Reserve. Mary works as a flight attendant for a major airline. They have been FPU coordinators since 2018 and have worked with more than 75 Mt. Carmel Veteran families. Together, these families have learned how to use the Baby Steps to communicate and win with money.
The FPU Podcast with Mark and Mary is produced in the Veterans Voice studio located on the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Mark and Mary Shuster explain dreaming in HD. You've been through the steps. You're in financial control. Now you're living and giving like never before and it all started with the commitment of $20 and one day a week for nine weeks.
Register Now!Financial Peace University Presented by Mt. Carmel Veterans Service CenterCall Jonathan Helm at 719-309-4716
Mark and Mary Shuster, Financial Peace University Coordinators
Mark and Mary Shuster are a proud local military family and Mt. Carmel Ambassadors. Mark is a Director of Programs for a contracting firm and a Colonel in the US Marine Corps Reserve. Mary works as a flight attendant for a major airline. They have been FPU coordinators since 2018 and have worked with more than 75 Mt. Carmel Veteran families. Together, these families have learned how to use the Baby Steps to communicate and win with money.
The FPU Podcast with Mark and Mary is produced in the Veterans Voice studio located on the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
An Air Force veteran, real estate agent, business owner and host of The American Dream TV Colorado Springs (ADTV COS), Clint Jordan is an energetic and charismatic success story. He could do a lot of self promotion with his TV program but that wouldn't reflect his true nature. He's chosen instead to dedicate ADTV COS to shining the light on members of the community he says give back more than they take. In the next installment of ADTV, he features Jay Cimino, owner of the Phil Long Auto Group, founder of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, and retired Colonel Bob McLaughlin, Mt. Carmel Executive Director.
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
In our first half hour, the AARP Foundation is back again with Tax-Aide and free tax preparation! Then, when you fins yourself in a sticky situation and you need legal advice, the Rocky Mountain Veterans Advocacy Project is standing tall and ready.
Call Mt. Carmel to Make Your Appointment(719) 772-7000
Apply for RMVAP Services
Call (720) 253-0963 or E-mail: clientservices@rmvap.org
In our second half hour, employers, you're missing out on high-value tax credits when you hire a veteran and February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The signs of being abused your dating teen might be showing are subtle but the danger is real.
If you are a Veteran looking for work, or an employer looking to hire Veterans or are purposely hiring Veterans, go to https://veterantaxcredits.com to register. Or call Craig at (303) 578-6572 for help getting started.
Get Help with Teen Dating Domestic Violence
Download the Dating Violence Resource Guide
Love is Respect Call: 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522 Online live chat www.loveisrespect.org
Break the Cycle 202-824-0707www.breakthecycle.org
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.
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
In this podcast, Jim and Jane Bloise, NAMI Homefront Class facilitators, discuss the class and how military-connected families benefit. Homefront is a free, 6-session educational program taught by trained family members of service members and veterans with mental health concerns. It is built on the foundation of NAMI's flagship Family-to-Family class, but customized to address the unique needs of family, caregivers and friends of those who have served or are currently serving our country.
- Excerpted from NAMIColoradoSprings.org
The Homefront Class is FREE and begins February 1, 6:00 - 8:30 P.M.
REGISTER HERE
Call for more information: 719-473-8477
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.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
In this Special to the Veterans Voice, a little cutting loose to honor lifetimes of service. Honor Flight of Southern Colorado presents Boots, Bubbles and Bourbon, a night to celebrate women Veterans and help fund their upcoming flight to commemorate the critical roles they played during times of war. Honor Flight's Cindy Long and Barbara Harris share a few touching stories and invite you to help keep them going!
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
Featuring Country Music Performer, Jacob Christopher Listen to Jacob Here | Book the Band
DONATE TO HONOR FLIGHT
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 Jan 14, 2023
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
This edition of Veterans Voice features three institutions of higher learning and three ways veterans can engage!
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
During KRDO's Midday Edition, Dan Cochell talked with Ken Curtner, Lead Clinician with Veterans Services at UC Health, about the Next Chapter program, a community wellness collaborative serving Veterans and their families.
Request Next Chapter ServicesOr Call: 1-888-719-8387
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
This week on Veterans Voice, the best start to the new year could be getting a great job. Get the details on Mt. Carmel's January 25, hiring event. Then, also in January, the Travis Manion Foundation is teaching how to lead with your strengths and family character building.
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.
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
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.
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
KCME's Keith Simon talks with A Toast to Veterans co-emcees, Bob McLaughlin and Linda Weise, about kicking off the new year with a Monte Carlo-themed charity fundraiser complete with hors d’oeuvres, drinks, ballroom dancing, a silent auction, and an evening full of casino-style entertainment!
January 7, 2023 | City Auditorium
BUY TICKETS | BID ON AUCTION ITEMS
6:00PM Cocktails, Danding, Hors D'oeuvers and Silent Auction
6:30PM - Welcome & Toast: Linda Weiss, Ret. Col. Robert McLaughlin
6:30PM - Tables Open; Roulette, Blackjack, Craps, & Texas Hold'em
8:30PM - SILENT AUCTION CLOSE
9:00PM - Event Close
Cocktail Attire Encouraged!
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 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
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.