“New Day” Program to combat opioid epidemic extended for three more years
VMC is proud to announce our New Day Program is officially extended for another three years! This program is made possible with the support of Pennsylvania’s Department of Military and Veteran Affairs. "New Day" serves our most vulnerable Veteran population, providing...
Comcast Newsmakers: Executive Director, Joe Brooks, highlights our COVID-19 response
Joe Brooks, Executive Director for the Veterans Multi-Service Center, describes how VMC has addressed the COVID-19 crisis as it relates to the needs of homeless vets. Recorded October 14, 2020.
On the First ‘Virtual’ Wawa Hoagie Day, Celebrate Local Heroes and Fight Hunger
By Dan Stamm • Published June 30, 2020 • Updated on July 1, 2020 at 12:17 pm NBC 10 One of the signature events of the Wawa Welcome America weeklong festival was a little different this year -- but with a tasty twist for people in need and local heroes. Wawa Hoagie...
102.9 WMGK-FM will broadcast the 14th Annual John DeBella Veterans Radiothon
Jun 18, 2020 | Press, Station 102.9 WMGK-FM will broadcast the 14th Annual John DeBella Veterans Radiothon live from outside of the WMGK Studios on Friday June 19, 2020 from 6am to 6pm. All proceeds from the Radiothon will benefit the Philadelphia Veterans...
CITY WORKS TO RELOCATE HOMELESS FROM PHILLY AIRPORT
CLICK HERE TO WATCH By Katherine Scott Tuesday, May 26, 2020 1:34PM ET PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The effort to relocate members of the homeless population who sought shelter at Philadelphia International Airport began early Tuesday morning. Ambulances, outreach vehicles,...
Secretary Carson Visits Edison 64 Veterans Community
Secretary Carson toured the Veterans Multi-Service Center’s Edison 64 Veterans Community in Philadelphia, which provides permanent supportive housing for 66 formally homeless veterans. A former high school converted into affordable housing, it is now a living memorial...
#MidAtlanticMeetup in Philly/Pittsburgh, PA
HUD’s Mid-Atlantic region is connecting virtually with local partners to see how they are coping in the COVID-19 environment. Virtual meetings spotlight their work as they face major challenges caused by the pandemic. #MidAtlanticMeetup launches with Executive...
New ‘Edison 64’ Building Pays Tribute to Those Who Served, Houses Veterans
By Rebeccah Hendrickson - Channel 6 ABC. The building itself secured its place in history a long time ago. Now, the reason why is part of its name - 64, otherwise known at the Edison 64 - the 64 students who went to the old Edison High School and died in action during...
New veterans’ housing facility in Kensington relieves pressure so residents can focus on their passions
BY HENRY SAVAGE ON 01/23/2020 Edison 64 is overseen by the Veterans Multi-Service Center (VMC), a nonprofit on North 4th Street that provides veterans with housing, employment, and benefits assistance. At the facility, care providers like Kathy Salerno work on-site...
Changing of the Guard – VMC Announces our new Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2019 CONTACT: DEBBY DERRICKS 267-255-5851 Philadelphia, PA, December 11, 2019 – VMC is proud to recognize the contribution of its transitioning Executive Director, Col. Tim Williams (retired), who has decided to step down for an...

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