• 10th Annual POW-MIA Ceremony

    1st Summit Arena Cambria County War Memorial 326 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, PA

    Each year, Veteran Community Initiatives' acknowledges the bravery and sacrifice of prisoners of war (POW), service members missing in action (MIA), and their families and ensures that the commitment to bring them home is remembered. Please join us for a special recognition service in the 1st Summit Arena Cambria County War Memorial Lobby. Friday, September…

  • VCI @ Good Vibes Save Lives, 6th Annual Concert Fundraiser for Suicide Prevention

    Laurel Arts Center 214 Harrison Avenue, Somerset, Pennsylvania

    Veteran Community Initiatives, Inc. (VCI) is proud to support the Good Vibes Save Lives Concert Fundraiser for Suicide Prevention! Please stop by our table to find resources and information regarding VCI's programs and services while you enjoy the concert's many festivities: Memorial Walk Live Music Food Trucks Luminaria Community Resources Informational Sessions Special Guest Speaker…

  • Rural Veterans Outreach: Windber VFW

    Windber VFW Post #4795 1420 Graham Avenue, Windber, Pennsylvania

    All Veterans and Community Members Welcome! Join us for a light lunch, networking, and resource sharing at the Windber VFW Post #4795. This no-cost event will have Veteran experts and Advocates available to discuss and present Veteran-related topics, such as benefits, claims, caregiving, discharge upgrades, healthcare, PTSD, veteran support groups, homelessness, outreach & enrollment, military…

  • Tee It Up For a Wounded Veteran Golf Tournament

    Windber Country Club

    Hosted at Johnstown's premier private Country Club, this 3-day annual golf tournament benefits local wounded Veterans. Call (814) 266-1416 for tee times. Please note that you must call 7 days in advance to book your tee time. Sponsorships are now open! Contact Derek Tyson, General Manager/PGA Pro for more information: (814) 266-1416. $30 Donation benefits…

  • Cambria County Military Hall of Fame 10th Induction Ceremony

    1st Summit Arena Cambria County War Memorial 326 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, PA

    The Veterans Committee of 1st Summit Arena @ Cambria County War Memorial will conduct their 10th Induction Ceremony to honor notable veterans from Cambria County, PA, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. All are welcome and encouraged to attend! To be inducted are: Army Private 1st Class Anthony P. Coll, Army Private John F. Gallagher, Air…

    Free
  • 2025 Veterans Symposium, 20th Anniversary

    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College 101 Community College Way, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

    Veteran Community Initiatives, Inc. (VCI) hosts an annual no-cost symposium, referred to as Veterans Symposium, to bring together Veterans, experts, policymakers, service providers, and advocates for exploratory learning about issues and initiatives affecting the Veteran community, including Veterans' well-being, rights, and services. The Veterans Symposium has coordinated by the Pennsylvania Disabled Veterans Rehabilitation (PDVR)/Occupational Vocational…

  • Veterans Leadership Program Food Distribution

    Veterans Leadership Program's (VLP) Military Share Food Distribution will be held on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 at 727 Goucher Street Johnstown, PA. Vehicle lineup begins at 11am.

  • GJSD Veterans Breakfast

    The Greater Johnstown School District will hold it's 26th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Nov. 6. Please call (814) 533-5670 Ext. 1670 to register. GJSD Veterans Breakfast 2025

  • Admiral Peary Veterans Breakfast-Lunch 2025

    The students at Admiral Peary Area Vocational Technical School have planned a special event in your honor!On November 6th, the Culinary and Cosmetology programs will be offering their services at 8 AM and 12 PM.Veterans can enjoy either breakfast or lunch and choose from one non-chemical salon service for you and a guest.To RSVP call…

  • Sen. Judy Ward Veterans Lunch 2025

    Sen. Judy will host a Veterans Appreciation Lunch on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the American Legion Park Social Hall at 1501 N. Juniata Street Hollidaysburg, PA, from 11:30am-1:30-pm. Area veterans and their families are invited to attend free of charge in appreciation of their service to our country. Attendees must register by calling (814) 695-8386.

  • Bishop McCort Veterans Breakfast 2025

    Bishop McCort's National Honors Society would like to thank our veterans for their service by inviting them to a free breakfast on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 from 0730-1030. The invitation is extended to all veterans plus one guest. Please RSVP by calling (814) 536-8991 no later than Wednesday, Nov. 5.Bishop McCort Veteran Breakfast 2025

  • Sen. Stefano & Rp. Metzgar Veterans Breakfast 2025

    State Sen. Pat Stefano and Rep. Carl Metzgar will once again to host a Veterans Breakfast for Somerset County veterans, as a token of appreciation for those who have served our great nation. The event will allow them to connect with other local veterans and learn about the state-related services available.Ron Mash, director of veteran…