Author: Jennifer Cooper
PROJECT: VetRelief > Articles by: Jennifer Cooper

Get in the Game: Football with Purpose Updates

The countdown is on! Football with Purpose is bringing the Legion Family together on Sunday, November 1, for an unforgettable day with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, all while raising awareness and support for veteran mental health. There are plenty of ways…

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September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month

For PROJECT: VetRelief, preventing veteran suicide is a mission we carry throughout the year. September provides an important opportunity to bring greater awareness to the conversation. Through our Suicide Prevention Initiative (SPI), we work alongside trusted Strategic Partners to connect…

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Football with Purpose: Tampa Bay Bucs Game Day Event

Join PROJECT VetRelief and The American Legion, Department of Florida on Sunday, November 1 as we partner with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Football with Purpose; a game dedicated to raising awareness and support for veteran mental health. Purchase your…

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Congratulations, Commander Matheson!

Congratulations to Bob Matheson on being elected the 2026–2027 Department Commander of The American Legion, Department of Florida! We are honored that he has selected PROJECT: VetRelief as one of the beneficiaries of his Commander’s Charity, alongside the Department's Disaster…

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Mission Accomplished: A Year of Milestones Achieved

This past year marked historic growth for PROJECT: VetRelief. We launched a redesigned website, streamlined our financial assistance application, expanded online resources, and strengthened our team to better serve Florida's veterans. Together, we celebrated all-time milestones by surpassing 2,000 veterans…

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The BIG PLAY is here!

The wait is over... It's time to announce the BIG PLAY! The American Legion, Department of Florida and PROJECT VetRelief's Suicide Prevention Initiative are proud to work with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Football with Purpose, a special game experience…

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Training Opportunity – Fri, June 12th

We’re excited to see everyone at the Department Convention, taking place June 11–14 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista! Join us for our informational training session on Friday, June 12 at 3:15 PM in Hibiscus/Iris*. During this session, we’ll…

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Don’t Miss This BIG Play!

MAJOR NEWS is about to hit the field during The American Legion, Department of Florida's annual Convention! Trust us, you won’t want to be left on the sidelines. A special opportunity is being announced, and it just might be the…

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Another Year, More Progress

As we close out another remarkable month, we’re also celebrating the completion of our 12th year as a program, and what a year it has been. Over the years, PROJECT: VetRelief has reached significant milestones, including record-breaking numbers of veterans…

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Connect with PVR in June

The Department Convention is coming up in June, offering a great opportunity to learn more about our program, connect with fellow members, and meet the PVR team. This year is especially exciting as it will be your first chance to…

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