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Stories

Sharing Moments That Inspire: Every day at VA Providence, Veterans, staff, and community partners make a difference. Here, we spotlight their stories — from personal triumphs and innovative research to compassionate care and meaningful outreach. These moments reflect the dedication and heart behind our mission to serve those who served.

  • The Employment Resource Center (ERC) collaborated with SENEDIA – The Alliance for Defense Tech, Talent, and Innovation to connect Veterans and students with career opportunities in the defense sector.

    Veterans learn about Job Opportunities available through the Defense Partnership Program.

  • VA Providence Healthcare System staff attended the Rhode Island IX Memorial on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, to honor the nine Marines from Rhode Island who lost their lives in the Beirut Barracks Bombing of 1983.

    The 1st Battalion 8th Marines (1/8) Logo built into the Rhode Island Nine Memorial.

  • The VA Providence Healthcare System proudly supported the 8th Annual Cape Cod Stand Down for Veterans on Friday, Oct. 17, at the Cape Cod Irish Village.

    VA Providence's Jeannine Ahart assists a Veteran with VA Enrollment during the Stand Down event.

  • VA Providence celebrates the opening of the new Crossroads Summer Street Apartments—174 one-bedroom units, including 10 dedicated to Veterans through our HUD-VASH program.

    Crossroads Summer St. Apartments Grand Opening!

  • VA Providence’s Women Veterans Program hosted an inspiring evening on Oct. 15 at Downey Weaver American Legion Post 34 in Charlestown, bringing together Women Veterans from across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

    VA Providence's Joanne Barrett speaks to a fellow Veteran at her table while Women Veterans converse during the event.

  • Rhode Island FC’s Clay Holstad, Amos Shapiro Thompson, and Rio Hope-Gund visited VA Providence for a transformative event centered on listening and connection.

    Rhode Island FC players Amos Shapiro Thompson (Left), Clay Holtstad (Middle), and Rio Hope-Gund pose for photos VA Providence Veterans and Staff.

  • As part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Week, the VA Providence Suicide Prevention Team hosted a Suicide Prevention Walk and Resource Fair.

    VA Providence staff and Veterans march down Chalkstone Avenue to support Veteran Suicide Prevention.

  • VA Providence hosted its first New Patient Orientation, designed to help Veterans new to the VA system understand the resources and services available to them.

    VA Providence Patient Advocates Michael Norde (Right) and Ellen Fitzgerald-Mccallum (Left) speak about their roles.

  • VA Providence leadership participated in the Center Expert and Shareholder Forum (CESF) on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, reinforcing the Medical Center’s strong support for Veteran-focused research.

    VA Providence Director Lawrence Connell speaks about the importance of THRIVE during the Center Expert and Shareholder Forum (CESF).

  • On August 26, Veterans gathered in the Nutrition Department’s Healthy Teaching Kitchen for Smart Shopping: Cost-Friendly Grocery Tips for Veterans.

    VA Providence's Lynn Leclair speaks to Veterans about Smart shopping.