Ohio University's Student Veterans of America (SVA) Chapter/Club offers a friendly environment of diverse and dynamic individuals who share many of the same struggles, excitement, and pride of returning to formal education for professional and personal development after completing our country’s call to service. SVA membership is open to Ohio University student Veterans, current members of the Ohio National Guard, Reservists and ROTC Cadets.
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#STOP17 Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Annual #Stop17 event held in Baker’s 3rd Floor Atrium in November to raise awareness about the 17 U.S. veterans who take their own lives every day. Complete 17 repetitions of your favorite exercise and receive a free #Stop17 t-shirt. More information to come.
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Polar Bear Plunge
Annual event hosted by the Albany VFW Post 9893, at Lake Snowden in Albany Ohio, benefiting the Beacon School and the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
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Veterans Day
Annual Veterans Day parade hosted by Ohio University and the city of Athens.
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Heroes Helping Heroes
Each year, Ohio University Veteran and Military-Connected students work with the Athens County Veterans Service Office, in The Plains, to identify local veterans' families that need financial assistance over the holidays. The Ohio University Chapter of Student Veterans of America (SVA) provides support to these families through charitable contribution requests from local Veteran and Non-Veteran organizations like the VFW, American Legion and Elks Lodge.
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Athens Area Stand Down
The Athens Area Stand Down is held the first Friday of October every year at the Athens County Fair Grounds. The event helps homeless and near homeless people by getting them through the winter months. Open to Veterans and non-Veteran.