We are Veterans Helping Veterans
Our vision is to provide FREE assistance to veterans, their surviving spouses and dependent children.
Our Mission
Veterans Support Group is dedicated to empowering our veterans by providing FREE support services and assist them in becoming valued, productive, and respected citizens who contribute to their community.
Our Vision
To provide transitional assistance to veterans (including the homeless) through the following services:
- Assistance with service-connected claims
- Host weekly support group meetings
- Provide a personal hygiene facility
- Assistance with housing
- Serve hot breakfast
- Make a washer and dryer available
- Provide clothing for veterans in need
- Provide a food pantry service
- Training and interview preparation
The Veterans House & Service Center (VHSC) is dedicated to having a “Hands On Approach” assisting our clients so that all areas of needs are met by providing Veterans, and their surviving spouses with access to care, reduction of re-submissions and re-encounters, bring increased awareness to veterans about illnesses related to their military exposures, and referrals to VA healthcare or VA community care in order to reduce preventable instances of heart disease, hypertension and stroke.
Why we’re Here
There are over 17K veterans who reside in Henry County and 20-30K in Clayton and surrounding counties. VSG believes with increased support from our community partners, we will be able to provide assistance to a majority of these veterans and their surviving dependents.
30 Apr 2024
Thank you to the Central Ga. E.M.C. for your generous grant. These funds will assist us in our continued mission to assist all Veterans and their families. Pictured l-r Sandy Duke-Cole, Jim Dunn, Julian from Central GA EMC, Curley Henry and Marlet the VSG mascot/dog.
18 APR 2024
COO Christopher Smith and VSG Board member Dr. Edgar Dillard presented letters of appreciation & VSG coins to 10 cadets of the Luella HS JROTC Program. These cadets helped with the loading and unloading of over $1000 worth of donated cleaning supplies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) donated to VSG by ALPLA inc.
Thanks cadets and thank you ALPLA Inc!
Jim Dunn
Chief Executive Officer
US Marines Corp
Our Senior Staff
Christopher Smith
Chief Operating Officer
US Army (Retired)
Curley Henry
Curley Henry
Director of Staff Operations and QC
US Army (Retired)
Our Volunteer Staff
Sandy Duke-Cole
Finance Manager
Alysha Landers
Executive Secretary
Jeramie Perkins
Claims Advocate
Darieus Owens
Social Media Manager
Sandra James
Clothes Closet Team
Ray Nickson
Facilities Manager
Cassandra Taylor
Claims Advocate
Darryl Dean
Assistant Facilities Manager
Billy Lee
Claims Advocate
Gloria Lee-Hawkins
Claims Advocate
Dr. Edgar Dillard
Training and Education Coordinator
What we Offer our Veterans
Service Connected Claims Assistance
We help veterans with the completion of VA Forms for compensation and benefits by researching and collecting of evidence to include in the VA compensation packet. Additionally, we request medical records, assist spouses with filling for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), referrals to Partner Organizations, request copies of DD214 or DD215, and assistance with creation of electronic VA accounts (eBenefits, myhealthevet).
Washer and Dryer Available
Personal Hygiene Facility
We provide homeless veterans a safe place to come and shower as needed. Bathroom and showers are handicap accessible. Toiletries and personal hygiene items that have been donated by several organizations will to help veterans to get back on their feet.
Homeless veterans and veterans without access to laundry facilities can use our washer & dryer when available.
What we Offer our Veterans
Hot Breakfast
Military Camaraderie
Veterans (especially homeless vets) can stop in and have a hot breakfast with us every Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Clothes Closet
The Clothes Closet provides clothing for veterans. The clothing is a mixture of gently used and brand new clothing (Donated by Ralph Lauren – Tanger Mall) and gently used clothing that has been donated to us from the local community. We have new and gently used women and men clothing.
Military camaraderie is a unique bond that transcends time, duty, and service. It’s a connection that’s often hard to describe yet so palpable for those who’ve experienced it. Whether on the front lines or during times of peace, the sense of belonging and mutual respect within the military community is unparalleled.
Judgement Free Zone
VSG offers a space free of judgment, where we can share stories of loss, trauma, and recovery. It’s a healing process where one realizes they aren’t alone. Their brothers and sisters in arms are with them every step of the way.
Our Supporters
Mayor Vincent
McDonough
Mayor Ford
Stockbridge
VSG SPONSORS
Veterans support group, Inc.
In-kind contributions welcomed
In-kind contributions welcomed
| Clothing | Shoes | Toiletries | Computers | Office Supplies | Canned Goods
Community support for veterans is about acknowledging their sacrifices and supporting their journey back to civilian life. By promoting awareness, advocacy, and direct support, VSG can ensure that veterans are not just appreciated for their past contributions, but also empowered for their future endeavors.
Calling All Volunteers!
Calling All Volunteers!
We need YOU! Veteran Support Group (VSG) is an ALL-volunteer non-profit organization with a passion, vision, and mission to serve veterans, surviving spouses and dependent children.
Join us! When volunteering with VSG we strive to meet you where you are, offering a variety of opportunities such as:
Staff volunteers: Apply & Interview for a specific role within our organizational teams, (Advocacy, Volunteer mgmt., social media mgmt., Public Relations, IT support, Clothes closet, Food pantry, Operations, Food services).
Youth volunteers: High School JROTC programs, Scouts, and other youth programs can volunteer with parental consent and adult supervision from their programs in support of special events and as needed projects.
On call volunteers: Support special events and as needed projects.
Veterans Court Community Service: Recommendation from Henry County courts, Apply & Interview with our Leadership team.
Team Volunteers: Support specific staff leaders in social media mgmt., Public Relations, Volunteer mgmt., IT support, Multimedia tech, Clothes Closet, Food pantry, cleaning crew, and Food preparation.
Calling All Volunteers!
Calling All Volunteers!
Perhaps you don’t have time to support the Veteran Support Group mission by volunteering. We are a 501c3 Nonprofit, please consider making a regular or one-time tax-deductible financial contribution or donating an item of value instead.
To Volunteer Contact Us Today!
Thank you! We are very happy to continue to serve Veterans and grow as an organization. Join one of our Teams by contacting us soon.