Dedicated To Support of Active Duty and Veterans
The Veteran's Support Network, Inc.
Our Causes
Our NEWEST exciting initiative -
U. S. Military Culinary Team Funding Resource Center
I was asked at the Fort Gregg-Adams competition to help raise money for the USACAT team (U. S. Army Culinary Arts Team) which I already have raised some of my $25,000 commitment. But when I learned all services actually compete on the team, I determined we'd raise more funds if everyone knew that. Thus, I created this Resource Center, other than minor administrative, filing costs, every penny will go directly to USACAT - the Captain of which is SGM David Turcotte, who will put those funds to use in providing training and supplies to prepare the team, and then travel expenses for the team to get to Luxembourg for the Culinary World Cup in 2026. They are multiple winners in the past and we want to see the military chefs recognized for their amazing talent. Your contributions of $1000 and up MUCH appreciated but ANY amount you can afford we will love as well.
We fund education and certification programs which help homeless veterans build their resume, their brain and their self-confidence which can translate to jobs they need now. In the future, they can then continue to grow into high-end food service operations. We help them get out of that "rabbit hole" they are in, and recognize that they CAN learn and grow and be a key part of society like they were in the military. VSN owner, Edward Manley, will be teaching these classes in 2025 at U. S. Vets in Las Vegas. Contact us to be included in those classes.
Hiring screening is done by computers, then HR generalists, looking at resumes. We pay to add 9 certifications to their resume, and 8 days of training including restaurant management, food safety, HACCP, customer service, beverage management and more. Our partnership with the Foodservice Institute provides a lasting solution to a recurring problem of homelessness in America.
Join us in our crusade to fight homelessness among veterans with your donation today
- $25 to $10,000 via charge card!
- I provide the 8 days of training free, but I pay for the tests!
- $450 sponsors my cost for the 9 tests for 1 veteran.
- $1,000 sponsors my travel costs for an out-of-town class for 10.
- Call (561) 910-4579
Thanks Vet Support Network Sponsors & Supporters
The Robert Irvine Foundation has adopted the Enlisted Aide Award starting in 2024, after 21 years created and managed by Edward Manley, but we still have more to do with homeless veterans and more.
About Us
Vet Support Network is dedicated to our mission of addressing the needs of homeless veterans. We do this by teaching them the necessary skills to improve their situation. We offer an eight-day training and certification program in food service, and since 2003, we have helped more than 4,000 students. We've taught at the White House, Camp David, the residence of the Vice President, the Pentagon, and even Afghanistan and Iraq. Our reach expands across the globe, helping to ensure that our military, both veterans and active duty, get the training they need to come home to the opportunities they fight to protect.
Vet Support Network needs your support to continue, however, and our fundraising efforts continue to focus on supporting homeless veterans with the help of individuals, companies, and corporate sponsors who are interested in sharing contributions for homeless veterans.
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