Shelton State Community College Veterans Affairs to Host Meet & Greet Sessions for Those Interested in HERO PATH=S Grant

February 5, 2025 – Shelton State Community College (SSCC) will host meet and greet sessions in West Alabama for veterans, their families, and veteran support organizations interested in applying for the HERO PATH=s (Hope, Empowerment, Resources, Opportunities Practice, Attitude, Training, and Health=Success) grant. The grant is aimed at improving mental health care and support for veterans.

Sessions will be held Tuesday, February 11, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Hale County Extension Office Auditorium in Greensboro, Alabama (701 Hall Street) and Tuesday, February 25, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Bibb Medical Center Wellness Center in Centreville, Alabama (285 Hospital Drive).

SSCC, a leading advocate for veteran services, launched the grant in December 2024 to provide essential resources to veterans, dependents, and military spouses throughout West Alabama.

“This program comes at a crucial time, as mental health issues continue to affect many veterans, impacting their overall well-being and quality of life,” states Eric Prewitt, Director of Financial Aid and supervisor of the College’s Veterans Resource Center.

For more information on how the grant opportunity can help your community, contact Valerie Wilder at 205.391.2304 or Jonathan Rossell at 205.391.2311.