Student Veterans Association helps community

On Feb. 23, The JSU Student Veteran Association partnered with the Stewpot Community Center and launched a local outreach project.

Private Tony Carlvin (left), Sergeant Lonnie Page, and Sergeant Steven “Dale” Brown.
Private Tony Carlvin (left), Sergeant Lonnie Page, and Sergeant Steven “Dale” Brown.

The mission of the project was to reach out to veterans in the local community. The project proved to be a success as the JSU SVA extended themselves to several veterans in the Jackson area by preparing and serving food.

The SVA is a national student organization that provides military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation. Additionally, chapters often coordinate campus activities, provide pre-professional networking, and generally provide a touchstone for student veterans in higher education.

Stewpot is an organization that offers several different programs – from shelter, to clothing, to counseling, to children’s programs.