WWII and Korean War Veteran Appreciation
May 17, 10:00am-2:00pm
Please join us as we honor and recognize the service of our WWII and Korean War Veterans on Friday, May 17th, 2013 from 10:00am-2:00pm. Free lunch will be served and we will be offering a variety of alternative health options to manage pain and stress. Clear Path for Veterans is a community based organization that recognizes the importance of honoring our warriors. Please join us!
Flyer (PDF)

Connect2Careers
Tuesday, April 16, 8:30am-1pm
FedCap and Easter Seals will be hosting an opportunity for veterans to find sustainable employment while enjoying family environment of our Clear Path facility. Registration and breakfast will be from 8:30am-9:30am and the Connect2Careers "speed dating" will be from 9:30am-11:30am. Networking will take place from 11:30am-1:00pm.

• Please RSVP by April 8th to Philip Daniels 1-646-568-0992 or phone Clear Path for Veterans at 315-687-3300.
• Flyer (PDF)

Fayetteville-Manlius sophomore gives $2,322 to local veterans’ group A Fayetteville-Manlius High School sophomore, whose father and uncle were first responders at the 9/11 terrorist attacks, has donated $2,322 – all the gifts she received at a party for her upcoming 16th birthday – to a local veterans organization. Shannon Fullam of Manlius presented her check to Clear Path for Veterans, an organization which helps local veterans reintegrate back into the community, at a luncheon Wednesday. read more at syracuse.com

Greta Greta was a 12 year old German shepherd who lived a full life. She was my first therapy dog and she brought joy to many. Unfortunately, our pets don’t live long enough, but for what time they are here, they fill our hearts will joy. In memory of Greta—Tami Evans Thank you Tami for your $225 donation in memory of Greta

Thanks to the Salt City Dart League and the Polish American Club for helping raise $2,630 for our Dogs2Vets program. Generous donations such as this, enable us to provide important services to our veterans and their families. Our Dogs2Vets program has successfully graduated two vet/dog teams with several others acheiving their Good Canine Citizens certification. Thanks again to all who participated in this successful event.

1st Job Readiness Session, March 13 10am-12 noon
On March 13, Fedcap and Easter Seals will sponsor a Veteran Connect2Careers™ Job Readiness Session. Sessions are designed to assist Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with resume preparation, job readiness training, mock interviews, and personal branding.
When: March 13, March 27, April 10, Wednesdays 10am-12 noon. Where: Clear Path for Veterans. Contact: Phillip Daniels of Fedcap (646) 568-0992 / Melisa Spicer (315) 687-3300

Please see the flyer below for more information about Phase I and Phase II – Connect2Careers/Hiring Event.
Intake Form (Word)
Veteran Connect2Careers™ Flyer (Word)    PDF

Syracuse Law’s Valor Day – Saturday, March 23, 10am-3pm
–Talk to a lawyer
–Meet with a counselor
–Veteran’s Information Fair
Valor Day flyer (PDF)
Valor Day – info for attorneys, counselors, advocates and organizational representatives who would like to participate (PDF)

Shine for Clear Path Auction – Saturday, March 23, 3pm-6pm
Help Support Clear Path with Premier Designs Jewelry
Free admission: presentation 4pm, auction 5:30pm
Contact April Simons 931-241-9060 or AprilSimonsJewelry@yahoo.com
See flyer (PDF) or our Facebook page

BOCES students throw dinner supporting pets-for-vets program
A group of Cayuga County middle-schoolers is planning to sell a lot of spaghetti dinners to bring together two distinct populations: veterans and shelter dogs. About 10 students in grades six through nine of the STARTT Middle School Academy at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES will work with students in the culinary arts program to put on the third annual Pasta for Paws benefit. Friday, Jan 18 3:30-7pm at the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES, 1879 W. Genesee St. Road, Aurelius; tickets are $6 adults, $5 students and seniors, $3.50 children 10 and younger; call 253-0361 for more information.
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Congratulations Coach Marrone on the Pinstripe Bowl Win with our thanks from your fans at Clear Path and Fort Drum This summer, Head Football Coach Doug Marrone and his wife, Helen hosted Clear Path’s first annual Red, White and Blue BBQ. During this event, leaders from Fort Drum were introduced to our community and saw first-hand the support that is available to them after service. The military builds great leaders and coach Marrone and his staff recognized that very early in the season. The folks from Fort Drum met the coach at Clear Path and saw how much the men and woman in uniform meant to him and his family. We thank Doug, Helen and the leaders of Fort Drum for sharing with us the wonderful example of team, leadership and character values. Congratulations on your win and seeing the team with the flag of the 10th Mountain Division, is a great example of how we can support those who serve. As a community, we should all be proud!

Doug Marrone (right)

Earl Fontenot

Earl Fontenot – Operations Manager Earl Fontenot joins Clear Path as Operations Manager with additional duties as Veteran Outreach and Activities Coordinator. Earl is an Army Veteran and worked for the House of Representatives through the Wounded Warrior program as their Veteran Liaison, most specifically during Ann Marie Buerkle’s term. With a change in the congressional seat, Earl made the decision to enter the private sector and will begin working at Clear Path in January 2013 continuing as an advocate for veterans. He also sits on the Clear Path steering committee for our "Wingman" program, a vet to vet support network that will assist veterans with an "individualized" approach to services, benefits, healing and reconciling after service. He is also the Chairman of our Veteran Advisory Board. Earl brings experience to an often times overwhelming process of navigating the number of support groups and services available to veterans and their families. He joins us at Clear Path well equipped to help veterans and their families and we are happy to have him as part of our team.

Vietnam Veterans of America Donation
The Vietnam Veterans of America, founded in 1978, has been an advocate for veterans and their families for over 40 years. This year, the VVA Foundation and the local chapter #103 donated $2,000 to Clear Path which will go directly to purchasing a new stove. This generous donation will enable Clear Path to begin offering a Wednesday cafe, beginning sometime in January 2013. This cafe will be part of our developing culinary program and will enable veterans interested in cooking to become part of the Clear Path team. We thank the VVA and look forward to continuing our service to veterans and their families.

(l-r) Earl Fontenot, Veteran Outreach Coordinator at Clear Path for Veterans; Gordie Lane, President of VVA Chapter #103; Melinda Sorrentio, cofounder; Melissa Spicer, cofounder; Pete Bronstad, Board of Director VVA; Don Benack, Board of Director VVA; Steve Kinne, cofounder photo courtesy of John Ready, Veteran Images