Apply for health care job opportunities available at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home
ANNVILLE, PA – Exciting and career-enhancing opportunities in long-term health care await dedicated and compassionate people who want to care for American veterans and their spouses at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home (HVH) in Blair County.
The HVH is looking to hire registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse aides, and a clinical dietitian. Onsite interviews and conditional offers may be made on the day of the event. Please bring two forms of identification.
Anyone interested can learn more and apply by attending the HVH job fair from 10 am – 3 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at 138 Veterans Blvd., Duncansville, PA 16635.
Working at the HVH is an opportunity to broaden a career, learn new skills, and enjoy the comradery of fellow employees who care for men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. The HVH is one of six veterans homes operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA).
“At Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home, employees have a genuine care and appreciation for our veterans, and it shows in the quality care they provide,” said Christina Dambeck, HVH commandant. “HVH ensures that employees and residents alike are cared for and have the resources needed to thrive in their work and home environments.”
Commonwealth employment offers competitive pay, time off, retirement, and many other benefits. To learn more about the Commonwealth’s Total Rewards benefits package, visit employment.pa.gov/benefits.
If you are unable to attend the job fair, HVH is hosting weekly Walk-in Wednesdays hiring events from 10 am – 2 pm. Much like job fairs, Walk-in Wednesdays provide the public with a convenient way to explore employment opportunities and possibly receive a conditional job offer on the spot without having to schedule an interview.
For questions regarding the HVH job fair call Jolene Hoffman at 814-696-5348. Please apply for the position you are interested in prior to attending the job fair at www.employment.pa.gov. You can also apply for other DMVA positions across the state.
For more information about admission, employment, or volunteer opportunities at Pennsylvania’s veterans homes, visit Veterans Homes. You can also learn more by following DMVA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/padmva or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/padmva.
DMVA now accepting Veterans’ Trust Fund Grant Applications
ANNVILLE, PA – The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) announced that the 2025-26 Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF) is accepting grant applications for programs and services benefiting Pennsylvania veterans. The DMVA will award VTF grants to non-profit organizations, veteran service organizations, and county directors of veteran affairs across the state. Grant applications must be received no later than 2 pm EST on Friday, 16 December 2024.
“Veterans and their families have made great sacrifices in service to our nation, so it is important that we are there for them in times of need,” said Brig. Gen. John Pippy, Pennsylvania’s acting adjutant general and head of the DMVA. “With the help of the VTF, Pennsylvania can re-pay our veterans and send the message that they are not forgotten. Through this grant program, we are all one team with one mission of helping Pennsylvania’s heroes.”
Grant Funding Availability
Grant funding is available for new, innovative, or expanded programs or services operated by the county directors of Veterans Affairs or the Pennsylvania Association of County Directors of Veterans Affairs. The area of emphasis for applicants in this category is:
Veterans’ outreach initiatives
Grant funding is available to veteran service organizations with 501(c)(19) status and non-profit organizations with a mission of serving Pennsylvania veterans granted 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code. Funding priorities for applicants in this category are:
Social determinants of health
Transportation
Employment
Since 2013 when the grant program began, 312 grants totaling $8,141,860 have been awarded to organizations providing services to veterans in Pennsylvania.
The VTF is funded by generous Pennsylvanians who voluntarily donate their county juror stipend when applying for or renewing driver’s licenses, photo IDs, or motor vehicle registrations, when purchasing Honoring Our Veterans standard and motorcycle license plates, when purchasing Honoring our Women Veterans standard license plate, or through private donations.
The DMVA is authorized to solicit and accept donations to the VTF on behalf of the commonwealth. Tax-deductible donations can be made online at www.pa.gov/dmva/donate or mailed to PA Veterans’ Trust Fund, Bldg. 9-26, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA 17003-5002.
To learn more about the VTF and the grant application process, visit the Veterans’ Trust Fund or follow DMVA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/padmva.
