Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma

09/11/2025

Today and every day we remember the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We vow to never forget the victims and hold those left behind in our hearts.

09/10/2025

Did you know? Games are a great activity for our residents in the memory care unit to help strengthen and maintain their motor skills.

09/08/2025

Our residents are about to 🍁fall 🍁into a good September!

09/05/2025

The new Homes for Heroes grant application is now live on the ADVS website!

As part of our mission to help reduce Veteran homelessness, this grant will focus on service providers that can provide place-based housing for homeless Veterans. ADVS will focus their efforts on reducing barriers to treatment and housing, prioritizing the most at-risk Veterans encountered.

To apply for the Homes for Heroes grant, click: https://bit.ly/466odMd

The closing date for applications is Friday, September 26, 2025.

09/03/2025

SAVE THE DATE! 🗣️

Join us on November 11 for a special Veterans Day tribute honoring our Vietnam Veterans. This event marks the final 50th Commemoration Pinning Ceremony, recognizing and thanking these heroes for their service and sacrifice.

Veterans, service members and the community are invited to attend this special ceremony recognizing all of our service members.

Vietnam Veterans can register for the event here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/veterans-day-vietnam-veteran-pinning-ceremony

Registration for all other Veterans and guests will open on Sept. 11.

09/01/2025

In observation of Labor Day, the ADVS main office in Phoenix and the offices at the Veterans' Memorial Cemeteries will be closed today. All cemetery grounds will be open for guests to visit loved ones.

Normal business hours will resume tomorrow, September 2.

08/29/2025

Today, we celebrate the 108th birthday of the Marine Corps Forces Reserves!

The Marine Corps Reserves have been a crucial component of our national defense strategy since they were established in 1916.

Happy birthday to all our Marine Corps Forces Reserves!

08/29/2025

Our Homes for Heroes grant application is now live!

ADVS will utilize $750,000 that the Governor has invested for Veteran homeless services to focus on Veterans currently experiencing homelessness. The Homes for Heroes grant awards will focus on service providers that can provide place-based housing for homeless Veterans.

For more information and to submit an application, click here: https://bit.ly/45FFSeL

The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services is pleased to announce that the application for the Homes for Heroes grant is now live.

08/25/2025

Our Veteran Benefits Counselors are here to help you with your VA claims, so set up an appointment with one today! VBCs provide free information, counseling and assistance to Veterans, their dependents and survivors in matters pertaining to federal and state benefits earned by honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States.

To set up an appointment via phone or in-person, click here: https://bit.ly/3DQbgfu

08/22/2025

Coming from a long line of service members, ADVS Recruiter Paul Sharp decided to honor his family members by helping others who have served.

Since joining the agency in 2024, Paul says that he enjoys serving the military population and working with an outstanding team of professionals. As a recruiter, Paul is tasked with representing the agency, promoting our services and hiring outside professionals to achieve our mission.

Read more about Paul here: https://bit.ly/4n03Sz5

Thank you for all you do for our Arizona Veterans!

08/14/2025

The Navajo Code Talkers were members of the United States Marine Corps during World War II who used their native language to create an unbreakable code so the U.S. military could transmit secure messages.

The code was developed by a group of 29 Navajo men, but by the end of the war, more than 400 Navajo service members served as code talkers. Often, this group is credited for the critical role they played in the victories of many key battles.

Thank you all for your service and sacrifices to our country.

08/07/2025

Do you know why the Purple Heart is purple? The color was chosen to signify the courage of those who serve, representing the blood of all those who made sacrifices in war.

Today on National Purple Heart Day, we remember and honor the brave service members who were wounded on the battlefield or who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your service.