Background
CVEBs are independent, community-based organizations that are comprised of a collaborative network of Veterans, advocates, resources, and other stakeholders who organize in the local community to improve outcomes for Veterans, Service members, and their communities to create ‘Veteran-friendly Communities’.
The CVEB model provides a framework for local community leaders to begin having conversations with VA leaders about collaborating with existing community engagements or creating community collaborative networks where they don’t exist.
Inclusive
Remain open to all service members, Veterans, their families, stakeholders, resources, advocates, and existing community engagements and efforts
Establish a collaborative network within the community and provide the opportunity to connect with other Veteran-friendly communities
Accessible
Conduct public forums to provide open lines of communication and opportunities to collaborate
Hold public forums in geographically diverse locations to encourage broad participation
Community-driven
Focus on local issues identified by the community
Understand the issues and remain actively engaged
Flexible
Ensure local communities lead collaborative efforts to reflect unique characteristics and populations
Customize to meet local needs
Integrated
Connect to local resources and capabilities to maximize impact and improve Veteran outcomes
Leverage VA’s integrated presence with representation from all three administrations
Why Are CVEB's Important?
CVEBs provide a forum for local collaboration among public and private resources, services, and advocates. United around common goals, objectives, and actions, these communities will…
Improve Veteran/Service member outcomes by connecting public and private resources and capabilities
Create forums where public and private efforts can learn about each other and work together to enhance their effectiveness and improve Veteran/Service member outcomes
Enable Veterans/Service members to easily identify and reach all of the resources available to them, voice their opinions, and provide valuable input
Create direct and open lines of communication within the community to serve as an early warning system and enable local responsiveness to issues