Vermontitude interview with Dr. Bob Tortolani
In this Vermontitude video webcast, host Peter “Fish” Case chats with guest Dr. Bob Tortolani about the Vets Town Hall at the American Legion Brattleboro Post 5. Watch this ten-minute interview here.
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First-ever Family Vets Town Hall
On Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, community members gathered at an event where family members of veterans were invited to speak about their experiences. Everyone – veterans, family, and nonveterans – was encouraged to attend and listen. “I have often felt that the burdens of war weigh heavier upon our families back home,” says event emcee…
Press coverage of Vermont’s first Vets Town Hall
Vermont’s first-ever Vets Town Hall took place in Contois Auditorium in Burlington in November of 2017.
ABC22: Veterans and families share experiences at town hall
Colchester, VT– Veterans and families of veterans gathered on St. Michael’s campus at the ‘Family Vets Town Hall’ where attendees shared their experiences. Veterans typically share stories at the town hall events, but Sunday was the first day that family members of veterans were invited to speak as well. Read more.
Addison Independent: Bristol Vet helps give his comrades a voice
The fledgling national organization will provide support to local organizers and host a calendar of events at vetstownhall.org, with the goal of helping to establish annual Vets Town Halls in every state — and eventually in every community — in the United States. The organization also directly coordinates Vets Town Halls here in Vermont. Junger…
2024 Vets Town Halls in print
Local newspapers really showed up for VTH this year! Thank you to these publications for helping to get the word out:
VTDigger: Bestselling author Sebastian Junger registers nonprofit for veterans in Vermont
Sebastian Junger, bestselling author and co-director of the Afghanistan war documentary “Restrepo,” has launched a nonprofit organization — registered in Vermont — that aims to connect veterans and non-veterans through community events. The organization, called Vets Town Hall, will provide resources for any person or organization who wants to host a gathering where attendees can…