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Survivor Outreach Services

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Survival Outreach Services Coordinator

 

The Help We Offer

SOS provides a wide range of services, tailored to your needs: 

A Personal Support Coordinator

  • Your dedicated point of contact
  • Someone who listens and understands
  • Help with referrals, follow-ups, and getting the answers you need

Help with Benefits and Paperwork 

  • Guidance through Survivor benefits
  • Help completing important forms
  • Assistance tracking down paperwork or verifying entitlements

Financial Counseling

  • One-on-one help with budgeting, planning, or navigating financial stress
  • Connections to trusted resources like Army Emergency Relief

Local Support and Events

  • Grief support groups and workshops
  • Social and wellness events for Survivors
  • Special gatherings that bring the community together

Moving and Relocation Help

  • Support during moves or relocations
  • Help understanding what benefits or services are available in your new area
     

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Financial Planning for Unexpected Life Events

Financial Planning for Unexpected Life Events

Oct 20 10 am - 11:30 am
Basic German

Basic German

Oct 20 12 pm - 1 pm
Trick Or Treat Stroll

Trick Or Treat Stroll

Oct 22 10 am - 11 am
Wiggles and Giggles Playgroup

Wiggles and Giggles Playgroup

New Parent Support Program (NPSP) hosts a weekly playgroup for children 0-3 years of age and their parents.

Oct 22 10:30 am - 12 pm
Mom and Me

Mom and Me

German Lessons

Oct 26 10 am - 11 am
English as a Second Language

English as a Second Language

Learn how to speak English.

Oct 26 1 pm - 2 pm
Basic German

Basic German

Oct 27 12 pm - 1 pm

Basic German

Oct 27 12 pm - 1 pm
Basic German

Ansbach Hospital Maternity Tour with ACS

Join the ACS New Parent Support Program and learn about the birthing options and practices from the experts at Ansbach's hospital.

Oct 27 1 pm - 3 pm
Ansbach Hospital Maternity Tour with ACS

Ansbach Hospital Maternity Tour with ACS

Join the ACS New Parent Support Program and learn about the birthing options and practices from the experts at Ansbach's hospital.

Oct 27 1 pm - 3 pm
Ansbach Hospital Maternity Tour with ACS
Volunteer Orientation & VMIS Training

Volunteer Orientation & VMIS Training

Volunteer Orientation & VMIS Training. Provide information to help people register into the Volunteer Management Information System to record volunteer hours.

Oct 28 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Wiggles and Giggles Playgroup

Wiggles and Giggles Playgroup

New Parent Support Program (NPSP) hosts a weekly playgroup for children 0-3 years of age and their parents.

Oct 29 10:30 am - 12 pm
Mom and Me

Mom and Me

German Lessons

Nov 2 10 am - 11 am
English as a Second Language

English as a Second Language

Learn how to speak English.

Nov 2 1 pm - 2 pm
Retirement Planning & TSP

Retirement Planning & TSP

Nov 3 10 am - 11:30 am

Retirement Planning & TSP

Nov 3 10 am - 11:30 am
Retirement Planning & TSP
Employment and Volunteer Fair

Employment and Volunteer Fair

Nov 5 10 am - 1 pm
Female Solder Support Group

Female Solder Support Group

Nov 5 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Creating your Own Financial Plan

Creating your Own Financial Plan

Nov 10 10 am - 11:30 am
Baby Bootcamp

Baby Bootcamp

Baby Bootcamp offered by ACS's New Parent Support Program

Nov 17 9 am - 12 pm
Financial Planning for Unexpected Life Events

Financial Planning for Unexpected Life Events

Nov 17 10 am - 11:30 am
Volunteer Orientation & VMIS Training

Volunteer Orientation & VMIS Training

Volunteer Orientation & VMIS Training. Provide information to help people register into the Volunteer Management Information System to record volunteer hours.

Nov 25 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Retirement Planning & TSP

Retirement Planning & TSP

Dec 1 10 am - 11:30 am
Letting Go

Letting Go

A guided class and resource session designed to help you learn effective techniques for managing stress and improving overall well‑being.

Dec 3 1 pm - 3:30 pm