The Official Voice of Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. ®
An organization chartered by the U.S. Congress
May/June 2003
2003 Candidates Statements
Marsha Four I served in the Army Nurse Corps (1968-70), at Fort Campbell, KY and in Vietnam with the 18th Surgical Hospital. I worked in nursing until 1996.
In 1993, I fostered the initiation of Philadelphia Stand Down, serving as ED until 1999. In 1996, I became Program Director for Homeless Veteran Services at The Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service & Education Center. My responsibilities include a 95-bed transitional residence, a day service program for homeless veterans, and grant writer.
I joined Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 67, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, in 1987, serving as a Director, Vice President, Convention and State Council Delegate. At Pennsylvania State Council I am our VISN4 MAC Representative and Homeless Veteran Committee Chair.
In 1999 and 2001, I was elected National Board Director-at-Large and have served as Chair, National Women Veterans Committee; Vice Chair, Task Force on Homeless Veterans; and member, Government Affairs Committee and Health Care Task Force.
In 2001, I was appointed to the VA Women Veterans Advisory Committee and appointed Chair in August 2002. In May 2002, I was appointed consultant to the VA Homeless Veterans Advisory Committee.
In May 2003 I was awarded the Unsung Hero Award by the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
I am married with three sons and reside in Springfield, Pennsylvania.
I hold honesty and integrity in highest regard. If re-elected, I pledged to continue my work for VVA and veterans, with commitment and responsibility to duty.
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