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Women veterans tell Philadelphia commission services were cut at Women’s Veterans Multi-Service Center; seek quarterly meetings
Summary
Several women veterans testified that management changes at the Women’s Veterans Multi-Service Center have removed women-focused programs, donated clothing and social activities; they asked the Veterans Advisory Commission to press for transparency, quarterly meetings with management and restoration of services.
Rosalyn Jarvis, who says she founded the Women’s Veterans Multi-Service Center, told the Philadelphia Veterans Advisory Commission on Dec. 10 that a change in upper management over the last six months led to the removal of women-centered activities, donated clothing and toiletries and other supports that had made the center a ‘‘safe place to breathe again.’'
Jarvis recounted that activities such as group meals, game nights, birthday celebrations and other social supports were cut without explanation, and that donated clothing and toiletries that veterans used for job interviews and daily needs were taken away. ‘‘These donations were dignity. They were hope,’’ Jarvis said,…
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