Q: What services does the Wounded Warrior Project provide that are not available to veterans from the federal government?
—Bob Sullivan, Canton
A: The Wounded Warrior Project is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that provides 18 programs and services for service members and veterans wounded after Sept. 11, 2001. It uses an individualized holistic approach in its programs, which include peer mentoring, family support and job training, Leslie Coleman, the organization's public relations director, told Q&A on the News in an email. "Our programs are innovative and research-based on warriors' needs," Coleman said. Coleman added the Wounded Warrior Project doesn't compete with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and "other governmental entities that serve wounded veterans" and doesn't accept state or federal funds. Its "economic empowerment" programs include TRACK, which provides academic and vocational training through on-site programs for one year, and Transition Training Academy, which helps veterans gain information technology training through partnerships with the U.S. Department of Labor and Cisco. Project Odyssey helps veterans "work through challenges related to combat stress and improve mental attitudes and outlook" through "outdoor rehabilitative retreats that encourage a connection" with nature, peers, staff and counselors, according to the organization's website.
Q: Where do you look for the current Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Assessment Manual utilized by the state revenue commissioner that was provided in a previous answer?
—Craig Heimbigner, Sandy Springs
A: That information, along with other details about Georgia's new title tax, can be found on the Georgia Department of Revenue's website: motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/forms/motor.aspx
Andy Johnston wrote this column. Do you have a question about the news? We’ll try to get the answer. Call 404-222-2002 or email q&a@ajc.com (include name, phone and city).
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