Fort Riley Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)

07/15/2024

Dine and Dial Wed 07/17/2024 7 PM Central.
Financial Educational Call for Military Survivors
The Call number is (1-605-475-5910; Access Code 7681905 #)

Who: Military Survivors and friends are invited to dial into the next Financial “Dine and Dial” call and have access to some of the popular past calls that were recorded.

What: These calls, held at least quarterly, provide a forum for Military Survivors and friends to ask questions on education tools and to better understand techniques for identity theft minimization, saving and investing, estate planning considerations, tax issues, insurance, potential financial resources, and budgeting concerns in creating financial success and hear from various guest presenters and other peers.

When: The next live call is Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 7:00 pm Central

Where: The Call number is (1-605-475-5910; Access Code 7681905 #); the call originates from Ft. Leonard Wood Survivor Outreach Services. (*6 mutes or unmutes the call) and is a joint venture between the financial counselors from the Ft. Leonard Wood SOS program, and other locations.

Why: Many Survivors have asked for assistance in navigating potential resources, including how to better grasp potential projected positive cash flow opportunities and estate planning techniques, milestones, and scholarship programs.

05/27/2024

Survivor Community, this Memorial Day we honor the legacies of your fallen Heroes and remember their commitment and sacrifice for our Nation.

05/17/2024

https://www.wibw.com/2024/05/16/annual-run-wall-roll-through-kansas/
All are welcome to attend the Annual Run for the Wall at Heritage Park in Junction City at 4:30 on Sunday May 19th to wave flags and cheer on the riders coming through at 5:00. Follow the link for more information.

The Run for the Wall takes veterans to Washington, D.C. ahead of Memorial Day.

05/15/2024

Please see below for information regarding the upcoming SOS Surviving Spouses Recognition Event. Please RSVP by calling the SOS Coordinator at 785-307-4625 or Army Community Service at 785-239-9435.

05/02/2024

ATTENTION! Tomorrow's Surviving Spouses Recognition Event has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.

04/19/2024

Fort Riley's SOS is hosting a Surviving Spouses Recognition Event!
If interested in attending please RSVP by calling or texting 785-307-4625.

04/15/2024

The SOS Advisory Board will be this Thursday, April 18 at 1100. Please give a call or text to let us know if you can attend. 785-307-4625.

The next Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Advisory Board meeting will take place on April 18, from 1100 hrs.- 1200 hrs. at Bldg. 7264 in the SOS Area. The Advisory board works with Survivors and the Command to make program improvements and helps to keep our Survivors connected to their Army Family.

If you have ideas on ways we can improve our service or changes you would like to see, let us know. If you are a local Survivor and are interested in making change happen and can spare time to attend the Advisory Board Meeting please call, respond to this post or send a private message. We look forward to working with you. SOS can be reached at (785) 307-4625 or (785) 239-0630

04/12/2024

The quarterly SOS Dine and Dial will be Wednesday, April 17. Please see below for more information.

04/05/2024

To all surviving Spouses, your sacrifice is never forgotten. Today we honor your courage, strength and resiliency.

03/21/2024

Click the link below for more info on the TAPS College Experience for Teens and Parents.

03/12/2024

FYI: Community Event. Sharing for Awareness.
Please follow the link below for more information.

A new memorial will be unveiled in Junction City, which will remember 83 fallen Kansans who sacrificed their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.

03/11/2024

The next Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Advisory Board meeting will take place on April 18, from 1100 hrs.- 1200 hrs. at Bldg. 7264 in the SOS Area. The Advisory board works with Survivors and the Command to make program improvements and helps to keep our Survivors connected to their Army Family.

If you have ideas on ways we can improve our service or changes you would like to see, let us know. If you are a local Survivor and are interested in making change happen and can spare time to attend the Advisory Board Meeting please call, respond to this post or send a private message. We look forward to working with you. SOS can be reached at (785) 307-4625 or (785) 239-0630

10/03/2023

There will be a quarterly Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Advisory Board meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from 1100 hrs – 1200 hrs at Bldg. 7264 in the SOS Area. The Advisory board works with Survivors and the Command to make program improvements and helps to keep our Survivors connected to their Army Family.

If you have ideas on ways that we can improve our service or what type of changes you would like to see, let us know. If you are a local Survivor and are interested in making change happen and can spare time to attend the meetings and work on Survivor issues, please let us know.

SOS can be reached at (785) 307-4625. We look forward to working with you.

09/27/2023

Fort Riley Army Community Service would like to invite you to attend the Fall Apple Day Festival on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

The Memorial Balloon Release event will be held at Fort Riley on the Artillery Parade Field. During the event, a vocalist will sing a special song in honor of our Fallen Heroes. This portion of the event is scheduled to begin at 10:00 am. You will have the opportunity to inscribe your Fallen Heroes name and a brief message on a white balloon to be released in their memory.

Please see the below items for additional details. If you are able, we ask you to please RSVP, to let us know if you are planning to attend so we can coordinate seating.

Please free to contact us at (785) 307-4625 for any additional information or to RSVP.

09/15/2023

https://www.army.mil/article/269983

Thank you to those who came out to the Fallen Hero Run on September 9th to help honor our Fallen Heros!

Follow the link for the full article and to view photos of the event.

FORT RILEY, Kansas – More than 360 Soldiers, family members, Gold Star and survivor families, and civilians gathered on Saturday, Sept. 9 for Fort Riley...

08/17/2023

Mark your calendars for Friday, August 25th at Noon at ACS for the Fallen Hero Boot Display Workshop Event. Bring your boot and we will supply the rest. These boots will be displayed at the Fallen Hero Run on September 9th.

08/02/2023

1 Week Left
Survivors, there is 1 week left to apply for PACT Act Benefits in order to be eligible for backdated benefits. The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.

The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that the VA assumes (or “presumes”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps the VA provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.

This page will help answer your questions about what the PACT Act means for you or your loved ones. https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ You can also call the VA at 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711).

08/01/2023

08/01/2023

On August 1st, we honor Gold Star Children. Having lost a parent in service to this great nation, we honor the unique sacrifice, resilience, and strength of Gold Star Children. We stand with you always.

07/24/2023

Come join us tomorrow for a short meet-and-greet with your new Survivor Outreach Services Coordinator from 10:30-11:00a, followed by the ACS Birthday Bash!

12/10/2022

Today is the day! If you registered for this event, remember to come by the 675 McGinnis Way between 10-2 today!

12/06/2022

Tuesday, December 13th at 6:00 there will be a Community Walk for Su***de Awareness event in Manhattan City Park.

"Please help us be a voice for those who are often unheard."

12/05/2022

Please visit www.militaryspousejobs.org for more information on this wonderful opportunity!

11/11/2022

Today and every day, we are grateful for our Military Veterans and the families who support them.

10/28/2022

Want to get a head-start on Overcoming Stress as the holidays approach? Check out our upcoming AFTB class on 10 November 2022. To register call ACS 785-239-9435.

10/19/2022

Reminder about tonight's Dine and Dial call at 7pm central time!

10/11/2022

Please join us for the annual events hosted by the American Legion and Army Community Service!

Contact Ashley in the Survivor Outreach Services to register at:
785-239-0630
[email protected]

09/27/2022

It was an honor to attend this event with some of our Fort Riley area Gold Star Surviving Families. Please see the below article by 1ID Public Affairs.

TOPEKA, Kan. -- The State of Kansas held a Gold Star Family memorial monument dedication ceremony, Sept. 23, 2022, at the Kansas State Capitol Visitors...

09/27/2022

Save the date!

The next Dial and Dine will take place on October 19th at 7pm.

09/26/2022