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Veterans Ink Donates to Non-Profit Operation Once in a Lifetime

— January 11, 2013 — Social Good
It is partly through Operation Once in a Lifetime, a non-profit organization supporting U.S. service members, that Veterans Ink does its work. The social enterprise is a company that provides inks, toners, equipment, supplies and repairs for the office and they're operated entirely by U.S. veterans, including disabled veterans.

The certified B Corporation also helps with a range of social services for soldiers through financial support, day care opportunities, networking, employment offers, and education, especially programs on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which many soldiers experience.

Veterans Ink received 170.1 out of 200 points on the B Impact Report (80 points are needed in order to be considered for the B Corp certification).

Contact Information
Veterans Ink website
Veterans Ink on Facebook
Veteran Ink on Twitter

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