Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center
Lynda Cink has a diverse background in development and fundraising, event management, community service coordination, and volunteer coordination. With experience in various roles in different companies, Lynda is also the founder and owner of Colorado Cosplayers Alliance and LnB Connectors. Additionally, Lynda has worked as the President of KPPF - 98.5FM | 1040AM | 95.7FM and as the CEO and President of Power Media Group. With a passion for comic books, gaming, and pop culture, Lynda has co-owned CK Comics & Collectibles and GalaxyFest. Lynda has also been involved in media work as an executive producer at LnB Wired and a radio personality at LnB Radio Network. Their educational background includes completion of Leadership Pikes Peak and service in the United States Air Force.
Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center
Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center provides career and transition assistance, behavioral health and wellness, supportive services, connection to community resources, and safe event space for veterans, military members and their families. The non-profit has proudly supported nearly 5,000 clients through more than 20,000 visits since 2016. Mt. Carmel was a dream of Mr. Jay Cimino and his strong desire to support our veteran community in meaningful ways. The Career and Transition team directly assists transitioning service members, veterans of all eras, and their family members in gaining meaningful employment, emphasized support for military spouses. The team collaborates with employers, military installations, and community partners to ensure success. The Colorado Governor recently extended state funding five years for the Veterans Service to Career program based on strong success of our pilot program. Our Behavioral Health and Wellness services include individual, group & couples therapy, no-cost therapeutic retreats, trauma-focused yoga, tai-chi & PTSD-focused support. Services are confidential and open to veterans of all era and regardless of discharge status. Supportive Services are a hand-up to members of the veteran community experiencing crisis. Working with national and community partners, the goal is to help people stabilize their lives allowing them to access other wellness and career services they may need. Mt. Carmel also provides a safe, multi-functional space to support groups and our partners. We collaborate with over 40 community partners to ensure success for our clients. Visit Mt. Carmel at 530 Communication Circle off 8th Street in Colorado Springs; on Fort Carson in the SFL-TAP building; and online at veteranscenter.org