Veterans
and their families are invited to the Spring 2018 Veterans Stand Down, which
takes place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Sheridan Park
Community Center, 680 Lebo Ave. in
Bremerton.
Complimentary
services for women and men veterans and their families will be available
including dental screening, Veterans Assistance, housing, employment,
education, counseling and more. Qualifying veterans and family members may also
receive free clothing, sleeping bags, groceries, and personal hygiene items.
This
event is open to Kitsap County veterans and their families only. Please provide DD214, military retiree ID
card, or VA card. Unaccompanied family
members must bring a DD214 and proof of relationship. Active duty transitioning out of the military
or retiring by the end of 2017 are encouraged to attend to gather information
and resources to assist in their transition to civilian.
Service
providers include Department of Veterans Affairs, Olympic College, Veteran
Service Organizations, Northwest Justice Project, Washington Department of VA, Abraham
House, Asset Building Coalition, Housing Solutions Center, WorkSource, Department
of Social and Health Service, Red Cross, Kitsap Community Resources, and Kitsap Transit.
The
event is sponsored by the Kitsap Area Veterans Alliance (KAVA); VFW 2669 Riders
Group, Kitsap Sun, Kitsap Credit Union, Silverdale Chamber of Commerce, City of
Bremerton, Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, AL-P-109; DAV Chapters 5 & 22 +
Women’s Auxiliary; Michael & Karen Johnson; Abraham House; Kitsap County
Veterans Advisory Board; and Kitsap Area Veterans Alliance.
For
more information, contact the Kitsap County Veterans Assistance Program at
(360) 337-4811 or asargent@co.kitsap.wa.us.
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