The Seminole County community is giving back to those who served our country and are now in need. The Seminole County Veterans Services Division is partnering with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH)-Seminole to host a Veterans Stand Down, Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will offer essential services to homeless, precariously housed, and at-risk veterans, such as medical care, haircuts, dental screenings, clothing, and more. Seminole County Veterans Services will aim to educate participants on additional resources such as healthcare assistance, survivor benefit claims, and other support programs. “There is a lot of veterans in need, and some don’t have places to stay. Homeless. If it weren’t for these kinds of events, they wouldn’t know what to do,” said Nathan Bradley, a veteran. The Seminole County Community Health Division will also be in attendance, offering unsheltered former servicemen and women crucial items to improve their overall health and well-being. “We are all one team, and we are in this together. We don’t leave anyone behind, and we are here to make sure they understand that,” said Jason Althouse with Seminole County Veteran Services.Veterans interested in attending can take advantage of free LYNX transportation by showing the event flyer.
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. —
The Seminole County community is giving back to those who served our country and are now in need.
The Seminole County Veterans Services Division is partnering with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH)-Seminole to host a Veterans Stand Down, Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event will offer essential services to homeless, precariously housed, and at-risk veterans, such as medical care, haircuts, dental screenings, clothing, and more. Seminole County Veterans Services will aim to educate participants on additional resources such as healthcare assistance, survivor benefit claims, and other support programs.
“There is a lot of veterans in need, and some don’t have places to stay. Homeless. If it weren’t for these kinds of events, they wouldn’t know what to do,” said Nathan Bradley, a veteran.
The Seminole County Community Health Division will also be in attendance, offering unsheltered former servicemen and women crucial items to improve their overall health and well-being.
“We are all one team, and we are in this together. We don’t leave anyone behind, and we are here to make sure they understand that,” said Jason Althouse with Seminole County Veteran Services.
Veterans interested in attending can take advantage of free LYNX transportation by showing the event flyer.
