September 1, 2015

“Stand Down” Veterans Assistance Event

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On Friday, Sept. 18, a Stand Down event for homeless veterans will be held at the Connecticut Veterans Home at 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

*Please note that all veterans are invited to attend. Veterans do not have to be homeless to receive benefits.

The event will provide medical screenings, veteran benefit information, legal and motor vehicle assistance, employment and educational assistance, and free bus transportation to veterans.

In our area, bus transportation will be provided by CT Transit of New Haven from the New Haven Green – at the Corner of Temple and Chapel Street – 245 DeKoven Drive at 6:30 a.m.

Also, bus transportation will be provided from the VACT Medical Center, Building 2, Main Entrance – 950 Campbell Avenue in West Haven at 6:30 a.m.

(click the image above for more information or to register)

The first Stand Down event for homeless veterans tookplace in San Diego California in 1988. The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) has backed and supported Stand Down events nationally since 2002.

Please pass the word along to anyone you know who may wish to attend.

For more information and to register, contact: 860.616.3802/3808, www.ct.gov/ctva.

As always, if you are unable to attend but would still like to connect with me, please call 1(800) 842-1423 or email dave.yaccarino@housegop.ct.gov for more information.

Sincerely,

State Representative Dave Yaccarino

87th General Assembly District

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