Friday, January 09, 2009

One-stop source for veterans

REP. BROWN-WAITE TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL VETERAN BENEFIT RESOURCE FAIR

One-Stop Resource Fair for All Veteran Related Needs

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) will host her second annual veteran benefit resource fair Saturday, January 31st at the Nature Coast Technical High School in Brooksville. This year’s fair will feature representatives from local and national veteran agencies, and provide information and assistance, including: Veteran Claims services, Education Benefits, Employment Services, Housing/Social Services and Medical/Dental Services. Some of the highlights at this year’s fair will be the Blood Mobile to make a donation, as well as taping opportunities for the Veterans History Project.

“5th District veterans will once again have an opportunity to participate in a great event that provides a wealth of information about the services and benefits available to veterans,” said Rep. Brown-Waite. “Area residents, whether they are a veteran or know someone who served our country with honor and distinction, are invited to come out to the fair and get some information about resources available to veterans and their families.”

The veteran resource fair will feature officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs, local VSO officers and members of Rep. Brown-Waite’s staff, all in one place to support America’s heroes. Veterans are invited to join their friends and neighbors Saturday, January 31st at the Nature Coast Technical High School, located at 4057 California Street in Brooksville, just off Spring Hill Drive.

As a leading advocate for veterans, Rep. Brown-Waite wants to ensure all 5th District veterans have information about claims services, education, employment and housing resources, as well as medical and dental benefits. Also, if veterans are interested in giving their videotaped story for the Veterans History Project, please contact the Congresswoman’s office toll-free at (866) 492-4835.

DATE: Saturday, January 31, 2009

TIME: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

LOCATION: Nature Coast Technical High School
4057 California Street
Brooksville, FL

WHO: Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite
*Invited Groups and Organizations Listed Below are Subject to Change*

Scheduled to Attend:

James A. Haley VA Hospital
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. – Blood Mobile
Alzheimer’s Association – Memory Mobile
Veterans History Project – Taping Available by Appointment
CERT
DAV Post 67
Property Appraisers Office
Hernando County Veteran Service Office
Health and Human Services – will be doing Canned Food Drive
Lighthouse for the Blind
NSVA Seabees Island X6
FL National Cemetery
Central High School – Color Guard and Drill Teams
Springstead High School – AF Jr. ROTC Color Guard
Griffith Family Dental Group
West Central Chapter – Military Officers Association of America
NCTHS – Video Production Dept
Hernando Pasco Hospice
Gifts from Home

Invited to Attend but Not Yet Confirmed:

VFW Post 10209
Department of Veterans Affairs
Hernando County Sheriff’s Office
EMT – Hernando County Fire and Rescue
Hernando County Health Department
Nature Coast Korean War Veterans Chapter 174
WWII Re-enactors
WWJB Radio
Career Central
Christian Contractors
Hernando County Veterans Roundtable
Marine Corps League Detachment
Lea’s Prayers and Postage
Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association (WACS) – Chapter 97
Gulf Coast WAVES Unit 27
Aaron A. Weaver Chapter 776 – Military Order of the Purple Heart
Haley House
Sons of the Confederate Veterans
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
The Harbor
VFW Post – County Line Road (Pasco County)
Powell Middle School - Girl’s Chorus (45-60) to perform National Anthem and Armed Forces Medley
Family Readiness Group
Treats for the Troops
Red Shirt Friday
Young Marines – Marine Corps League Detachment 708

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