Monday, July 23, 2012

Stand down to assist veterans

ANSONIA - No Vet Left Behind, Inc., a nonprofit that serves all veterans, will hold a stand down next month. The organization assists active duty, National Guard, homeless and retired veterans and their families and holds stand downs twice a year.

The veterans fair will be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 17 at the organization’s Stars and Stripes Thrift Shoppe, 14 Jewett St.

The free event includes clothing, medical assessment, dental screening, haircuts, toiletry kits, information about wills, life insurance, legal aid/child support, assistance applying for DD214 and more.

For faster registration have DD214 or VA ID available. If a VA ID is not available along with the DD214, a photo identification must be provided.

Free breakfast and lunch will be available. Volunteers are encouraged and donations are welcomed.

Some free transportation will be available. To obtain a schedule and pickup times, call Mary Porter, No Vet Left Behind President, at 203-906-0533 or 203-732-7800.

 

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