Veterans receive support at 2-day event in Monterey County
ALL THREE A LITTLE HIGHER THAN THE STATE AVERAGE. ## SA NTA CRUZ COUNTY RECEIVED MORE MONEY TODAY TO INCREASE HOUSING FOR HOMELE. SS MONEY WILL CREATE 36 NEW HOMES FOR VETERANS, YOUTH AND FAMILY. ES THE MONEY COMES FROM THE STATE’S HOMEKEY PROGRAM WHICH CREATES NEW HOUSING UNITS THE HOMESS THROUGH THE PURCHASE OF HOTELS AND OTHER BUILDINGS#S. OF MONTEREY. .. TODAY AND TOMORROW HOMELESS VETERANS RETURN TO MONTEREY COUY NT FAIR. IT’S A ONE-STOP R FO HELP WITH HOUSING, JOB AND HEALTH ACTION NEWS STORY EIGHT REPORTER ARIANA SO. JA Veterans receive support at 2-day event in Monterey County Serving those who have served this country – On Friday, many local veterans showed up on the first day of the annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down, an event aimed at helping veterans in need, by providing them with different resources . A veteran, Michael Manning, said: “We have many veterans who suffer from dementia, diabetes and who are homeless. People who gave their lives for our country. Some of the resources include food, medical, dental, legal advice, haircuts, housing resources, religious services and more. Homeless Veterans Stand down coordinator Tom Griffin said: “We have 16 lawyers here. You meet with them and talk to them and try to understand what their legal needs are and tomorrow we have three judges here who are going to deal with the tort issues that they can decide. So they walk out of here with a clean slate. “Veteran Dan Hunter picked up clothes for the summer season, as well as a blanket. Hunter said, ‘It helps a lot of vets. During this economy, the way it is now, it’s very helpful for veterans. Legal services, clothing, it’s a friendly atmosphere all around. He also visited the dentist, a resource that many veterans consider one of the most important. General dentist Richard Kent said: “Right now we do any type of dentistry that can be done quickly. So this morning I was able to do some extractions for a man who was in pain and had infections.” They also provide dentures, making it a quick process that usually takes several visits. Oral surgeon Lawrence Wallace said: “It increases the possibility of employment. It increases socialization and sometimes more importantly it improves the nutrition and overall health.” Many different resources give veterans in need a better quality of life. “Some people got hit in tanks and their brains shook. You know, they might not seem together, but they actually like caring people,” Manning said. Dates of the event: Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18 Opening of services: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dinner: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Serving those who have served this country – On Friday, many local veterans showed up on the first day of the annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down, an event aimed at helping veterans in need, by providing different resources. A veteran, Michael Manning, said: “We have many veterans who suffer from dementia, diabetes and who are homeless. People who gave their lives for our country. Some of the resources include food, medical, dental, legal advice, haircuts, housing resources, religious services and more. Homeless Veterans Stand down coordinator Tom Griffin said: “We have 16 lawyers here. You meet with them and talk to them and try to understand what their legal needs are and tomorrow we have three judges here who are going to deal with the tort issues that they can decide. So they walk out of here with a clean slate. Veteran Dan Hunter picked up clothes for the summer season, as well as a blanket. Hunter said, “It helps a lot of vets. During this economy, the way it is now, it’s very helpful for veterans. Legal services, clothing, it’s a friendly atmosphere all around. He also visited the dentist, a resource that many veterans say is one of the most important. General dentist Richard Kent said: “Right now we do any type of dentistry that can be done quickly. So this morning I was able to do some extractions for a man who was in pain and had infections.” They also provide dentures, making it a quick process that usually requires multiple visits. Oral surgeon Lawrence Wallace said: ‘It increases job opportunities. It increases socialization and sometimes more importantly, it improves nutrition and overall health. Several different resources offer veterans in need a better quality of life. “Some people have been hit in tanks and their brains have been rattled. You know, they might not seem together, but they actually like caring people,” Manning said. Event dates: Friday June 17 and Saturday June 18 Opening hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dinner: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.