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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Bill 3.F-Reso 09/20/20043® September 2 , 2 0 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NORTH 'BAY VE'T'ERANS S'T'AND D OWN, OCTOBER 12 -14, 2004 . WHEREAS, "Veterans Helping Deter "an through Operation Hand Up have taken the lead in organizing the third,North B'ay Stand Down to assist homeless veterans in the area comprised of Solano, Napa, :Sonoma and Yolo. Counties; and WHEREAS, veterans and /or immediate-family members of veterans who served in any branch of the armed services who are homeless and /or in. need; are invited to attend the Stand Down scheduled for October 12., 1`3 and, 14, 2004 at the Dixon Fairgrounds, 655 South First Street, Dixon (see Exhibit A) and,.. WHEREAS' Stand Down.is a,grass roots and community -based focused outreach to provide services to those veterans and /or families who normally do not access local and veteran • services and allow them to apply for benefits they have never received by have earned due to their service to our country; WHEREAS, :the Stand Down brings public awareness to the plight of veterans in our communities as well as' bringing, federal, state and local service providers together to work as a team to solve social problems; enables local veterans to help veterans in need; identifies, refers and transports,homelessweterans to other extended stand downs, transition centers, drug and alcohol treatment programs, employment: opportunities, and other - appropriate programs. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RES ®LVED that the City,Couneil of`the City of Petaluma does hereby: support and applaud the efforts of the veterans and other individuals who have organizedthe.North Bay Stand Down, and encourage all veterans in need to attend and take advantage of the; °resources being offered. ro 0 Exhibit "A" Agent Orange PTSD & Hepatitis C Info ➢ Housing Information ➢ Barbers, Showers, and Toiletries ➢ Legal: Assistance & Credit Counseling Court Services — (MUST sign up Oct 12t Medical & Dental Screenings ➢ Drug & Alcohol Referrals. ➢ Pets — Care & Medical Screening ➢ Employment,Ass'istance ➢ Social Information Entertainment ➢ Spiritual Support & Counseling Services ➢ Food; Clothing & Supplies ➢ Veterans_ Benefits Information Food Stamps /General Assistance' ➢ Women'& Children's Services ➢ Gulf War and Iraq War Veterans' Info ➢ And Much More October'12, 13 1 14 j 2004 at the 'DikOn Fairgrounds, 655 South First `Street '.(Highway 1'i 3) in Dixon October 12 - Openin`g Ceremony, Registration, Sa'gn up for Court Services October 13 th — VA Services; County Social , Services„ Court Sessions October 14 t h­Alt Veterans ;Day (workshops & semi`nars - ALL Veterans are invited' to attend), Closings Ceremony FREE TRANSPORTATION WILL bE PROVIDED FROM THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ON OCTOBER 12 TH FROM S'ONOMA COUNTY Buses will arri et at the D kon g rounds at 1 Oarn on Oct. 12 and.'Ieave late afternoon on a Oct..14 . For information, registration, or to volunteer., pl:ease.call VUUU) UU- 01 1 o.r the,,Cou,nty..Veteran Services Office at (707) 565 - 596:0 oath - Wpiethba' y Vet Center at (707) 586 -3295 Early- registration is suggested so we. can. better assist you. Guerneville Veteran's,,Memorial Building —1 and Church 7:15am Santa Rosa Redwood Gos el Mission —101 6. Street = 7:45am Rohnert Park Vet .Center — 6225 ;State Farm. Drive 8:15am. Buses will arri et at the D kon g rounds at 1 Oarn on Oct. 12 and.'Ieave late afternoon on a Oct..14 . For information, registration, or to volunteer., pl:ease.call VUUU) UU- 01 1 o.r the,,Cou,nty..Veteran Services Office at (707) 565 - 596:0 oath - Wpiethba' y Vet Center at (707) 586 -3295 Early- registration is suggested so we. can. better assist you.