Press release from Veterans Services of the Carolinas:
Veterans Services of the Carolinas (VSC) will be hosting a Veteran Stand Down
event for Buncombe County and surrounding areas on April 29, 2022, 9AM – 3PM, at the
Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave, Asheville, NC 28801.
This event is open to Veterans of all ages and connection statuses, and will bring community
providers and resources together in one place for at-risk or homeless Veterans and their
families to access.Veterans will need to bring proof of service such as presenting a DD-214 or Veteran ID, or they
will need to be verified by the VA onsite at the time of registration. The resources that will be
available include health screenings, housing assistance, employment and training assistance,
mental health services, Veterans’ benefits assistance, clothing, breakfast and lunch, gear
distribution, hair cuts, and other additional services. This event is in partnership with the US
Department of Veteran Affairs and NCWorks.This event is still looking for volunteers to assist with operations. If you are interested in
volunteering for this event or any other volunteer opportunities with VSC, please contact our
office at 855-962-8387 or email us at vsc@abccm.org.
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