KANE — Veterans and families are invited to attend the McKean County Veterans Resource Fair from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Kane Community Center, 46 S. Fraley St., Kane.
During the Veterans Resource Fair, community agencies, health experts and members of the Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) leadership team will be on site to answer questions, provide information and to meet with veterans face-to-face.
Veterans and their families will be able to meet with:
• Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) & McKean VA Clinic health experts will provide blood pressure screenings and flu shots for veterans eligible for VA services
• VA Eligibility & Enrollment information
• University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will have representatives on site from the admissions office to discuss educational opportunities at Pitt-Bradford and the use of GI-Bill/veterans’ benefits
• Vet Center to provide information about readjustment counseling available to combat vets and families
• McKean County & Community Veteran Service Officers to assist veterans in filing claims
• DAV transportation representative
• PA CareerLink will support veteran job seekers and family members who are looking for employment and/or career guidance
Veterans not enrolled in VA healthcare or are interested in speaking to eligibility representatives or a benefits counselor are encouraged to bring a copy of their DD-214 service discharge papers. These representatives will be on site and will screen for eligibility for VA services and benefits.
Attendees will be able to sign up for door prizes, too.
The Veterans Resource Fair is sponsored by the McKean County Community Veteran Engagement Board and hosted by the Kane Community Center. The engagement board is aimed at opening the lines of communication between veterans, the Veterans Administration and community stakeholders. For more information, contact McKean County Veteran’s Office at 814-887-3241 or Byron Sutton at 814-363-9100.
