Klarides-Ditria: CT Department of Veterans Affairs to hold Stand Down in Rocky Hill

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs  announced Veterans STAND DOWN 2021 will take place on Sept. 22-24.  While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way agencies and organizations operate, the DVA continues its commitment to serving Connecticut’s Veterans by providing this “one stop” access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, Veterans organizations, and community-based non-profits through online webinars and at five regional sites across the State. Stand Down 2021 includes all National Guard, Reserve, and Active-Duty Personnel serving in Connecticut.    PROGRAMS AND BENEFITS ONLINE PRESENTATIONS Sept. 22 and 23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. STAND DOWN 2021 will begin with a kickoff ceremony on Sept. 22 at 9 a.m. which will be broadcast live via social media from the DVA Auditorium at our Rocky Hill Campus.  This will be followed by informational webinars on Sept. 22 and 23 on a variety of topics will be conducted by the DVA, Federal VA, State & Federal agencies, and community providers. REGIONAL SITES ACROSS CT / IN-PERSON SERVICES Sept. 24 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Veterans attending will have access to a variety of in-person services, personal need items, vaccinations, legal services, medical screenings, and meals to go provided by the DVA, Federal VA, Veteran Organizations, many other State & Federal agencies, and community providers. Bridgeport: Port 5 National Association of Navy Veterans, 69 Brewster Street Danbury: Danbury War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive Danielson: Quinebaug Valley Community College, 742 Upper Maple Street Norwich: Easter Seals Veterans Rally Point, 24 Stott Avenue Rocky Hill: CT DVA Rocky Hill Campus, 287 West Street For additional information and to register for Stand Down 2021 please visit: https://portal.ct.gov/DVA/Pages/Veterans-Stand-Down

Sincerely, This is a press release from state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, R-Seymour, who represents the 105th District.