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VETERANS RESOURCE FAIR & STAND DOWN

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 | 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

MISSION

The Veterans Resource Fair and Stand Down in Durham
will provide an informative, respectful, free and fitting event to all in Durham County who served our nation through any military service at any time in any location
and has need of services, support or assistance.

VISION

Improving outcomes of the Durham County Veterans
through proactive engagement of an underserved community by making connections to the appropriate resources, programs, and opportunities.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Employment and training opportunities

Promotion of self-sufficiency

Housing support

Trauma response

Legal services – Legal Aid

Food security – Also to include free meal at the event

VA Benefits – Connecting with local Veteran Service Officers and learning about benefits available through the Veterans Benefits Administration (information only)

Suicide prevention

Free items that are donated prior to the event

Services for families, caregivers, children of veterans

Participant Service Categories
Benefits
Legal
Housing
Outreach
Employment
Education
Health
Treatment
Supplies

Family Life Center at Greystone Church 

2601 Hillsborough Rd

Durham, NC 27705

VENDOR REGISTRATION

If you are a veteran-serving organization or non-profit and would like to be a vendor at the Veteran Resource Fair and Stand Down, please follow this link.

COFFEE & DONUTS PROVIDED BY

LUNCH PROVIDED BY VFW POST 8466 CHUCK WAGON

Footbridge Dental is partnering with the Veterans Resource Fair and Stand Down in Durham to offer a FREE dental triage for military veterans. This includes x-rays and an examination to determine the appropriate treatment plan. Referrals will be made to several clinics for treatment. 

Limited appointments are available. Appointments are highly recommended. Please visit the Footbridge Dental Appointment Page

VOLUNTEER TO HELP

There will be a virtual volunteer informational meeting on August 31, 2023 at 1 PM. Please fill out the registration form below to receive the zoom link.