Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) co-hosted a Veterans Fair in Ann Arbor today to connect veterans and their families with the resources earned through their service. The event offered participants an opportunity to meet with veterans employment specialists, Veterans Affairs counselors and veterans services organizations.
“We owe our veterans and their families a great deal of gratitude, and it’s our responsibility to serve them as well as they served us,” said Rep. Dingell. “Today’s Veterans Fair provided information about the resources available to veterans and their families to ensure they can take advantage of all the benefits they have earned.”
“Our commitment to the men and women who bravely served our country does not end when they return home. Caring for our veterans is an issue that knows no political parties, and I’m proud to work with Rep. Dingell to help ensure America’s heroes have access to the very best care and resources that they deserve,” said Rep. Walberg.
Veterans and their families from Michigan’s 12th District who need help with the VA or another federal agency are encouraged to call Dingell’s Dearborn office at (313) 278-2936. Veterans from the 7th District can call Congressman Walberg’s office Jackson office at (517) 780-9075.
Organizations that participated in the Veterans Fair included:
American Legion Department of Michigan
Buddy-to-Buddy
Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County
Family Assistance Center – National Guard Family Programs
Governor Snyder's Office – Constituent Services
Michigan Attorney General - Senior Brigade program
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency – Veterans Services Division
Michigan Veterans Community Action Team (VCAT) – Region 9
Mobile Vet Center
Operation: Military Resources
State of Michigan Workforce Development Agency – Veterans Outreach Division
Team Red, White, and Blue
University of Michigan - Veterans and Military Services / Consortium of Veteran Educators
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
VA Detroit Benefits Office / Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
VA Loan Guaranty Division
VFW Department of Michigan Service Office
Vietnam Veterans of America
Washtenaw County Department of Veterans Affairs
Washtenaw County Veterans Recovery Court
