Free for All Individuals Who Have Served in the Military and their Families
Schenectady County has announced that it will hold a Veterans Day Out event for veterans and their families at Central Park in Schenectady on September 8, 2024. The event is free for all who have served in the military, irrespective of their veteran status, and their families.
The event is being co-hosted by the County’s Veteran Peer-to-Peer Network and Veterans Service Agency and will include information booths, live music, complementary food and beverages, and activities for kids.
“Our Veterans Day Out event is a wonderful opportunity to bring veterans together, provide valuable information about programs and services, and express our gratitude for their service,” said Schenectady County Legislator Holly Vellano, Chair of the Military Affairs & Veterans Committee. “We look forward to a day of community, support, and celebration for our veterans and their families.”
Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024
Time: 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: Central Park Pavilion, 500 Iroquois Way in Schenectady
For more information about the event or to RSVP, visit www.schenectadycountyny.gov/veterans or call (518) 374-0526. RSVP by August 30, 2024.
With over 7,200 veterans calling Schenectady County home, we recognize the invaluable contributions and sacrifices made by those who have served our nation. The County is committed to providing services to our veterans, to ensure they receive the support, resources, and recognition they deserve.
Veterans Service Agency
Our Veteran Service Agency provides comprehensive assistance to veterans, guiding them through the Department of Veterans Affairs and advising them on available benefits tailored to their service. From aiding in benefit applications to addressing queries and tracking claims through the VA system, the VSA works to help veterans receive the support they deserve.
https://www.schenectadycountyny.gov/veterans
Veterans Peer-to-Peer Network
Discover Schenectady County's PFC Joseph Dwyer program, a local initiative committed to offering peer support to our veteran community. Collaborating with various local organizations and programs, the Dwyer program ensures accessibility by meeting veterans where they are. Through hosting meetings and organizing activities, this program welcomes individuals who have served, irrespective of their veteran status, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
https://www.schenectadycountyny.gov/vetpeernetwork
Honor A Veteran Program
The Honor-A-Veteran program is a collaboration between Schenectady County’s Veterans Service Agency and the County’s Honor-A-Veteran Committee to honor veterans who were either born in or currently reside in Schenectady County.