Veterans stand down today in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A one-day stand down for veterans is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.

The stand down, organized by Voices for Veterans, is at the Clallam County Fairgrounds, 1608 W. 16th St., Port Angeles.

Homeless, in-need veterans as well as their immediate dependent family members can receive a variety of services, including hot meals (breakfast, lunch), medical/dental screening, screening information for colon and breast cancer, housing information, employment and education, veteran benefits, counseling, legal aid, haircuts, food, pet supplies and new clothing.

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Free transportation will be made available by Clallam and Jefferson transits. Veterans need only to identify themselves as a veteran for the benefit.

For more information, call Jeff Reyes at 360-797-1791, email voicesforveterans@yahoo.com or visit www.voicesforveterans.org.

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