Washington, D.C. — U .S Rep. John Katko (NY-24) announced he will host a Veterans Resource Fair this month at Onondaga Community College to connect Central New York veterans and their families with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as well as local organizations specializing in service to veterans and their families.
“Central New York veterans have put their lives on the line to defend our freedom and our democracy. Every day, my office works to assist these brave men and women, and their families, when they face challenges with the VA or other federal agencies,” said Rep. Katko. “In order to help our local veterans community cut through bureaucratic red tape when dealing with these agencies, our upcoming Veterans Resource Fair will connect local veterans and their families with the VA, as well as local organizations committed to supporting CNY veterans. I encourage all interested veterans and their loved ones to attend.”
Participating in the event are representatives from the following organizations and offices:
- S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Caseworkers from the office of U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24)
- American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.
- Cayuga County Veterans Service Agency
- Clear Path for Veterans
- DAV Volunteer Transportation Network
- Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program – Easterseals New York
- Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University
- Onondaga Community College Office of Veterans Affairs
- Office of New York State Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter
- Office of New York State Assemblyman William Magnarelli
- Office of New York State Senator Bob Antonacci
- Onondaga County Veterans Service Agency
- Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
- Syracuse University Office of Veteran and Military Affairs
- Syracuse VA Medical Center
- Syracuse Veterans Center
- Team Red, White, and Blue
- The Military Order of the Purple Heart
The event details are as follows:
2019 Veterans Resource Fair
Saturday, April 27, 2019, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Coulter Hall & Library at Onondaga Community College
4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215
Parking will be available directly behind Coulter Hall & Library in parking lots 18 and 19.