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Airmen from the New Jersey Air National Guard participated in a Stand Down event for homeless veterans on May 17, 2017, at the All Wars Memorial building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The event provided services to homeless veterans, including veterans affairs benefits, medical and mental health services, addiction counseling, welfare benefits, legal services, housing, employment, hair grooming and clothing provisions.
“We realize the need to help our brothers and sisters,” said Robert W. Looby, Department of New Jersey Employment, Homeless and Education past state commander. “So just being able to help our fellow veterans with every facet like homelessness, education, business work shops and job fairs is just the right thing to do.”
The American Legion, Department of New Jersey, was the primary sponsor to this event, but other service providers such as the city of Atlantic City, various veterans’ service organizations, the American Red Cross, military personnel, local grammar schools, civic leaders and numerous other organizations all provided aid to veterans in need.
The Resort Casino provided all food for this event and Catholic Charities donated all plasticware including plates, eating utensils and trash bags.
“It’s very heartwarming,” said Tech. Sgt. William Laguer from the 108th Wing. “I’m very grateful for the opportunity to serve.”
Airmen from the 177th Fighter Wing and 108th Wing both provided services to the event through medical care, directing individuals to the proper locations, protecting off-limit areas and assisting with clean-up details.
| Date Taken: | 05.17.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 05.31.2017 10:45 |
| Story ID: | 235829 |
| Location: | ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY, US |
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