Volusia County to host Veterans Stand Down event to support veterans.

Written by Kristen Schmutz

Belden Communications News

Volusia County’s Veterans Services Division is gearing up for its annual Veterans Stand Down event scheduled for Friday, June 9, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hester Building at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3100 E. New York Avenue in DeLand.

The event is open to all veterans and their families, offering free clothing, toiletries, and haircuts. Attendees can also learn about service dogs, healthcare resources, and housing assistance. Representatives from various agencies will be present to discuss benefits and resources.

For those looking for employment opportunities, staff from multiple divisions will be present to discuss open positions within Volusia County Government.

The event will also host several agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Veteran Affairs, Florida Department of Health-Volusia, CareerSource Flagler Volusia, Daytona State College, and Daytona Beach Vets Center.

For more information about the event, contact Scott Olson at 386-740-5102 or solson@volusia.org.