CARING FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AMERICA

The challenges our brave women and men in uniform and their families face do not stop when their service to our nation ends. Often, great challenges begin back here at home. Whether it’s finding a job, an affordable place to live, getting the right medical care, securing benefits, or maybe just connecting with someone to talk to who understands their experience, it’s not always a smooth transition back to civilian life.
There are nearly 232,000 veterans living in Iowa who served in every armed conflict from World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan — these are our friends, neighbors and family members. Some returned home with lifelong physical wounds or psychological scars from battle and need help readjusting to civilian life or managing their day-to-day affairs. Others are interested in furthering their education or looking for employment in a new career. And many are searching for an opportunity to connect with and serve their fellow veterans.
There are numerous support systems and service organizations available to veterans from dedicated volunteers and professionals. But one of the areas we need to improve on most is simply connecting them with the right people. That’s why I am working with groups all over Iowa to host two Veterans Care Fairs, one in Des Moines and another in Council Bluffs. These Veterans Care Fairs are a one-stop-shop to connect veterans with a wide range of options and opportunities available to them. There will be something there for everyone. You can see all the organizations and government agencies that will attend the care fairs on my website at: DavidYoung.House.Gov
Our nation owes a great deal to those who have served and sacrificed. It’s our duty to show our gratitude to the men and women who answered the call to serve. And so I ask you to reach out to that Facebook friend you haven’t connected with in a while whose spouse is serving, or a neighbor who served or had a sibling in Iraq, or that classmate whose father served in Korea or Vietnam. Invite them to one of the care fairs and see if we can help make a difference in the life of someone who sacrificed so much for us to protect our freedoms.

Details on both Veterans Care Fairs:

Saturday, October 24, 2015 — Des Moines
9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
The University of Iowa John & Mary Pappajohn Education Center
1200 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Saturday, November 14, 2015 — Council Bluffs
9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Abraham Lincoln High School — Cafeteria
1205 Bonham Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

**No RSVP is needed to attend the fairs. Please visit DavidYoung.House.Gov for more information.