Vets group thanks event contributors
On behalf of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County I want to publicly thank the individuals and organizations that helped to make our Stand Down 2008 a success. Veterans who are newly discharged, displaced, disabled, homeless or unemployed were the focus of our Stand Down.
As a result of the Stand Down we served 48 veterans and 15 new clients. The Vernon Hills Police Department provided new winter coats, and 23 clients were given hair cuts courtesy of American Legion Post 865 in Waukegan.
The Stand Down featured staff members from the North Chicago VAMC, Illinois Department of Employment Security, Consumer Credit Counseling and I-Plus.
Assisting with registration and clothing distribution were VAC delegates Nick Konz, Richard Johnson, Lisabeth Risley, Robert Perosa, Robert Sittler and Shauna Fischer.
During the past year through October 1st the VAC delegates have contributed more than 8,000 hours of volunteer service to North Chicago VAMC and their communities.
The VAC of Lake County provides emergency assistance, VA claim assistance, emergency shelter and transportation to and from North Chicago VAMC. In addition, the VAC has dental, vision and audio care on a state grant through IDVA from the Veterans Scratch Off Lottery Tickets.
Michael P. Peck
Superintendent
Lake County Veterans Assistant Commission