The Central New York Veterans’ Expo is an annual event that
connects veterans and their families directly to area providers. In 2007
it was held at Herkimer County Community College, in 2008 it was held at
the SUNY Institute of Technology, and in 2009 it will be held at the Utica
Armory.
The
day-long event includes morning and afternoon presentations, as well as
break-out discussion sessions, addressing veterans’ issues such as combat
stress, veterans in crisis, employment and health care. Representatives
from more than 60 community service providers make themselves available
throughout the day to provide resource information to veterans, veterans’
families and those concerned with veterans’ challenges. The public is invited to come for a
visit or the entire day.
The
Veterans Expo is supported by the Mohawk Valley Chapter of the American Red
Cross, the National Association of Social Workers, the
New York
State Small
Business
Development
Center , and Oneida County Department of
Mental Health. Like every year, the
Veterans’ Expo is free to all. People who pre-register will receive a
free lunch as well. To register,
call the Small
Business
Development
Center at (315) 792-7547.