Cuyahoga County Veterans Attend Resource Fair Sponsored by State Rep. Anielski
State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills) and the Cuyahoga County Library System hosted a Military/Veterans Resource Fair on Friday, May 1st. The event, attended by many local veterans, was by all accounts a tremendous success.
The benefits fair took place at the Mayfield Library Branch and featured a variety of organizations geared towards helping those who have served our country, no matter what era, as well as their spouses and families. Throughout the day, hundreds of people attended, and there were agency representatives and local businesses that assisted military personnel and their families to sign up for their benefits and other services.
“All of our military personnel have given personal sacrifices in leaving their loved ones to protect our freedoms,” Rep. Anielski said. “It is of the utmost importance that we make sure that all those who have served, no matter what era and no matter in what capacity, are aware of the benefits and services that they deserve.”
“The resource fair was excellent. Thank you to all the service providers, agencies and employers that came out to support our veterans,” said Director Tim Gorrell, Ohio Dept. of Veterans Services. “Resource fairs like this help ensure our veterans and military families are connected to the benefits and services they have earned. For more information on veterans resources visit www.ohiovet.gov.”
“We are honored to partner with Representative Anielski in support of our local veterans,” said Robert Rua, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications for Cuyahoga County Public Library. “Events like this strengthen our community and support our mission to provide free and open access to information, ideas and resources. We’re thrilled to help give back to the men and women who have served our country.”
Participating organizations: Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission, Ohio Department of Veterans Services, American Red Cross, Senior Helpers NEO, Louis Stokes VA Hospital, LifeBanc, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio Veterans Home, Ohio Veterans Bonus Team, Cuyahoga Community College, University Hospitals, United Way of Greater Cleveland, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Fifth Third Bank, Edward Jones, Helmets to Hardhats, Giant Eagle, ADHMAS Board of Cuyahoga County, Costco, Progressive, Student Records Relocation, Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding, Brown Aveda Institute, Career Center, MetroHealth, and the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services.