CLEARLAKE, Calif. – In collaboration with Lake County Vet Connect, there will be a Lake County Veterans Housing Fair held on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at American Legion Post 437, located at 14770 Austin Road in Clearlake.
Lake County veterans may partake of the following services and information offered at the housing fair: Free lunch, low-income housing information; county social services (food stamps and general information); education benefits for veterans; employment assistance; information about free legal services; Lake County Food Bank; and free sleeping bags, coats, boots, tents and personal hygiene kits provided by the United Veterans Council of Lake County.
“We’re also looking for volunteers to help with the event, and any donations are graciously accepted,” said event coordinator Frank Parker. “We especially need female hygiene items, white athletic socks, coats, and men's T-shirts. Call us and we’ll pick up your donations.”
The number to reach Parker is 707-274-9512.
“We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Lakeport Lions Club, VFW 2015 Auxiliary in Lakeport, the Ukiah Rotary Club, and our anonymous donors for their continued support,” said Parker.
For homeless Lake County veterans and veterans at risk of becoming homeless, this event can help Veterans find housing.
Women and minority veterans are encouraged to attend.