CareerSource will host its annual “Stand up For Veterans” event in Orlando on Wednesday to support Central Florida’s homeless veteran community.
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The goal of the event is to connect at-risk veterans to the resources available to them who may otherwise not be aware of them or simply have difficulty navigating them.
In addition to access to various support services, the event provides free services such as medical assistance, housing referrals, social services, VA benefits, toiletries and food.
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Participating organizations include IDignity, the Christian Service Center, Disney Careers, Mustard Seed, Homeless VA Services, Second Harvest Food Bank, the Homeless Service Network and The Transition House.
The event will take place Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Majestic Life Church Ministries on South Kirkman Road.
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Veterans in Lake, Osceola, Orange, Seminole and Sumter counties in need of career services are encouraged to request an appointment with a CSCF Career Consultant.
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