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VA Regional Benefit Offices
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Local Events and Happenings
VA Regional Outreach Event for Faith-based and Community Leaders
Date & Time: April 27, 2018 | 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Registration, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Program
Location: Metropolitan Multi-Service Center1475 West Gray Street, Houston, Texas 77019
Directions:
From Highway 69 (formerly Highway 59)
Exit Shepherd Drive, go north on Shepherd Drive (one-way street)
Turn right onto Fairview Street
Turn left onto Dunlavy Street
Turn right onto West Gray Street & facility is on the right
Event: This outreach event is an opportunity for faith-based, nonprofit, community, neighborhood leaders, and local organizations to learn about the benefits and services VA provides to Veterans, family members, and eligible beneficiaries. Additionally, information will be provided to collaborate with VA at the local, regional, and national levels to better assist in providing support to Veterans.
Stephen B. Dillard, Acting Director, VA CFBNP and Chaplains from the Veterans Health Administration – VAMC will serve as keynote speakers and share information on VA’s healthcare services, eliminating Veterans homelessness, claims processing, Women Veteran programs and more. We hope you will join us in this important discussion.
Please share with others. We request that everyone RSVP by April 20, 2018.
Please RSVP to this event at https://varoe-houston2.eventbrite.com or email Edward.Perry5@va.gov or call Phone: 713-383-2441
Registration Deadline: April 20, 2018
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