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Local Events and Happenings
Pittsburgh RO: In Person Services Available
The Pittsburgh VBA RO has re-opened for in person services, 8am-3pm, Monday-Friday (appointments preferred). Veterans with questions regarding their VA benefits are urged to continue scheduling virtual appointments with our Public Contact Team to address specific concerns and claims related inquiries.
To schedule an appointment for in person or virtual services, call (412) 360-2832 or email PCU.VBAPIT@VA.GOV.
Effective August 2, 2021, masks must be worn by all persons wishing to access Moorhead Federal Building and the Pittsburgh VA Regional Office, regardless of vaccination status. Please note, this mandate is due to the CDC's classification of Allegheny County as substantial or high transmission levels of COVID 19 in the community.
Virtual Veterans Town Hall
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | 10:00am
Event: Get important VA updates and hear from VA Leadership, including Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Veterans Benefits Administration's Pittsburgh Regional Office, and the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Our virtual town hall is part of VA's ongoing effort to hear from you and use your feedback to improve VA care and service.
How to Attend: Join via Webex:Virtual Town Hall
- Access code: 199 965 2814 | password j3TmukPn?67
- Attendees may also join by phone: 1-400-397-1596; access code:199 965 2814
Lawrence County 11th Annual Veteran Stand Down
Date and Time: Friday, October 1, 2021 | Noon - 3:00pm
Location: Cascade Park | 1928 E. Washington St. | New Castle, PA 16101
Event: Homeless Veterans and other at-risk Veterans are provided with a broad range of necessities and services including food, medical assistance, job counseling, and much more. Free medical screenings, hygiene products, a boxed meal, and multiple organizations with resource information and referrals will be available. Experts from the Veterans Benefits Administration Pittsburgh VA Regional Office will be available to provide information regarding service-connected compensation and to offer on-the-spot assistance with individual questions and concerns.
Expected Participants: Homeless and at-risk Veterans, Service Members, and their families
For More Information: Visit LawrencecountyPA.Gov
Pittsburgh Veteran Stand Down 2021
Date and Time: Saturday, October 9, 2021 | 9:00am-2:00pm
Location: Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA | 2934 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Event: Homeless Veterans and other at-risk Veterans are provided with a broad range of necessities including food, medical assistance, job counseling, and much more. Experts from the Veterans Benefits Administration Pittsburgh VA Regional Office will be available to provide resources pertaining to service-connected compensation and to offer on-the-spot assistance with individual questions and concerns.
Expected Participants: Homeless and at-risk Veterans
Mercer County's 7th Annual Veterans Stand Down & Resource Fair
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | 11:00am-2:00pm
Location: Hickory VFW Post 6166 | 5550 E. State Street | Hermitage,PA
Event: Homeless Veterans and other at-risk Veterans are provided with a broad range of necessities including food, medical & mental health assistance, job counseling and referral, and most importantly, companionship and camaraderie. Experts from the Veterans Benefits Administration Pittsburgh VA Regional Office will be available to provide resource information regarding service-connected compensation, Veteran Readiness & Education Services, including on-the-spot assistance with individual questions and concerns. Transportation will be available. Call the Transit Office at 724.981.6222 to schedule a ride.
Expected Participants: Homeless and at-risk Veterans
For more information: Contact Lori Johnson, CAPMC Planning & Development at 724.342.6222 x14 or email ljohnson@capmercer.org
Butler County Stand Down
Date and Time: Friday, November 5, 2021 | 11:00am-2:00pm (Veterans' only hour from 11am-12pm; Proof of Veteran status required)
Location: Tanglewood Center | 10 Austin Avenue | Lyndora, PA
Event: A day of free services, support, and resources for homeless Veterans, Veterans at risk of homelessness, Service Members, community members, and families in need. Items offered include personal care products, food, VA Surplus, clothing, hot meals, refreshments, and more. Available services include free haircuts, flu shots, employment services, housing assistance, Recovery & Mental Health Service and other Social Services. Experts from the Veterans Benefits Administration Pittsburgh VA Regional Office will be available to provide resource information regarding service-connected compensation, Veteran Readiness & Education Services, including on-the-spot assistance with individual questions and concerns.
Expected Participants: Veterans, Dependents, and Stakeholders
For more information: Contact Allyson Rose (Butler Co. Human Services) at 724.284.5114; Ashlee Hershberger (CCR) at 724.431.3643, or Megan Rummel (Vendor & Volunteer Contact) at 724.679.2935, or email ButlerCountyStandDown@gmail.com
Telebenefits Opportunities
VA Medical Center Outreach Event: Telebenefits
Day: Select Fridays
- September 17, 2021
- September 30, 2021*
- October 15, 2021
- October 29, 2021
*Due to scheduling conflicts, telebenefits will be available on Thursday, September 30, 2021, instead of Friday, October 1st.
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Butler VA Medical Center (Report to the Lobby; Offices for the Telebenefits Site are to the left of the main lobby area with the VAMC Social Workers)
Details: Veterans can meet with a representative from the Pittsburgh VA Regional via video conferencing
Expected Audience: All Veterans
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