The Mission Continues will continue our " Pride and Honor" campaign of inclusion and unity by supporting and tabling at The Los Angeles LGBT Center will host its next ‘Stand Down’ for veterans and active service members on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza in Hollywood. With more than 30 organizations for veterans and seniors participating, the biannual event provides free services and referrals in various areas including VA enrollment, CalVets benefits, VA benefits, education, housing, legal, employment, medical, and mental health. The fair is open to all veterans and active service members and is not limited to the LGBT veteran community. "Brief history" In 1993 the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ law barred openly LGBT persons from military service. When it was officially repealed in 2011, many service members who were dishonorably discharged due to their sexual orientation became eligible for benefits yet many of them, traumatized from their experiences, opted out of accessing VA services. “Our Stand Downs create a safe environment for all who served, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, and connects them with peers and allies who have shared similar experiences during their service,” explains Yelba Carrillo, M.Ed Psy, MSW, manager of social services for the Center’s Senior Services. “Most importantly, the resources provided at our Stand Downs help our veterans obtain the quality of life they deserve.” A Color Guard procession will officially open the Stand Down. Lunch and entertainment provided. WHAT: Veteran Stand Down The Los Angeles LGBT Center hosts its biannual resource fair for all veterans and active service members to enroll in VA benefits and obtain information about an array of life-enhancing services such as education, housing, employment, medical, and mental health.
Type
Support Event
What To Wear
Mission Continues shirt or "Pride and Honor" Shirrt
What to Bring
water bottle,and sunblock.
Inclement Weather
plan accordingly
Event Contact
When and where
Date
September 28, 2019
Time
09:30 AM - 03:00 PM (PDT)
Location
The Village at Ed Gould Plaza
1125 North McCadden Place
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Parking Information
parking on site but parking limited. we recommend uber/Lyft. and metered parking.
