RECOMMENDATION(S):
SUPPORT the Stand Down on the Delta for Homeless Veterans to be held August 11-14, 2017 at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds in Antioch.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact from the recommended action.
BACKGROUND:
At their May 22, 2017 meeting, the Family and Human Services Committee received a report from the Veterans Service Officer and the Director of the Stand Down on the Delta. They asked for the Committee's support by helping promote this event, which assists homeless veterans at one location with transitional housing opportunities, medical/dental care, legal services, benefits counseling, food, clothing, entertainment and many other services. Please see the attached letter from the Veteran Service Officer and the Stand Down on the Delta brochures and information.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Stand Down on the Delta will not receive support from the Board.
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