Veterans Resource Fair Coming To Monmouth County: See Details

OCEANPORT, NJ — A Veterans Resource Fair is planned to take place in Monmouth County this August.

From 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Board of County Commissioners will host the resource fair at the Fort Athletic Club at 114 Saltzman Avenue in Oceanport.

According to Commissioner Susan M. Kiley, 75 service providers are expected to attend the fair, where representatives will offer resources that include education, legal, housing, transportation, healthcare, support services and Veteran ID cards.

“Attendees are encouraged to register in advance by calling 732-431-7450,” said Kiley, who is also the liaison to the Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services. “Veterans may also pre-register for limited-seating presentations on VA benefits and Vet Centers presented by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.”

Refreshments will be provided during the event. To see a complete list of participating agencies, you can click here.

“My fellow Commissioners and I are proud to invite all Monmouth County veterans to attend the County’s Veterans Resource Fair,” Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone said.

“This event will connect veterans and their families with valuable programs, services and benefits available to them,” Arnone continued. “We are grateful for the service and sacrifice of our veterans and we look forward to welcoming everyone on Aug. 19.”

Veterans who are unable to attend the fair but would like information about available resources can contact the Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services at 732-683-8675.