Veterans stand down May 7 at NIC

The North Idaho Veterans Stand Down is scheduled 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at North Idaho College.

The annual event assists veterans and their families in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.

Veterans can meet with VA health-care and benefits representatives. Organizations that provide medical, dental, counseling, assistance with wills, housing, clothing, food assistance, haircuts and bike repair will also be available.

Breakfast and lunch will be served to all attendees, volunteers and service providers.

To volunteer, request more information, or for veterans’ assistance, call (208)964-2819 or email [email protected].

The Stand Down’s goal is to reach veterans who are homeless or at risk of being homeless as well as all veterans and their families.