On Friday, Nov. 7, North Carolina Veterans from Common Defense and 50501 Vets are gathering Veterans, service members and military families for a comprehensive Stand Down event featuring dozens of employers actively hiring, career development resources and a food drive to aid food insecurities amid nationwide SNAP cuts and delays.
Common Defense and 50501 Vets, in partnership with the Fayetteville Resistance Coalition, are hosting a Veterans Stand Down and mutual aid event today at Segra Stadium in Fayetteville as part of the national “Veterans Say No” week of action. North Carolina veterans, service members, and military families are invited to access on-site resources, meet veteran-friendly employers, and receive support in light of ongoing federal cuts to SNAP, VA care, and other programs impacting working families.
The Veterans Supporting Veterans Stand Down is a mutual aid event led by and for veterans, reflecting the commitment to ensure that service continues beyond the uniform. The event will bring together veteran-friendly employers, workforce development programs and essential support services to help veterans and their families thrive in their transitions and daily lives.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet directly with employers ready to hire, participate in resume and interview workshops, and connect with free job training programs. The event will also offer mobile showers, laundry services, haircuts, food and hygiene kit distribution, clothing donations and cold-weather gear for veterans in need.
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