VA LONG BEACH STAND DOWN
oCT 2024 - long beach, ca
The VA Long Beach Stand Down, coordinated by Long Beach Area Veterans Collaborative, was an outstanding success! We had 62 vendors and over 100 veterans getting resources from haircuts to registering with the VA for benefits. A great show of support for the west Long Beach area (to San Pedro and up the 710), helping underserved veterans.
(L to R) Jeff Williams, Director of Community Engagement Office of Mayor Rex Richardson | City of Long Beach, John Oppenheim, Executive Director | Long Beach Area Veterans Collaborative, and John Glaza | Nonprofit Consultant.
VA Long Beach Stand Down attendees
Ernesto Gomez, Office of Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44) presenting a Certificate of Congressional Recognition on behalf of the Congresswoman to the Long Beach Area Veterans Collaborative..
(L to R) Mr. Gomez, board members, Ryan Antes, Reggie McClain, John Oppenheim, and Audrey Champ. Present but not in the picture, Lt. Col Brenda Threatt, El Camino College, Theresa Alcazar, VA Peer Support.
more photos coming soon!