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8/2/2016 8:23:37 AM
| For Immediate Release
August 2, 2016 |
Media Contact
651) 757-1536 (651) 263-2640 cell anna.long@state.mn.us |
Twin Cities Standdown for Veterans 2016
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WHAT: |
Secretary Julián Castro will attend the Twin Cities StandDown for Veterans 2016, an annual event to connect veterans experiencing homelessness with critical resources and services. Secretary Castro will deliver remarks and meet with MDVA Commissioner Larry Shellito, Minnesota veterans and local service providers. |
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WHO: |
Secretary Julián Castro, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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WHEN: |
3 p.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2016 |
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WHERE: |
Boy Scout Base Camp, 201 Bloomington Road, Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, MN |
NOTE: Media interested in attending please RSVP to Heather.L.Fluit@hud.gov. Photography and b-roll video will be limited inside the venue to respect the veterans’ privacy. A media availability will be held outside the venue at the end of the program.
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About the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is a cabinet level state agency dedicated to serving Minnesota Veterans and their families. In addition to overseeing the five State Veterans Homes, MDVA helps eligible Veterans and families secure state and federal benefits and provides programs and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and Veteran’s preference. For more information visit MinnesotaVeteran.org or call 1-(888)-LinkVet.
