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Veterans Assistance Commission reports $2.7 million in benefits and upcoming resource fairs
Summary
The Veterans Assistance Commission reported bringing more than $2.7 million in new benefit dollars to veterans in Kane County and announced upcoming outreach events including a senior fair and a veterans resource fair at the Batavia VFW on May 2.
The Veterans Assistance Commission reported to the Public Service Committee that it has secured more than $2,700,000 in new benefit dollars for Kane County veterans and has submitted roughly 250 benefits applications so far this fiscal year.
"We've brought in over $2,700,000 in new benefits dollars directly in veterans pockets here in Kane County," the commission's representative said, noting steady application activity and community outreach plans.
Why it matters: The commission cited two upcoming events to connect veterans with services: a senior fair at Elgin Community College on April 25 and a veterans resource fair at the Batavia VFW on May 2. The commission said about 50 resources and more than 250 veterans participated in last year's fair.
The commission also noted outreach regarding the national 988 crisis line for veterans: dialing 988 then pressing 1 connects to the Veterans Crisis Line, managed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Ending: The commission asked committee members to help spread information on the resource events and said materials and flyers are posted on county social media.
