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O'Fallon veterans resource fair drew 100+ attendees; two organizations received $1,000 each
Summary
Commissioners reported a recent veterans resource fair with more than 100 veterans, roughly 35 participating service organizations, media coverage and $1,000 donations to two groups; Quilts of Valor presented three quilts to combat veterans.
A recent veterans resource fair in the O'Fallon area drew broad participation, commission members reported at the March 16 meeting of the O'Fallon Veterans Commission.
A commissioner reported that the event hosted well over 100 veterans and about 35 service organizations, with media coverage and active engagement by vendors and service officers. The commission presented donations of $1,000 each to Focused Marine Marines and Quilts of Valor. At the event's close, Quilts of Valor presented handmade quilts to three combat veterans in a short ceremony.
The commissioner who reported the event described strong networking among organizations, more active engagement than typical table-based fairs, and expressed optimism about sustaining the event next year. The meeting record included praise for volunteers and an iHeart Radio DJ who conducted a live interview during the fair.
No city funding amounts beyond the two $1,000 donations were discussed at the meeting, and commissioners said they expect to continue partnerships with local veteran service organizations for future resource fairs and summer activities.
