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Durham County proclaims Purple Heart Month, veteran services outline outreach and upcoming tea
Summary
Durham County commissioners proclaimed August 2024 Purple Heart Month and Durham County Veteran Services described outreach programs, a Department of Defense recognition and a tea for Purple Heart recipients on Aug. 22. Staff said many veterans remain unaware of benefits.
Durham County commissioners on Aug. 12 adopted a proclamation recognizing Purple Heart Month and heard from county veteran‑services staff about outreach and benefits for veterans.
The county’s veteran‑services representative told the board the office hosts an event "We are hosting a tea for our Purple Heart recipients from 02:30 to 04:30PM on Thursday, August 22," and encouraged residents to contact the office for help accessing benefits. The presenter said the office has received a Department of Defense letter recognizing its commemoration efforts and highlighted outreach to enroll veterans in services.
Why it matters: county staff said Durham has more than 15,000 veterans but estimates roughly 10,000 eligible veterans are not yet connected to services; the presentation emphasized outreach and intake to ensure veterans receive health and benefit entitlements. The board thanked staff and noted the proclamation will raise local visibility of available programs.
The board did not take fiscal action on this item; it was a ceremonial recognition and informational presentation.
