Veteran's appreciation Day event
An event to honor our Veterans who serve and their family members. The pandemic has taken a mental toll on our veterans. Let's give them the opportunity to come out have a great time
Leader
Pascale Pierre
Location
2640 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10475
About the project
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges for veterans, including exacerbating mental health and substance abuse issues. Because of the pandemic, a majority of veterans has seen their mental health worsened due to decrease access to mental health programs, but mostly due to decrease socially interaction. Working with the resilience program which is a program geared towards helping veterans cope with mental health issues, and conversing with Veterans really gives a good insight on how important of a role social interaction plays in improving mental health in Veterans.
This event will help provide a chance for Veterans to come out, socialize with other veterans and take part in a variety of whole health activities
The Steps
Give a deposit to instructors to secure them for the event
Place order with the caterers for the food for the event
Place order for giveaways
Put in for the special event permit
Place order for flyers
Why we‘re doing it
Not only will this event help in improving mental health in veterans through the activities that will be provided, it will also connect veterans to much needed resources, by working with the department of veterans affairs and other veterans organizations