The latest research shows the average homeless veteran is 51 years old and the majority have been without a home for more than a year. A rapidly growing group of local citizens are working hard to get homeless vets off the streets before winter begins.
Lino Lakes Joins Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Starting in 2008, Farmington became the first city in Minnesota to be declared a Yellow Ribbon City by the Governor. The process takes about a year of organizing and planning ways that the city and groups of volunteers can come together to help members of our Armed Services and their families. Lino Lakes has just joined the team of Yellow Ribbon Cities.
New Apartments for Veterans In Planning Phases
The apartments would be built by remodeling the boarded up cottages at the Anoka State Hospital.
Two Community Memorial Day Services
You can join the Posts and Auxiliaries of the Anoka County Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legions and other local veterans groups for Memorial Day services to be held on Saturday May 28.
Nominate a Great Veteran
he Minnesota Humanities Center is now accepting nominations for its 2016 Veterans’ Voices Award, recognizing Minnesota Veterans who served honorably in the military and have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their communities, in their professions, or in volunteerism.
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon to Provide a Dinner for Veterans
A free dinner in Lino Lakes for anyone who has served in the military and their family is coming up thanks to Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.
Anoka County Works To Help Veterans
As America pauses to celebrate the contributions of veterans many vets are not getting all the benefits that they deserve. The Anoka County Veteran Services Office works to reach out into the veteran community to serve needs big and small.
