REMARKS
Commissioner Hendon highlights DVS funding opportunities for veteran organizations
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Commissioner James Hendon emphasizes the availability of funding opportunities for veteran organizations through DVS. He encourages veteran groups to apply for these resources.
- DVS is actively informing veteran groups about available funding
- The application deadline for funding has been extended to November 25th at 2 PM
- Hendon stresses the importance of normalizing health-seeking behavior among veteran military families
- The commissioner urges veteran organizations to take advantage of these resources to support their communities
James Hendon
1:31:23
I I have to say this, it we're going on often so much to try to make sure our veteran groups know, hey.
1:31:28
We have funding available.
1:31:30
Now please apply.
1:31:31
This goes back to Dwyer, Mister chair.
Robert F. Holden
1:31:32
Yeah.
James Hendon
1:31:32
And so for us to be able to I don't want anyone to say, hey.
1:31:36
The resources weren't there for me.
1:31:37
And so we encourage all who are in our community if normalizes health seeking behavior amongst veteran military families.
1:31:43
It's n y c dot gov slash vet why we've extended the deadline.
1:31:46
It is November 25th.
1:31:48
That's a Monday.
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It's 2 PM.
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And so for us, we just want our folks to take that next step.
1:31:53
To know that we have the resources we're trying to get into our people's hands to help.
1:31:58
So I just wanted to say that.
Robert F. Holden
1:32:00
Right.
1:32:01
Jay,
