The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is excited to present the first-ever Community Family Fun & Wellness Expo, a vibrant celebration of community spirit, veteran recognition and wellness. This free, one-day event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Paper District Marina in Sandusky and is expected to attract more than 2,000 attendees.
Join us for a fun-filled day featuring live music, kids’ activities, an array of food trucks, diverse vendors, interactive exhibits and a wealth of wellness resources. The day will begin with a moving presentation of colors and will be highlighted by a TBM Avenger Flyover.
Visitors can check in at the welcome tent to participate in raffles for a chance to win prizes from local partners. Active duty military members and veterans will receive a special welcome gift in appreciation of their service.
Bring your folding chairs, your appetite and the entire family for this fully interactive event.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
- Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Location: Paper District Marina, Sandusky, Ohio
- Admission: Free
Here is a list of confirmed Community Wellness Partners participating at the event:
- ADAMHS Board of Erie County
- Bayshore Counseling Services
- Bohemian Babe Wellness
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Caregiver Support Program – VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
- Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Sandusky
- Corpsman Maxton W Soviak Memorial Foundation
- Erie County Health Department and Community Health Center
- Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services
- Firelands Military Vehicle Group
- Help Me Grow – Bright Beginnings
- GameDay Mens Health
- Great Lakes Community Action Partnership
- Harbor
- Help Me Grow – Bright Beginnings
- Home-Based Primary Care VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
- Humana
- LGBTQ+ / GIVE CLINIC – VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
- NAMI of Erie County
- National Cemetery Administration
- Ohio Army National Guard
- Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation New Dawn (OND) – VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
- Perkins Township Police Department
- Project Noelle *TBD
- Riley’s Angels
- Sandusky Artisans Recovery Community Center
- Sandusky Community Based Outpatient Clinic / Homeless Program – VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
- Sandusky Police Department
- Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
- Serving Our Seniors
- Squared Away Ministry
- Suicide Prevention – VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
- The LCADA Way
- Veterans Justice Outreach – VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
- Vietnam Veterans of America Buckeye State Council
- Volunteers of America
- Walleyes for Wounded Heroes
For more information, please contact Jacob Raffo at Jacob.Raffo@dvs.ohio.gov.
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