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SUMMARY:Navigating Veteran Housing Challenges and Educational Benefits
LOCATION:The Wedge\, 620 E. Broadway\, Alton\, IL 62002
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Illinois University's Office of Community Eng
agement is pleased to present a special program that addresses the cha
llenges veterans face as they navigate housing opportunities and educa
tional benefits.\n\nDr. Terrence Duncan\, MERC Board President and hou
sing advocate\, will discuss structural challenges\, disparities in ve
teran housing access (especially for BIPOC veterans)\, and local/natio
nal programs that support stability and ownership. Dr. Kevin Wathen\, 
Director of the SIUE Office of Military and Veteran Services\, will he
lp guide veterans and their families through the complex system of edu
cational benefits. \n\nThe event is FREE OF CHARGE and open to the pub
lic. Light refreshments provided. Complimentary street parking is avai
lable.\n\nEvent details: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cf
m?seriesid=51332
URL:https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=51332
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