Help For Veterans, a newly formed veterans group, passed out free underwear, socks, and toiletries to veterans at the Memorial Day ceremony at the Dillon City-County Complex on Monday.
Help for Veterans is a group of Dillon County citizens with an interest in helping the homeless and low income veterans of Dillon County.
Their mission is to provide assistance to homeless and low-income veterans through involvement with the local community and businesses as well as other government and national organizations. In addition, to help them obtain optimal levels of healthcare, education, and training that will enable the veterans to enter into society at a level the veterans have earned and deserve.
They are seeking members who would like to help the veterans of Dillon County. Help For Veterans meets on the third Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hut at 2014 Highway 9 East, Dillon. They invite the public to come join them at their next meeting.
They recently obtained 501(c)3 status. Donations which may be mailed to Help For Veterans, P.O. Box 1712, Dillon, S.C. 29536. If you need more information, about our organization please visit www.helpforveteransdillon.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com.helpfor veteransinc.