Knowing about resources is one thing. Knowing how to use them is another.
San Jacinto College veteran services coordinator Jose Nicolas created the Veteran and Military Affiliate Resource Fair four years ago to ensure local veterans and their families not only understand but also use the many benefits available to them.
“We bring all the resources together so veterans can get the help they need in one centralized place,” Nicolas said.
The fourth annual fair — free to all veterans and their family members — will take place Friday, Nov. 13, at the Central Campus. This year’s focus is mental health and well-being.
In addition to lunch and prizes, guests will enjoy approximately 50 vendor booths with information about…
- Job opportunities
- Scholarships and academic resources
- Physical and mental health support, including free PTSD programs
- Transition assistance organizations
- Home/food insecurity resources
For Nicolas, what’s most rewarding is simplifying processes that can confuse or overwhelm veterans.
“Many never file a disability/compensation claim with Veterans Affairs because they don’t know how to go about filing,” he said. “At this event, they can speak with the VA and other services that can help them through the claims process.”
To learn more about veteran support at San Jac, visit https://sanjac.edu/support/veteran-support/
Register for Veteran Resource Fair
When: Friday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology at Central Campus (7901 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77507)
What to know: Free resources, prizes, and lunch
By Courtney Morris
