Serving Those Who Served: Boulder County and Partners Host Veterans Stand Down & Resource Fair

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October 15, 2026

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Deanna Byar  303-579-8192 

Serving Those Who Served: Boulder County and Partners Host Veterans Stand Down & Resource Fair

Boulder County, Colo. - Partners from across Boulder County and beyond are coming together to celebrate and support veterans and their families. The Veterans Stand Down & Resource Fair aims to serve all veterans, including those experiencing homelessness, seeking resources and assistance.

The event will feature vendors including non-profit agencies that serve veterans, many U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) services and representatives, supplies for those experiencing homelessness, services, and meals. 

When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: American Legion John Harold Buckley Post 32 (315 S Bowen St, Longmont)
What: Information and resources for those who have served and their spouses and dependents

Transportation: Those in need of transportation to the event can contact Mobility for All at 720-564-2218 or mobilityforall@bouldercounty.gov. 

Questions? Contact Ashley Reese at areese@bouldercounty.gov.

Print the flyer to help spread the word! 

Further information and resource guide at boco.org/VeteranServices. 

Boulder County Veteran Service Officers

The Boulder County Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) are veteran advocates. The VSOs work with veterans and their families on general resource navigation and to determine eligibility on benefits. 

  • Disability compensation claims education 
  • Appealing VA decisions, including denials 
  • Help with survivor benefit enrollment 
  • Service-connected disability benefits 
  • Assistance accessing VA education benefits 
  • Enrollment help for VA healthcare 
  • Burial benefits 

Services are provided at no charge. There are no income eligibility requirements. Contact Boulder County’s VSOs for assistance. Learn more at boco.org/VeteranServices.

Boulder County Veterans Employment Services
Workforce Boulder County assists employment services for veterans through a variety of programs, including transitioning service members and eligible spouses with the resources and services to succeed in the workforce. To assist in meeting this mission, Priority of Service is given to veterans and eligible spouses. Priority of Service means that veterans and eligible spouses are given priority over non-covered persons for the receipt of employment, training, and placement services provided under a qualified job training program. Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Veteran Employment Specialists and Workforce Employment Advisors provide hands-on assistance to veterans and spouses seeking guidance in obtaining employment. Learn more at the Veterans’ Employment Services webpage.