March 2023

Article 1:    CVSO Office Updates
Article 2:    Veteran Services Office Snapshot
Article 3:    Military History with Nate
Article 4:    Virtual Women Veterans Symposium
Article 5:    Women Veterans Brunch and Resource Event
Article 6:    ID Cards at the Rochester VA Clinic
Article 7:    Preston Veterans Home Open House
Article 8:    Stairlifts for Vets
Article 9:    SEMCIL HCBS Access Grants
Article 10:  PACT Act Fraud Prevention 
Article 11:  Pathways to Recovery
Article 12:  S.A.V.E. Training
Article 13:  Save the Date: Veterans Day on the Hill 2023
Article 14:  MN Commanders Task Force
Article 15:  SE MN Woman Veteran Appreciation Event
Article 16:  Veteran Appreciation and Benefit
Article 17:  Post 9/11 Veteran Service Bonus Available
Article 18:  Elder Network
Article 19:  Women Over 40 Discussion Group
Article 20:  Saturday Noon Meal Program
Article 21:  Ruby's Pop-Up Pantry
Article 22:  PTSD Support Group
Article 23:  Project Legacy
Article 24:  Workshop on USAJOBS.GOV
Article 25:  Food Service Manager is needed at The Landing
Article 26:  JOBS
Article 27:  Seasons Hospice & Ongoing Special Programs
Article 28:  Local Service Organization Meeting

CVSO Office Updates

Ashley Laganiere
Senior County Veteran Services Officer

Veteran Services Office Snapshot

January 2022: 

Total claims submitted to VA:  
     Compensation:  61
     VA Healthcare:  11
     Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC):  1
     Burial:  19
     Survivor’s Pension:  2
     Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA):  1
     Records Request:  4 
     Special Monthly Pension: 1

    Points of contact with veterans (office visits, incoming mail, phone calls returned,
    emails returned, etc.):   528
    Veterans in office:  86
    Outreach visits: 10
    Total phone calls: 351
    Average number of calls per day:  11
    Average call length:  2:24 minutes

Military History with Nate

A quick note before we begin our journey through the month of March for military history. Olmsted County lost it's oldest veteran on Friday, February 17, 2023. A hand salute to World War II and Korean War veteran Kenneth Dale Hoffmeyer age 107. Recall during the pandemic Kenneth was celebrated with many well-wishers, helping Kenneth to celebrate his 105^th birthday.  

Below are pictures of Ken and his 105^th birthday celebration at Madonna Towers in Rochester.

The Ides of March are upon us. Okay, let’s get through the whole Ides of March thing first even though the saying and history of the Ides of March are not related to American military history. Perhaps there is a little relevance to our form of government as a republic that derives from Rome and the Greeks, and our English teachers may enjoy a quick note on the Ides of March because of its connection to Shakespeare.

March 15, 44 B.C. - Julius Caesar was assassinated in the Senate chamber in Rome by Brutus and fellow conspirators. After first trying to defend himself against the murderous onslaught, Caesar saw Brutus with a knife and asked "Et tu, Brute?" (You too, Brutus?) Caesar then gave up the struggle and was stabbed to death.

Okay moving along to the rest of the month. Hand salute to those who 20 years ago, (20 years ago...where did the time go?) are staging in Kuwait and are getting ready for combat operations for Iraqi Freedom.

March 1- Birthday - American band leader Glenn Miller (1904-1944) was born in Clarinda, Iowa. His music gained enormous popularity during the 1940's through recordings such as Moonlight Serenade and String of Pearls. On December 15, 1944, his plane disappeared over the English Channel while enroute to Paris where he was scheduled to perform.

March 2, 1943 - During World War II in the Pacific, a Japanese convoy was attacked by 137 American bombers as the Battle of Bismarck Sea began. The convoy included eight destroyers and eight transports carrying 7,000 Japanese soldiers heading toward New Guinea. Four destroyers and all eight transports were sunk, resulting in 3,500 Japanese drowned, ending Japanese efforts to send reinforcements to New Guinea.

March 2- Birthday - American soldier and politician Sam Houston (1793-1863) was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia. As a teenager he ran away, joined and was accepted by the Cherokee Nation. He later served as a Congressman and Governor of Tennessee. In 1832, he became commander of the Texan army in the War for Texan Independence, defeating the larger Mexican army in 1836 at the Battle of San Jacinto. He then served as Senator and Governor of the new state of Texas but was removed in 1861 after refusing to swear allegiance to the Confederacy. 

March 4- Birthday - Revolutionary war hero Casimir Pulaski (1747-1779) was born in Poland. Before aiding in the American Revolution, he was a military leader in Poland's struggle against Imperial Russia. He joined the Americans in 1777 and fought alongside General Washington at Brandywine, then served at Germantown and Valley Forge. He was mortally wounded during a heroic charge in the Siege of Savannah, Georgia.

March 5, 1770 - The Boston Massacre occurred as a group of rowdy Americans harassed British soldiers who then opened fire, killing five and injuring six. The first man killed was Crispus Attucks, an African American. British Captain Thomas Preston and eight of his men were arrested and charged with murder. Their trial took place in October, with colonial lawyer John Adams defending the British. Captain Preston and six of his men were acquitted. Two others were found guilty of manslaughter, branded, then released.

March 6, 1836 - Fort Alamo fell to Mexican troops led by General Santa Anna. The Mexicans had begun the siege of the Texas fort on February 23rd, ending it with the killing of the last defender. "Remember the Alamo" became a rallying cry for Texans who went on to defeat Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto in April. Below is picture of the Alamo when I was in San Antonio last June for the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers training conference.

March 8, 1863 - During the American Civil War, Confederate Colonel John Mosby, leader of Mosby's Rangers, captured Union General E.H. Stoughton at his headquarters in Fairfax County Courthouse, Virginia. I can recall singing some crazy Army cadence so long ago at Fort Benning, Georgia about Mosby and some others of early Ranger history. Recall the origins of the Rangers started with companies formed in New England when British forces occupied our country and fought against indigenous people of America

March 9, 1864 - Ulysses S. Grant was commissioned as a Lieutenant General and became commander of the Union armies. Our man Grant taking the lead during the Civil War.

March 10, 1814- The Battle of Horseshoe Bend took place during the War of 1812. One of the most overlooked parts of the War of 1812 was the Creek War in the south. The major Battle of Horseshoe Bend between Creek warriors and the United States militia was an extremely important engagement and held great significance in the following years.

March 11, 1918 - The 'Spanish' influenza first reached America as 107 soldiers become sick at Fort Riley, Kansas. One quarter of the U.S. population eventually became ill from the deadly virus, resulting in 500,000 deaths. The death toll worldwide approached 22 million by the end of 1920. Wait, didn’t we just go through something similar over the past couple of years? How is it stated again? A pandemic comes around about every 100 years. Recall I had a great-grandfather serving in Europe during the Great World War who witnessed many casualties of Spanish influenza.

March 11, 1941 - During World War II, the Lend-Lease program began allowing Britain to receive American weapons, machines, raw materials, training and repair services. Ships, planes, guns and shells, along with food, clothing and metals went to the embattled British while American warships began patrolling the North Atlantic and U.S troops were stationed in Greenland and Iceland. "We must be the great arsenal of democracy," President Roosevelt declared concerning the fight against Hitler's Germany. The initial appropriation was $7 Billion, but by 1946 the figure reached $50 Billion in aid from the U.S. to its Allies.

March 12, 1999 - Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic became full-fledged members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization less than 10 years after exchanging communist rule for democracy and ending their Cold War military alliances with Soviet Russia. One can go back and dig through the history books about expanding NATO and an agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union that may or may not actually be recorded that NATO would not expand one mile further after allowing East and West Germany to unite and join NATO. What could possibly happen with allowing NATO to expand eastward towards the Soviet Union err Russia, a clue might be in the Ukraine right now.

We covered what happened on the 15^th of March already, but we will celebrate a birthday for- Andrew Jackson (1767-1845). The seventh U.S. President was born in a log cabin in Waxhaw, South Carolina. As a boy he volunteered to serve in the American Revolution. Captured by the British, he refused an order to clean an officer's boots and was slashed by his sword. Jackson later gained fame as a hero during the War of 1812. In politics he helped form the new Democratic Party and became the first man from an impoverished background to be elected President, serving from 1829 to 1837.

March 16, 1968 - During the Vietnam War, the My Lai Massacre occurred as American soldiers of Charlie Company murdered 504 Vietnamese men, women, and children. Twenty-five U.S. Army officers were later charged with complicity in the massacre and subsequent cover-up, but only one was convicted, and later pardoned by President Richard Nixon.

March 16- Birthday - James Madison (1751-1836), the fourth U.S. President, was born in Port Conway, Virginia. He played an important role in the formation of the new U.S. Constitution following the American Revolutionary War. During the War of 1812, President Madison was forced to flee Washington, D.C,. while the British attacked and burned the White House and other important public buildings.

March 17, 1776 - Early in the American Revolutionary War the British completed their evacuation of Boston following a successful siege conducted by Patriots. The event is still commemorated in Boston as Evacuation Day.

March 19, 2003 - The United States launched an attack against Iraq to topple dictator Saddam Hussein from power. The attack commenced with aerial strikes against military sites, followed the next day by an invasion of southern Iraq by U.S. and British ground troops. The troops made rapid progress northward and conquered the country's capital, Baghdad, just 21 days later, ending the rule of Saddam.

March 21, 1918 - During World War I, the Second Battle of the Somme began as German General Erich von Ludendorff launched an all-out drive to win the war. The battle began with a five-hour artillery barrage followed by a rush of German troops. The offensive lasted until April 6th and resulted in the Germans gaining about 35 miles of territory. Allied and German casualty figures for both battles approached 500,000. 

March 23, 1775 - Patrick Henry ignited the American Revolution with a speech before the Virginia convention in Richmond, stating, "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

Enjoy the history and I will look forward to providing more military history in April.

Virtual Women Veterans Symposium

VA Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED)
Women Veterans Symposium

Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED) will host a Virtual Women Veterans Symposium – Here for H.E.R. (Hope. Education. Resources.) on Thursday, March 9, 2023.  This symposium will feature speakers who will provide information on benefits, services, and resources available for the Women Veteran population and those family members, caregivers, survivors, as well as individuals and organizations who support and advocate for them.  Also, the symposium will educate and empower leaders from women centric organizations, non-profits, and community organizations with benefit and service knowledge that they can utilize to assist our Nation’s Veterans.  The symposium will also provide information on current and future VA benefits, to include filing a VA disability claim online, fraud prevention and awareness and the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. VA employees are invited to join and to share this information with any interested parties.

Virtual Women Veterans Symposium Details:

Date: Thursday, March 9, 2023
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (EST)
Location: WebEx Virtual Platform

Quick Join:  Click Here to Join the Symposium

Link to Join:  https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m80ca9eda4f4317db65458dc62aae948f

Phone:  1-404-397-1596 / Access Code:  2763 919 1060

Audience:  Women Veterans Nationwide, Non-Profit & Community Organizations, Service members, Family Members, Caregivers, Survivors, VA Staff and Outreach Coordinators, Veteran Advocates, National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO), National Association State Department of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) and Veteran Service Organizations (VSO).

 Please send any questions to OTED National Outreach Mailbox

Women Veterans Brunch & Resource Event

ID Cards at the Rochester VA Clinic

VA ID Cards may be obtained at the Rochester VA Clinic by appointment only on the following upcoming dates. These days are by appointment only. Please call the VA at 1-866-414-5058 to make an appointment for ID cards in Rochester. You may visit the Minneapolis VA Medical Center daily for an ID card.

     * March 16, 2023
     * May 18, 2023
     * July 20, 2023
     * September 21, 2023
     * November 16, 2023

Preston Veterans Home Open House

You’re Invited: Community Open House, Wednesday, March 29

Join us anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. to:

• Meet Preston Veterans Home Administrator Dave Dunn, Director of Nursing Valerie Ness and other members of the team.
• Learn about construction progress, recruitment efforts, Resident admissions opportunities, local vendor/business partnerships, volunteer and donation activities and more.
• Enjoy light refreshments and pick up some informational materials.

Looking forward to seeing you on March 29 at our Recruiting and Training Center located at 144 Main Street Southwest, Preston MN 55965.

Stairlifts for Vets

There are so many benefits to living in your own home and having the freedom and independence to move around at will. There’s nothing like the comfort and familiarity of a home for elderly, handicapped, or disabled people. Thankfully, modern technology has brought us excellent solutions—and now, StairLifts For Vets is here to provide those solutions to customers.

StairLifts For Vets helps veterans live at home safely and are proud to offer mobility solutions to our Veterans’ needs so they can live safely at home with independence and dignity. Work at StairLifts For Vets comes from the heart.

STAIRLIFTS FOR VETS’ mission is to install Stairlifts and wheelchair lifts in the homes of disabled U.S. military service veterans from any era, be it WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Afghanistan, or Iraq. Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan often require special modifications made to their homes so that they are handicapped accessible. A wheelchair elevator or wheelchair lift can be the ticket to getting someone back home and on the way to recovery. Many older vets, those from WWII, Korea and Vietnam eras, have lost independence in their daily routine because they find it difficult to navigate the stairs. STAIRLIFTS FOR VETS can help those veterans continue to lead independent lives by installing a new stairlift in their homes.

SEMCIL HCBS Access Grants

For more information or to make a referral
Contact SEMCIL
Phone:  507-285-3917    Email:  ilreferral@semcil.org

PACT Act Fraud Prevention

Have you recently been contacted by a company aggressively seeking to legally represent you in filing presumptive VA claims authorized by the PACT Act? If so, be wary as the company might be seeking a portion of your VA benefits.

Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act) represents the biggest expansion of veteran benefits in history, and many Veterans may be eligible to receive compensation for their service. The PACT Act adds 23 burn pit and toxic exposure-related conditions to VA’s list of service presumptions, including hypertension, with the expansion of presumptions related to Agent Orange exposure by including Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Guam, American Samoa, and Johnston Atoll as locations for Agent Orange exposure.

While this legislation brings great promise to Veterans, it’s also a monumental opportunity for fraud. VA has received multiple reports of unaccredited law firms or companies targeting Veterans to offer their services to file claims for presumptive conditions. Unaccredited law firms and companies are reaching out to help for a fee as high as 40% of the Veteran’s retroactive payment and 40% of the Veteran’s first year of entitlement payments.

VA is committed to help protect Veterans from predatory entities, by educating Veterans, their families, and all partners about the types of activity and tactics being used against them.

To avoid being a victim of these schemes, here are some helpful tips to remember:

Apply directly to VA. You may submit your application securely online via VA.GOV or in person at any regional office. You may file your claim directly with VA, and VA will help you gather the necessary evidence to support it. There are no costs or hidden fees to apply. Do not agree to pay an unaccredited individual or organization a percentage of your disability compensation payment or retroactive entitlement. If you need help filing a claim, there are accredited representatives to assist you.

• Be cautious of aggressive law firms or companies. Firms may use frequent communications (phone, text, and media messages) to establish a sense of urgency.
• Be cautious of for-profit companies that use VA’s name. They may alter their name to create a false association with VA and establish legitimacy. Examples include a website such as VAclaimsassistance.com that incorporates VA into its name.
• Review all legally binding documents thoroughly. Never sign a blank form someone else will fill out later or give them full discretion to act on your behalf. See the contents before you sign and keep a copy for yourself.
• Be wary of media advertisements regarding legal representation for presumptive VA claims. Companies advertising legal services may be predatory and financially motivated to obtain your VA benefits.
• If a company or individual is projecting misinformation or has questionable business practices regarding VA entitlements, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau.
• To report suspected fraudulent activity, please contact the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline (va.gov).
• Veterans and survivors who think they might be eligible should apply for PACT Act benefits right now. Go to gov/PACT or call 1-800-MYVA411 for more information.

By protecting Veterans’ benefits against fraudulent activity, you can help honor their service and sacrifice.

Pathways to Recovery

S.A.V.E. Training

'Signs, Ask, Validate, Encourage/Expedite' is an introductory, gatekeeper training where participants learn how to act with care and compassion when encountering someone in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Join via MS Teams Thursday March 16, 2023 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Email Tammy.Monsebroten@va.gov to register

Save the Date: Veterans Day on the Hill 2023

MN Commanders' Task Force

SE MN Women Veterans Appreciation Event

Space is limited, register today!

Register here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-veteran-appreciation-event-tickets-513295309087

Veteran Appreciation and Benefit

OPEN TO ALL VETERANS - SUNDAY, APRIL 23rd

Post-9/11 Veteran Service Bonus Available

The application period will begin on July 7, 2022. The last day to apply is June 30, 2024, unless the funds have been exhausted prior to June 30, 2024.

Once the application window is open, review and answer the initial pre-screening questions to assist in determining your eligibility.

If it is determined that you may be eligible for the bonus, you will be directed to the application portal.

• If you have previously applied for the Minnesota GI Bill or Veteran Owned Business Certification, you will login with your existing username and password.
• If you have never applied for the Minnesota GI Bill or Veteran Owned Business certification, you will be prompted to create an account.

If it is determined through the pre-screening questions that you may not be eligible for the Post-9/11 Veteran Service Bonus, then you will be directed to your County Veteran Service Office for additional assistance or guidance.

Elder Network

Friendly Visiting Program

The Visitors program provides weekly socialization through having someone in home conversing with and engaging an older adult. This helps avoid loneliness, isolation and supports positive mental wellness.

Clients facing depression, relationship issues, anxiety, addiction, retirement, grief, major health changes, etc. receive weekly home visits from trained volunteers to provide a listening ear, support and encouragement for positive change.

Please call 507-285-5272 for more information or to set up this service. 

Please contact Elder Network about scholarships available to those with a dementia diagnosis. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America kindly provides funds to help serve this need for the first six months of the year. Talk with the Program Coordinator in your area to see if you qualify.

Medical Transportation Program

Transportation is provided by volunteer drivers to and from crucial health care appointments such as medical, dental, support groups, mental wellness, hearing and eye, chiropractic, medical device stores, etc.

Please call 507-285-5272 for more information or to set up this service.

This service is available in Olmsted County.

Elder Network is accepting new clients for this program but ask that you allow a week to schedule an intake with the Program Coordinator before asking for ride requests. They are always accepting additional volunteers for this program, as well.

Please refer a friend or family member to drive for Elder Network. If you are a current client of Elder Network’s Transportation Program, please allow at least one week of advanced notice for placing ride requests, due to increased volumes.

Not all services are available in all counties. Please contact Elder Network if you aren’t sure what you need. We are here to help.

Non-Medical Transportation Program

Elder Network started a pilot program to provide transportation to non-medical locations this year in order to serve emergent needs of seniors in quarantine. Locations that volunteer drivers transport clients to include the grocery store, hair salon, social service agencies, places of worship, legal services, their designated voting location, and others.

Please call us at 507-285-5272 for more information or to set up this service.

This service is available in Olmsted County for those of greatest need, with priority placed on medical appointments being filled first.

We are accepting new clients for this program, but ask that you allow a week to schedule an intake with the Program Coordinator before asking for ride requests. If you are a current client of Elder Network’s Transportation Program, please allow at least one week of advanced notice for placing ride requests, due to increased volumes.

We are always accepting additional volunteers for this program, as well. Please refer a friend or family member to drive for Elder Network.

 Not all services are available in all counties. Please contact Elder Network if you aren’t sure what you need. We are here to help.

Please visit elder-network.org for more resources, support groups and events.

Women Over 40 Discussion Group

This group will provide an opportunity for women veterans 40 years old and over to come together for support and community while learning creative ways to choose joy, spread joy and receive joy using evidence-based approaches to support stress relief, resilience, productivity and health living.

Sessions include:

     * Discussion on relevant physical, emotional, spiritual health and wellness topics
     * SMART goal development and accountability
     * Aromatherapy education for overall wellness and application for targeted support
     * Education and preparation of aroma stick, rollerball or spray for application at
       home.

Hosted by:  Dr. Letticia N. Callies, DMin, MA, CCA
Where:         VFW Post 1215, back conference room, 2775 - 43rd Street NW
                     Rochester, MN  55901
When:          Tuesdays - Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, Jun 6, Jul 11 (due to
                    July 4th holiday), Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7 & Dec 5
Time:           6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Saturday Noon Meal Program

Ruby's Pop-Up Pantry

Ruby’s Pantry is for ANYONE that eats!  There is no income or residency requirement and Ruby’s Pantry is for anyone looking to extend their monthly grocery budget.  Each guest donates a $25 donation and receives an abundance of grocery items. Ruby’s Pantry is not government funded and is a 501 C3.  Each donation is used to cover operational costs like trucking, gas, and warehouse staff. All of the food is donated by corporate food donors making it possible to reach more families each month at locations across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Next Pop-Up Pantry is Saturday, March 11, 2023

2703 9th Avenue Northwest, Rochester, Minnesota 55901, United States

DAYS AND HOURS

2nd Saturday of the Month Registration begins at 9:00 AM Food bundles available 9:00-10:30 AM Hosted by: Holy Cross Lutheran Church

PTSD Support Group

Olmsted County Veteran Services is offering a support group for Veterans that have been diagnosed with PTSD, or those who have signs and symptoms of PTSD, and their family members. Sometimes the most painful injuries aren’t physical. Whether it’s PTSD, TBI, combat stress, or any other mental health condition, we’re here to help you get through it. The group will be facilitated by Jennifer Shumaker, Veteran and Olmsted County Veterans Service Officer.

Where: VFW Post 1215, 2775 43rd St NW, Rochester, MN 55901
When: Thursday: Mar 30, Apr 27, May 25, Jun 29, Jul 27, Aug 31
Sep 28, Oct 26, Nov 30 and Dec 28
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

jennifer.shumaker@olmstedcounty.gov

Project Legacy

Over the past 14 years, Project Legacy has grown tremendously. Thanks to you, our incredible community of donors and supporters, we have been able to support over 300 BIPOC individuals, ranging from support through middle school, high school and through their college experience as first-generation college students.

As you can imagine, it takes many people to sustain our high-touch work. Project Legacy is a wraparound program, and in addition to helping youth overcome financial or systemic barriers, we know it is equally as important to tend to their mental, emotional and spiritual needs. For Project Legacy, this means 1:1 mentorship, advocacy, and weekly Healing Circles that create community and connection for our young people.  

To bolster our program and enhance our ability to serve our participants, we are grateful to have received funding for two positions - an Assistant Director and Development Director through a grant from the Harper Family Foundation.  

Now, we're asking our community to help us find a perfect fit for each position. Click the link below to learn more about the positions and share with those who may be a good fit with our organization and its mission. We are a mission-oriented, LGBTQI-inclusive, welcoming and affirming program.

You can email Karen Edmonds at kedmonds@projectlegacymn.org with a resume or an inquiry. Thank you for your support and partnership as we work to grow our incredible team!

Workshop on USAJOBS.GOV

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Food Service Manager is needed at The Landing

JOBS

Singing Hills Stables has part time work available at a small stable.  Located 10 miles north of Rochester, SHS retrains racehorses to become riding horses.  Duties include:  cleaning eight stalls, watering & feeding the horses & bringing the horses in from pasture.  The horses are beautiful and well mannered; they don’t kick, bite or rear up.  Help is needed about 3-4 hours a day for as many days a week as you want.  Some tractor use is a plus! 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:  Jill Gill @ (507) 358-1234  jillgill@earthlink.net

Seasons Hospice Ongoing & Special Programs

All grief group participants of Seasons Hospice must be registered 24 hours in advance.  To register or for more information, click on the blue button and you will be directed to their website.

Local Service Organization Meetings

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"To promote the interests and welfare of veterans, their dependents and survivors and to enhance their quality of life through counseling, claims assistance, education, advocacy and special projects."

Olmsted County Veteran Services

2100 Campus Dr. SE, Suite 200
Rochester, MN 55904
507-328-6355