Cleveland County Government is proud to host the second annual Veteran's Resource Connection Event at the LeGrand Center in Shelby from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. This event, which is free and open to veterans, their spouses, and caregivers, is a testament to our commitment to serving those who have served our country.
Local non-profits and businesses, veteran health and wellness services, and state-wide organizations will be on-site to answer questions and share information.
"North Carolina is home to around 700,000 veterans – the eighth largest veteran population in the nation. And with the fourth largest active-duty military presence nationwide, it stands to reason that our state needs to pay special attention to issues impacting our service members. After active duty, veterans face wide-ranging challenges that can seem insurmountable. Imagine devoting formative years of your career to one, tireless pursuit and then everything you’ve known comes to a halt and you must invent a new path for yourself. This is the situation facing our veterans. From starting new careers to navigating a complex process to obtain earned benefits, shifting mindsets, and establishing homes, it can be just too much for a person to bear… mental and physical health suffers… unemployment and even homelessness ensue.
Yet, hope and help are alive in our counties. Veterans service officers in our communities are devoted to doing what they can to make life after the military the best it can be for our veterans. As county residents, we all have a role in helping our valued service members. It's a collective responsibility to turn the tide on the complicated issues facing veterans. How can we all contribute?
Bringing a government photo ID and DD214 is encouraged but optional. These may help expedite eligibility processing.
Confirmed Vendors
American Legion Post 82
American Red Cross - To register for the blood drive, please click on the following link:
Blood Drive Registration
Armor Insurance
Asheville VA Medical Center
Balanced Body Works Massage and Wellness - Chair Massage
Boots on the Ground
Canine Crisis Response
Caption Call
Care Solutions - Atrium Health
Charles George VA Medical Center
Charles George VAMC - Healthcare for Homeless Outreach
Cleveland Community College
Council on Aging of Cleveland County
Crazy Believe
Cynitra Steward - Cybersecurity and IT Training
DAV Shelby Chapter 18
Cleveland County Health Department
Cleveland County Register of Deeds - Thank A Vet Program
Cleveland County Social Services
Cleveland County Tax Assessor's Office
Cleveland County Veteran's Services
Cryo Recovery and Wellness
Edward Jones
Fisher Houses
Foothills Public Shooting Complex
Foothills Regional Commission
Golden Solutions Insurance, LLC
Grumpy's Bike Shop - VA Benefit
Habitat for Humanity
Healthcare for Homeless Veterans Program
HopeWay
Integrated Care of Greater Hickory, Inc.
Into Our Kare - Funeral & Cremation Services
Life Enrichment Center
Military Missions in Action
Mission 22
NAACP, Cleveland County Branch
NC Department of Veteran's Affairs - Claims & Benefits Assistance
NC Works
Northside Baptist Church
Nurse Next Door
Partners Health Management
Phoenix Counseling Center
Rutherford Vet Center Outstation
Senior TLC
Shelby Hearing Center
Sports Clips - Free Haircuts
VIA Health Partners/ Hospice Cleveland County
Vet Center
VFW Post 4066
Wellcare of NC
Winston-Salem Regional Office - Claims Assistance
Vendor Registration is open until Friday, November 8, 2024. Interested vendor participants can complete and submit this form: Vendor Registration Form
Phyllis Nowlen, CMC, NCCCC
Clerk to the Board
Phone: 704-484-4766
Email: Phyllis.nowlen@clevelandcountync.gov