AMVETS makes bid to reach area veterans

AMVETS makes bid to reach area veterans
By PATRICK YEAGLE (pyeagle@pjstar.com)
Journal Star
Posted Jul 22, 2009 @ 10:53 PM

PEORIA — The AMVETS Department of Illinois wants local military veterans to know there is help available in dealing with veterans’ issues, and they’re taking that message to the people.

At a town hall meeting in the Peoria Public Library on Wednesday evening, representatives from the statewide veteran services organization explained to a group of local veterans just what kind of help it provides, including advice and advocacy on everything from health care to job training.

“Everybody needs some help sometimes,” said AMVETS service officer George Sebastian. “Knowing the system helps. Getting frustrated doesn’t help.”

The national, state and local chapters of AMVETS primarily assist veterans in dealing with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, attempting to secure veterans’ benefits and services like medical cost assistance, veterans’ insurance, pension issues and more.
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AMVETS makes bid to reach area veterans