November 11, 2023 Issue, Page 9 of 16

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November 11, 2023 The Elk City News -9 ns, Day Honoring the veterans in our county and around the country How to show your support for veterans Supporting veterans is a wor- at Brown University’s Watson - Visit wounded veterans. The Support legislation that + Help raise awareness about most effective programs are thy endeavor at any time of Institute for International and United States Census Bureau supports veterans. Though it homeless veterans. Data from community-based, nonprofit, year, though such efforts tend Public Affairs, the percentage reports that more than one- might seem like a no-brainer, the U.S. Department of Hous- “veterans helping veterans” to be more prominent in No- of veterans with disabilities third of the nearly 3.8 million legislation to support veterans ing and Urban Development groups. Individuals can offer vember. Veterans Day is cele- is significantly higher among men and women who have often faces an uphill battle to estimates that approximately their support to such groups brated annually on November post-9/11 veterans (40 per- served in the U.S. Armed Forc- get passed. By supporting leg- 40,000 veterans are homeless through financial donations 11 in honor of the millions of es since September 2001 have islation that ensures veterans on any given night. But that cent) than it was with veterans or other means so they can individuals across the United a service-connected disability. get the support they need, in- figure doesn’t tell the whole from previous eras (25 percent continue to ensure no veteran States who are military vet- Many of these individuals are dividuals can send a message story, as the National Coali- for Gulf War I veterans and 13 sleeps on the street. erans. The day coincides with percent for veterans of previ- fighting to overcome physical to veterans that they haven't tion for Homeless Veterans Veterans Day is a time to show holidays such as Armistice Day ous wars). Veterans can ben- injuries sustained while on been forgotten and that the notes that, over the course of a veterans that their service and Remembrance Day, which efit from support legislated active duty. Individuals who very democratic principles year, roughly twice that many and sacrifices are not taken are celebrated in other coun- by elected officials in Wash- want to show their support for they fought to protect are veterans experience homeless tries and also honor military ington, D.C., but there’s also veterans can contact their lo- alive and well. Citizens can ness. The NCHV believes that for granted. Visiting wounded veterans. many things ordinary citizens cal VA facility to arrange a visit write letters to their elected programs to assist homeless veterans and supporting ef- There's no denying that vet- can do to show how much they to wounded veterans. Such officials, urging them to sup- veterans should focus on help- forts to ensure veterans get erans need the support of appreciate the sacrifices vet- visits can lift veterans’ spirits port veteran-friendly legisla- ing them reach a point where what they need to live full, the people whose freedoms erans and their families have and reassure them that their tion, and raise awareness of they can obtain and sustain healthy and happy lives is a they protect. According to a made and will make in the sacrifices are both acknowl- bills and laws through social gainful employment. In addi- great way to send the message 2021 study from researchers years to come. edged and appreciated. media. tion, the NCHV feels that the that veterans are appreciated. Midwest Farm Supply 220 N. Main, Elk City, OK 73644 ¢ 580-225-2003 We would like to express our gratitude to all the Veterans around the world for their service! Kilhoffer Flooring Center DBA Bell’s Carpet “Quality at Affordable Prices” Sixth & Main + Elk City, OK 73644 First National Bank & Trust of Elk Cit¥ “Together We Grow” Hutton Inc ‘Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. 19676 Rte 66 N, Elk City, OK 73644 ELK CITY: 2714 W. 3rd St. © 580-225-2580 « https//www.fnbecbank ‘580-225-0225 SAYRE: 711 NE Highway 66 « 580-928-2580