Veterans’ Week

The Veterans Resource Center would like for you to join us by celebrating Veterans Day with a week of events. This year we’re continuing to give back to our community by collecting hygiene supplies, canned goods, and a housing assistance workshop.

The Vietnam War claimed the lives of more than 58,000 American service-members and wounded more than 150,000. In addition, the men and women who served in Vietnam and survived unspeakable horrors, coming home offered its own kind of trauma. On November 7, 2019, the current student veteran leadership would like to properly “Welcome Home” Robert Salazar, a United States Marine Corps Force Recon Vietnam veteran.

Hygiene Collection – All Week

Collection points: Humanities, SEM, Student Center, VRC, and L/LRC.
Donation ideas: toothpaste/brush, women’s hygiene, soap, etc.

The items collected will be donated to the Cypress College Food Bank.

Housing Assistance & Support Session – November 5, 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Learn about student/veteran housing insecurities.
Location: Veterans Resource Center

Canned Food Collection & BBQ – November 6, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Bring three canned goods and receive a burger, chips, and a drink.
Location: Gateway Plaza (near the Student Center & Campanile)

The items collected will be donated to the Cypress College Food Bank.

Veteran’s Day Ceremony/Recognition – November 7, 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Flagpole next to Business Building (Lot 1)
Honoring Robert Salazar – Vietnam Veteran
Force Recon – United States Marine Corps