I am full of gratitude for the men and women who have devoted their time and talents and who have made significant sacrifices to protect Americans and our constitutional values. 

A short history: Veterans Day (originally named Armistice Day) is a U.S. federal holiday observed annually on November 11 for honoring U.S. military veterans. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice (a formal, mutual agreement to stop fighting) with Germany went into effect. In 1954, major U.S. veteran organizations urged the renaming of Armistice Day to Veterans Day.

There are many Resources for Veterans including...

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then Press 1 
because support & care are always within reach.
Charlotte: 
https://www.charlottenc.gov/CS-Prep/City-News/Charlotte-Veteran-Resources
Mecklenburg County: 
https://css.mecknc.gov/veterans-services/death-veteran-surviving-spouse-and-dependent-children-benefits-cloned
NC Department of Veterans Affairs:
https://www.milvets.nc.gov/
Services and Collaborative Efforts in Charlotte-Mecklenburg:
https://mecklenburghousingdata.org/frontpage-article/addressing-veteran-homelessness-services-and-collaborative-efforts-in-charlotte-mecklenburg/
Veterans Bridge Home is a committed advocate for service members, veterans, and their families. See https://veteransbridgehome.org/ for more info.

Let's express our thanks to Veterans today and always in tangible ways.
 

with Appreciation,






Dimple Ajmera
Charlotte City Council
[email protected]