Join us to hear from Cleveland Count Veteran's Services to discuss~

Cleveland County Government is proud to host the 3rd Annual Veterans' Resource Connection Event at the LeGrand Center in Shelby from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025. 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. With the fourth-largest active-duty military presence nationwide, it stands to reason that our state needs to pay special attention to issues affecting 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?