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Program offers resources to veterans

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The Huntington VA Medical Center celebrated the first anniversary of its Homeless Veterans Resource Center in Huntington with a Stand Down for area homeless veterans.

The event provided health screenings, job and housing referrals and information about benefits and assistance programs.

Lunch was provided and there was live entertainment.

Veterans could also get things like clothing and free hair cuts.

"It is basically an outreach effort for those that haven't accessed the programs that they might benefit from," said Edward Seiler, director of Huntington VA Medical Center.

The VA Medical Center estimates there are about 60 homeless veterans in the Huntington area.