Join Us at the Community Family Fun and Wellness Expo

Sandusky, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is excited to present the first-ever Community Family Fun & Wellness Expo, a vibrant celebration of community spirit, veteran recognition and wellness. This free, one-day event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Paper District Marina in Sandusky and is expected to attract more than 2,000 attendees.

Join us for a fun-filled day featuring live music, kids' activities, an array of food trucks, diverse vendors, interactive exhibits and a wealth of wellness resources. The day will begin with a moving presentation of colors and will be highlighted by a TBM Avenger Flyover.

Visitors can check in at the welcome tent to participate in raffles for a chance to win prizes from local partners. Active duty military members and veterans will receive a special welcome gift in appreciation of their service.

Bring your folding chairs, your appetite and the entire family for this fully interactive event.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
• Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Location: Paper District Marina, Sandusky, Ohio
• Admission: Free

Here is a list of confirmed Community Wellness Partners participating at the event:

• ADAMHS Board of Erie County
• Bayshore Counseling Services
• Bohemian Babe Wellness
• Buckeye Health Plan
• Caregiver Support Program - VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
• Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Sandusky
• Corpsman Maxton W Soviak Memorial Foundation
• Erie County Health Department and Community Health Center
• Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services
• Firelands Military Vehicle Group
• Help Me Grow - Bright Beginnings
• GameDay Mens Health
• Great Lakes Community Action Partnership
• Harbor
• Help Me Grow - Bright Beginnings
• Home-Based Primary Care VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
• Humana
• LGBTQ+ / GIVE CLINIC - VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
• NAMI of Erie County
• National Cemetery Administration
• Ohio Army National Guard
• Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation New Dawn (OND) - VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
• Perkins Township Police Department
• Project Noelle *TBD
• Riley's Angels
• Sandusky Artisans Recovery Community Center
• Sandusky Community Based Outpatient Clinic / Homeless Program - VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
• Sandusky Police Department
• Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
• Serving Our Seniors
• Squared Away Ministry
• Suicide Prevention - VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
• The LCADA Way
• Veterans Justice Outreach - VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
• Vietnam Veterans of America Buckeye State Council
• Volunteers of America
• Walleyes for Wounded Heroes
  

For more information, please contact Jacob Raffo at [email protected].