Pennsylvania to Observe 20th State Veterans Homes Week, June 12-18

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania's six veterans homes, operated by the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, will celebrate the 20th annual State Veterans Homes Week, June 12-18.  

"During State Veterans Home Week, we encourage community members and neighbors to visit our homes, meet some of America's honored veterans and explore the many volunteer programs available," said Brig. Gen. Mike Gould, the state's deputy adjutant general for veterans affairs. "We also use this week to highlight the outstanding efforts of the staff and volunteers who provide exceptional care for our veterans throughout the year."

Special activities throughout the week will include ceremonies, special musical entertainment, golf and fishing tournaments, carnivals and picnics.

The six homes serve more than 1,600 eligible veterans and their spouses. They include the Delaware Valley Veterans Home in Philadelphia, the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center in Scranton, the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home in Hollidaysburg, the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie, the Southeastern Veterans Center in Spring City, and the Southwestern Veterans Center in Pittsburgh.

For more information about veterans home eligibility, volunteer opportunities or employment at a veterans home, visit www.paveterans.state.pa.us or follow DMVA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/padmva.

Media contact: Joan Nissley, 717-861-8720

SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

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