Lapeer County Veterans Services

06/19/2026

We look forward to seeing everyone downtown this Saturday for this historic celebration. Stop by our tent next to the historic courthouse to say hi and get information about what we do to assist our Veterans 🇺🇸

06/18/2026

Local organizations looking for meaningful projects to celebrate America's 250th are encouraged to learn more about an exciting local project led by the Lapeer County Genealogical Society. The Society has a long tradition of cleaning and repairing headstones and will help other organizations with training and supplies to clean veterans' headstones in their local cemeteries. To learn more, stop by our table at LAPEER'S AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION ON JUNE 20 from 11am to 3pm. Society representatives will be at the Lapeer History Museum at 518 W. Nepessing Street. Or email us at [email protected].

06/17/2026

Come see us us today from 2:00–5:00 PM at Lapeer County Community Mental Health to learn about Veteran benefits and an afternoon of wellness resources, community connections, giveaways, and more.

✅ Visit vendors and community partners
✅ Complete your Wellness Passport for a chance to win a gift card
✅ Learn about local health and wellness resources
✅ Enjoy all the activities

06/17/2026

🇺🇸 Volunteer Drivers Wanted🇺🇸

Lapeer County Veteran Services is looking for dedicated volunteers to help transport local veterans to their medical appointments. This free service makes a real difference—and it is only possible because of people like you.

⁉️ Why volunteer ⁉️
✔ Flexible schedule — no weekends or holidays
✔ Drive county vehicles (including a wheelchair-accessible option)
✔ Serve Lapeer County Veterans who bravely served our country.
✔ Mileage reimbursement available for drivers 55+
✔ Annual volunteer recognition dinner

⏰ Even a few hours a week can have a big impact on the lives of those who served our country.

⭐️ Ready to get involved or have questions?
Contact Marisa Jewell, Transportation Coordinator
📞 810-667-0256
✉️ [email protected]

Help us ensure no veteran misses the care they deserve. 🇺🇸

06/15/2026

🇺🇸 A Heartfelt Thank You! 🇺🇸

Lapeer County Veteran Services would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Life Skills Centers of Capac and Lapeer for their generous donations of handmade cards, ornaments, personal care products, socks and more for our Veterans.

Your kindness, generosity, and dedication to supporting those who have served our nation make a meaningful difference in the lives of Veterans throughout our community. These gifts are more than just items—they are reminders that our Veterans are appreciated, remembered, and valued.

Thank you to the everyone involved for your hard work and compassion. Your support helps us continue our mission of serving those who served.

Together, we are making a positive impact on the lives of local Veterans.

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06/14/2026

06/14/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the Stars and Stripes — a symbol of freedom, unity, and the sacrifices made by generations of Americans who have defended our nation.

On Flag Day, we honor the values our flag represents and remember the brave service members, Veterans, and families who have helped preserve those freedoms.

Take a moment today to proudly display the American flag, learn about its history, and reflect on the ideals that bring us together as a nation.

From all of us at Lapeer County Veteran Services, we wish you a meaningful and patriotic Flag Day.

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day – June 14, 2026 🇺🇸

06/12/2026

🇺🇸 Honoring the Women Who Serve and the Legacy They’ve Built 🇺🇸

Today, on National Women Veterans Recognition Day, we proudly recognize the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of the millions of women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

June 12 also marks the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, a historic law that granted women the right to serve as permanent members of the U.S. military. This milestone helped pave the way for generations of women to answer the call to serve our nation.

From World War II to today’s military missions around the globe, women have strengthened our Armed Forces through their leadership, resilience, and commitment to duty.

To all women veterans—past and present—thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your continued impact on our freedom and communities.

❤️🤍💙 We honor your legacy.
❤️🤍💙 We celebrate your achievements.
❤️🤍💙 We thank you for your service.

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06/10/2026