Trio Program Hosts Second Annual Veterans and Military Resource Fair
Hadley Bodell
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Trio program at Idaho State University works with veterans to ensure they get the resources they need. This Saturday, May 16 was their second annual Veterans and Military Family Resources Fair.
The fair is designed to bring together military families in the community and provide them with all kinds of connections to local organizations. Vendors had booths for mental health help, programs for veteran community involvement, and even senior home care. Idaho Central Credit Union was there to help veterans set up accounts and seek financial advising.
“As a veteran, there are a lot of resources available, and sometimes it’s really difficult to navigate those resources and know what you qualify for,” said Russell Adams, volunteer with the Wounded Warrior Project. “Being here is important to help veterans understand what is available for them.”
The fair came to the Bennion Student Union Building at the ISU Idaho Falls Campus this year, which organizers say helped with having enough space for vendors.
“We also had a lot more support from our partners in the community, so we’ve had a lot of organizations set up and try to provide resources for the families,” said Emily Wunderlich, advisor and recruiter for Trio. “It’s been a lot easier to fit everyone in, and it’s been a lot of really positive connections with people that are here.”