The Morning Update broadcasted live from Eversource Energy Park in Manchester for the 22nd Annual Harbor Care Veteran Stand Down! Bringing together nearly 50 veteran service organizations under one tent, this vital annual event connects local veterans and their families with essential services, housing resources, healthcare support, and community assistance.
Throughout the morning, we sat down with key local leaders, federal lawmakers, and community advocates dedicated to serving the Granite State’s veteran community:
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Federal Legislative Leaders: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, Congressman Chris Pappas, and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander joined us to share updates on national veteran legislation, healthcare access, and ongoing federal support for local service members.
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City & Municipal Support: Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais spoke on local city initiatives supporting veterans and the importance of community-level outreach in Manchester.
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Harbor Care and Liberty House Leadership: Henry Och (President/CEO), Katie Tovar Paciulan (Director of Veteran Services), and Jennifer Barlow (Assistant Director at Liberty House) highlighted their year-round mission to prevent veteran homelessness and streamline supportive care.
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Community Partners & Sponsors: Allison MacIntosh (Co-owner of Taylor Rental) and Renee Wagner (Visiting Angels NH) discussed how local businesses and home-care providers step up to support local veterans and their families.
Stream the full broadcast on demand using the players below!
