BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260808T160000Z DTEND:20260808T190000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Cleary University VetFest DESCRIPTION:VetFest provides support\, resources for veterans\n\nHOWELL\, MI Every year\, communities across the country pause to thank veterans for their service. Long after the ceremonies end\, many veterans continue navigating benefits\, searching for trusted resources\, rebuilding purpose\, and finding their place in civilian life.\n\nTo help veterans find these resources\, VETLIFE\, a Michigan nonprofit organization\, will host VetFest\, Saturday\, Aug. 8 from noon to 3 pm\, at Lake Trust Stadium on the Cleary University campus in Howell\, located at 3750 Cleary Drive.\n\n\n\nThe free event for veterans and active duty military members and their immediate families will feature live entertainment\, food trucks\, family activities\, children's attractions\, veteran service organizations\, community resources\, local businesses\, prize giveaways\, and opportunities for veterans to reconnect with one another while learning about services available throughout the region.\n\n\n\n"Vet Fest is much more than one afternoon of celebration. It's about reminding veterans that they are valued\, helping them discover resources they may not know exist\, and creating connections that continue long after the event ends\," said Joshua Parish\, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of VETLIFE.\n\n\n\n"One conversation can change the direction of someone's life\," said Cortnie Parish\, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of VETLIFE. "Whether a veteran discovers a benefit they've earned\, reconnects with another veteran\, or simply leaves knowing they're not alone\, that's why we do this work."\n\n \nCleary University veterans resource center staff will be on hand at VetFest to provide information about educational opportunities\, tuition discounts and resources available at Cleary for veterans and active military members.\n\n \nAbout VETLIFE\n\nVETLIFE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring no veteran has to navigate life after service alone. Founded by Iraq War veteran Joshua Parish and his wife\, Cortnie Parish\, the organization was created to bridge the gap between veterans and the benefits\, resources\, and opportunities available to them. Through technology\, strategic partnerships\, and community engagement\, VETLIFE makes it easier for veterans to navigate life after service\, connect with trusted resources\, and build meaningful relationships within their communities. Every initiative is guided by a simple belief: when veterans know where to turn and communities work together\, no one has to face the journey alone.\n\n \n\nMedia Opportunities\n\nInterviews are available with Joshua Parish\, VETLIFE CEO\; Cortnie Parish\, CMO\; and veterans.\n\nContact\n\nCortnie Parish\n\nCo-Founder & CMO\n\nVETLIFE\n\nPhone: 810.588.7385\n\nEmail: cortnie@vetlifetoday.org\n\nWebsite: www.vetlifetoday.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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\nVetFest provides support\, resources for veterans
\nHOWELL\, MI &mdash\; Every year\, communities across the country pause to thank veterans for their service. Long after the ceremonies end\, many veterans continue navigating benefits\, searching for trusted resources\, rebuilding purpose\, and finding their place in civilian life.
\nTo help veterans find these resources\, VETLIFE\, a Michigan nonprofit organization\, will host VetFest\, Saturday\, Aug. 8 from noon to 3 pm\, at Lake Trust Stadium on the Cleary University campus in Howell\, located at 3750 Cleary Drive.
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\nThe free event for veterans and active duty military members and their immediate families will feature live entertainment\, food trucks\, family activities\, children'\;s attractions\, veteran service organizations\, community resources\, local businesses\, prize giveaways\, and opportunities for veterans to reconnect with one another while learning about services available throughout the region.
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\n&ldquo\;Vet Fest is much more than one afternoon of celebration. It'\;s about reminding veterans that they are valued\, helping them discover resources they may not know exist\, and creating connections that continue long after the event ends\,&rdquo\; said Joshua Parish\, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of VETLIFE.
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\n"\;One conversation can change the direction of someone'\;s life\,"\; said Cortnie Parish\, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of VETLIFE. "\;Whether a veteran discovers a benefit they'\;ve earned\, reconnects with another veteran\, or simply leaves knowing they'\;re not alone\, that'\;s why we do this work."\;
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Cleary University veterans resource center staff will be on hand at VetFest to provide information about educational opportunities\, tuition discounts and resources available at Cleary for veterans and active military members.
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\nAbout VETLIFE
\nVETLIFE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring no veteran has to navigate life after service alone. Founded by Iraq War veteran Joshua Parish and his wife\, Cortnie Parish\, the organization was created to bridge the gap between veterans and the benefits\, resources\, and opportunities available to them. Through technology\, strategic partnerships\, and community engagement\, VETLIFE makes it easier for veterans to navigate life after service\, connect with trusted resources\, and build meaningful relationships within their communities. Every initiative is guided by \;a simple belief: when veterans know where to turn and communities work together\, no one has to face the journey alone.
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\nMedia Opportunities
\nInterviews are available with Joshua Parish\, VETLIFE CEO\; Cortnie Parish\, CMO\; and veterans.
\nContact
\nCortnie Parish
\nCo-Founder &\; CMO
\nVETLIFE
\nPhone: 810.588.7385
\nEmail: cortnie@vetlifetoday.org
\nWebsite: www.vetlifetoday.org
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\n \; LOCATION:Lake Trust Stadium on the Cleary University campus 3750 Cleary Drive Howell\, MI UID:e.1376.24584 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260805T165907Z URL:https://chamber.howell.org/events/details/cleary-university-vetfest-24584 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR