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Commissioner’s Update

Honoring And Supporting more than 67,000 homeless veterans in the United States, Services Advisory Board to assess the needs of veterans
Earlier this year, the commission established a Veteran
and roughly 2,500 homeless veterans in Florida. Service
Our Veterans men and women returning home, many with disabilities, in the county and to help facilitate coordination between
mental illness and post-traumatic stress disorder, struggle agencies and organizations whose mission is to assist
By Commissioner Maria transitioning back into civilian life. veterans and their families. The members of the advisory
Marino Palm Beach County Veterans Services, (561) board are veterans and others experienced in the areas of
Each November, we 355-4761, assists and counsels former and current mental health and substance abuse, financial assistance,
observe Veterans Day to members of the Armed Forces to apply for benefits, housing, employment, mobility and a representative of
honor Americans who including housing, disability compensation, education, the Veterans Administration Medical Center. The Veteran
have served in the U.S. employment, financial assistance, health care, and other Services Advisory Board will report to the commission
Armed Forces. As fellow resources. The county works with the U.S. Department on needs and gaps in services. Through their input and
citizens, we must remember of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Housing and guidance, the county will take steps to seek additional
to express our gratitude to Urban Development through the Rapid Rehousing and resources and help maximize assistance to veterans.
veterans, who have been Supportive Housing programs, but the need remains for The emergency helpline for veterans in Palm Beach
willing to step in harm’s additional affordable housing and support services. County is 2-1-1. The following link will take you to a
way to protect us, and the The County Department of Housing and Economic comprehensive list of telephone numbers for veterans
freedoms we hold dear. November also has become the Development makes state and federal financing available seeking assistance, https://bit.ly/guideforveterans.
month during which we observe National Hunger and to private and nonprofit developers who construct If you know a veteran who is struggling, please share
Homeless Awareness Week. affordable housing with preference for veterans. this information with them or have them contact me at
Sadly, veteran homelessness spans age groups from Additionally, the County Commission has urged our (561) 355-2201 and I will connect them with service
those who served in the Korean War and Vietnam era to federal legislative delegation to prioritize housing, providers who can help.
the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts. There are currently financial and credit counseling programs for veterans.
Town Of Jupiter News

By Councilor Malise where every court, swing, slide, and trail echoes the input through community meetings, focus groups and
Sundstrom spirit of our community and small town feel. That is why, surveys; research on recreation trends and standards;
Here in Jupiter we are during the 2023 strategic planning process, my colleagues evaluation of the town’s comprehensive plan and levels
so lucky to have such a and I identified the need to develop a master plan for the of service requirements; and input from elected officials,
diverse park system with town’s aging indoor and outdoor recreational facilities in town staff, and key stakeholders.
more than 20 active and support of both youth and adults. To achieve this goal, we Early next year, Miller Legg and town staff will begin
passive parks, as well as the recently approved a contract with Miller Legg to work outreach to Jupiter residents. We invite you to share your
Jupiter Community Center, with town staff and appropriate partners to prepare this experiences with and ideas for the town’s recreational
North County Aquatic roadmap for the next 10 years that will include probable offerings and look forward to hearing from you!
Complex, West Jupiter construction costs, renderings and funding strategies for Watch the town’s website and social media sites for
Recreation Center, and identified projects. announcements and more information as the master plan
more. Jupiter’s recreation This vision for parks and recreational offerings project kicks off. As always, you can share your thoughts
needs are supported by the town, Palm Beach County will focus on everything from athletic facilities to with our council via email, at a Town Council meeting,
with their parks and recreational facilities, and Palm neighborhood playgrounds, and possibly greenways, or at the next Connect with Council event at 9 a.m., Dec.
Beach County Schools with their athletic facilities. bicycle and pedestrian trails, and exercise equipment, 8 at Crux Coffee Roasters.
The Town Council understands the importance of depending upon resident input. The plan will be completed
providing a quality recreational system for residents, after a thorough evaluation of existing facilities; public

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