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7 | Page April 4 I ssueThis resource fair is open to all Veterans, active military members near their separation date, family members, and the public interested in obtaining information about state and federal Veteran benefits and how to apply for them. Accredited Veteran Service Representatives will be available to assist individuals with all types of VA claims and healthcare. KOVS Director Bill Turner said %u201cThese professionals are experts on State and Federal benefits that are available to Veterans and surviving spouses. We urge Veterans not to miss this opportunity to learn about Veteran benefits you have earned through your service to this country.%u201d%u201cWe also encourage community and business leaders to visit and learn about those benefits as well, in order to best support Veterans in your community,%u201d Turner stated.Some benefits include VA health care, service-connected claims, readjustment counseling information, Veteran Readiness and Employment services, and much more.State government agencies, Veteran Service Organizations, and Non-Profit groups will meet with Veterans to offer unique individualized benefits they offer. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring discharge paperwork (DD-214) or claim file number, marriage certificate, and available medical records to help simplify the application for benefits. What: KANSAS CITY, KANSAS VETERAN CLAIMS AND RESOURCE FAIRWhen: 9:00 am-6:00 pm, April 22-23, 2025 | 9:00 am-Noon, April 24, 2025Where: Veterans Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KSFor questions or comments please contact Michelle Sweeney, Director of Public Affairs, at 785.940.1121 or michelle.sweeney@ks.gov. Kansas Leadership Center partners with Kansas Health Foundation to launch a mass action campaign on hunger and food insecurity in Kansas(4.2.2025) The Kansas Leadership Center is launching a mass action campaign on hunger and food insecurity to support the Kansas Health Foundation%u2019s (KHF) Hunger Free Kansas initiative.Through May 16, KHF is accepting applications from Kansas organizations and community partners with innovative ideas for making a difference on the issue. KLC will select up to 70 submissions to receive a mini grant for as much as $5,000 to put the project in action with support and training provided by KLC.%u201cThrough this partnership with the Kansas Health Foundation, KLC aims to inspire Kansans to do more to combat hunger and food insecurity and honor that different people, situations and communities require different ways forward. We have the experience and infrastructure to facilitate a process that encourages experimentation and action that will make a difference on this critical issue as well as track and share stories of progress,%u201d Kaye Monk-Morgan, president and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center.