Kentucky Hosts Veteran Resource Fair to Connect Local Vets with Services

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs organized the event to bridge a communication gap in western Kentucky.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Dozens of organizations gathered in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on Friday for a veteran resource fair hosted by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs. The event aimed to connect local veterans with critical services and resources they may not have been aware of, including homeless services, women's programs, employment assistance, and more.

Why it matters

Many veterans in western Kentucky were unaware of the various support services available to them and their families. This resource fair sought to bridge that communication gap and ensure veterans can access the benefits and aid they have earned through their service.

The details

The fair included representatives from the VA in Kentucky and Tennessee, as well as home health providers, the health department, and other organizations. They offered services like blood pressure and BMI checks, distributed essential supplies like socks and snacks to homeless veterans, and provided information on benefits and eligibility requirements.

  • The veteran resource fair took place on Friday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Millie Dee Stevens

Director of State Programs for the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.

Regina Moore

Health Benefits Advisor and Decedent Affairs representative with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Silas Session

Executive Director of the Office of Kentucky Veterans Services with the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Officials encourage veterans and their families to connect through the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs website or social media to learn more about available programs.

The takeaway

This resource fair demonstrates the importance of proactive outreach to ensure veterans are aware of and can access the support services they have earned. By bringing together multiple organizations under one roof, the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs was able to directly connect local vets with critical resources they may have otherwise missed.