The Brief
- Monthly coffee meetings connecting veterans to each other and to community resources started five years ago in Pinellas County and three years ago in Hillsborough.
- Community resources that help with housing, benefits and job placement are available.
- Many veterans say they need these social interactions.
TAMPA, Fla. – Every month, veterans in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties use a cup of coffee to start conversations and create connections.
“Anybody that was a part of military service is trained to work in groups, to work in organizations,” U.S. Air Force Veteran Rev. Dr. Christian Frazier said. “So, what happens is when you get out, you’re by yourself, so there’s that whole what do I do, how do I operate, what’s my purpose.”
The backstory:…