Orange County is illuminating several county buildings green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers.
From Nov. 4 to 11, some county buildings will be illuminated green to show support for veterans and raise awareness about the resources available at the county, state, and federal levels to assist veterans and their families.
“Operation Green Light for Veterans helps bring attention to the many services we provide to veterans, service members, and their families,” said Orange County Veterans Services Officer Brynn Schreiner. “Our office connects veterans to Veterans Administration benefits and other resources.”
Now in its fourth year, Operation Green Light is expected to draw hundreds of counties to participate. The county role in administering services for veterans includes county veterans service officers helping fellow former service members access more than $52 billion in federal health, disability, and compensation benefits each year, as well as other services supporting the approximately 200,000 service members who transition into civilian communities annually.
In addition to lighting county buildings, residents, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to participate by simply changing one light bulb inside or outside their home to a green bulb. By shining a green light, we let our veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported, and we open up conversations about the needs of veterans and the services that support veteran communities.
For more information about local Veterans Services, contact Brynn Schreiner at 919-245-2890 or visit https://orangecountync.gov/1829/Veteran-Services