BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- The Veteran Service Office of Berrien County announced it will host a Military Veteran Stand Down event on Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to support Berrien County veterans and their families.

Veterans and their families must register for the event online or by calling the county's Veteran Service Office at 269-983-7111 ext. 8224. You may also email [email protected].

The event includes food and refreshments, Military Surplus, free haircuts, transportation, VA Healthcare Enrollment, and Benefit Check-Ups.

The Presentation of Colors will begin at 10 a.m.

The Veteran Resources fair will include over 50 vendors including the secretary of state mobile unit.

Vendors and services include:

• Veteran Employment Services
• Warriors Set Free
• Housing Resource Network
• Salvation Army
• Women Veterans Group
• Meals on Wheels
• Area Agency on Aging
• 2 Men on a Mission
• Community Action Agency
• Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency
• American Legion VFW & DAV Post Reps
• Suicide Prevention Coalition
• Education Reps from LMC
• Red Cross of America
• Pets for Patriots
• VA Substance Abuse, Homeless, MyHealtheVET
• Michigan Veteran Trust Fund
• Volunteers of America
• South Bend Vet Center
• Lest We Forget
• Whirlpool Veterans & Allies
• Tru Top 1%

The event will take place in the Berrien County Conference Room at 2149 E. Napier Ave. in Benton Harbor.