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October 30, 2024

Salt Lake County Government Center and County Jail to Be Lit Up in Green in Support of Veterans and Their Families

Salt Lake County, UT—Salt Lake County is illuminating the County Government Center, County Jail, and Sheriff’s Office Building green in support of Operation Green Light, an initiative intended to shine a light on the service of Veterans and their families. 

WHAT:   Operation Green Light for Veterans 

WHEN:    November 4–11, 2024

WHERE:  Salt Lake County Government Center                   Salt Lake County Jail
                2001 State Street                                                   3415 S 900 W
                Salt Lake City                                                         Salt Lake City

INFO:       Operation Green Light is a national effort organized by the National Association of Counties (NACo).

Roughly 250,000 members transition out of the armed services each year. By shining a green light, Salt Lake County aims to let Veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported. Residents and businesses can join #OperationGreenLight for Veterans by changing one light bulb in the entryway of their house or business to a green bulb.

Additional ways Salt Lake County is supporting Veterans:

  • For the month of November, Salt Lake County Animal Services will waive the pet adoption fees for all Veterans. 
  • Salt Lake County Clark Planetarium is offering free tickets to Veterans for any film on Veterans Day, November 11. Family members of Veterans may purchase a ticket for $5/each. Tickets much be obtained in-person, with valid identification, at the Planetarium.
  • Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services partners with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for in-home services/case management and caregiver support.
  • Aging and Adult Services is also offering a Cell Phones for Soldiers program, beginning in December and running through January. The program collects used cell phones and the nonprofit that organizes the program "turns them into" calling cards for active-duty service members.
  • In Salt Lake County, criminal justice system stakeholders come together to serve Veterans in need. The Third District Court, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office, the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association, Salt Lake County Criminal Justice Services, the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Adult Probation and Parole, and the VA collaborate and combine their efforts to provide treatment, support, and opportunities to Veterans charged with criminal offenses. Using therapeutic justice approaches, the Veterans Treatment Court team offers opportunities to give back to Veterans who have given so much for our country. 
  • The Salt Lake County Health Department prioritizes military families for Maternal and Child Health grant programs including Parents as Teachers and Nurse Family Partnership.
  • Many Veterans also participate in Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Adaptive programs, which provide adaptive sports, physical activities, socials, programs, and environments for people with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities or impairments. Learn more at slco.to/adaptive. 
  • Many Veterans are employed by or volunteer with Salt Lake County, continuing their commitment to public service at a local level. 

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