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Jan Perry , Councilwoman Los Angeles , to honor skid row veterans

For many, veterans day is a bittersweet holiday. Many veterans in this country call the streets their home. For many years, veterans in skid row, many disabled , had to travel far to places to participate in events that honored their service.

Enter Councilwoman Jan Perry and her steak luncheon to honor the vets who live in SRO Housing Corporation and the Midnight Mission. Councilwoman Jan Perry instituted the very first Steak Lunch in skid row to honor those who served their country who are now living in skid row, The steak Luncheon is held at the James Wood Community Center operated by SRO Housing Corporation. The vets look forward to this now every year. It is always important to recognize those who have served. Recently Councilwoman Perry honored her Uncle by showing a film that he helped consult for about his time in Europe during World War II. Jan Perry knows what it is like to have family close to her who have served during war time. This is what Councilwoman Jan Perry had to say last year.

"Veteran's Day is an important opportunity to celebrate and honor the brave individuals who dedicated their lives to defending our way of life. It is my honor to be able to host these fine individuals here in the heart of Central City East. This special recognition is well-deserved and this is just a small way in which I can extend my gratitude and deep respect to each of them," said Perry.
The "Veteran's Day Luncheon" will assemble Central City East/Skid Row resources to honor the over one hundred veterans who live and work at SRO. SRO is hosting the event in the James M. Wood Community Center (JWCC), a safe and sober community space on what was once known as "Thieves Corner". A steak lunch prepared by the catering department of the Midnight Mission will be served and a live band will provide entertainment. A Veteran , who lives at SRO's Southern Hotel, which has 55 efficiency units of permanent housing for veterans, was instrumental in initiating the event. Council District Nine is funding the program.

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