The Resilient Veteran

2025 Winter Wonderland: Clarion County Resource Fair
2025-12-02 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
In-Person :: 2-hour :: Free Family Event
A countywide resource fair at the Clarion Mall with family activities and giveaways: SANTA, dinner, bounce houses, free raffle, and balloon animals. Registration opens at mall entrances at 4:15 p.m. No income guidelines.
Many families of Veterans look for supportive community events heading into the holidays; this fair can help connect households with local resources and lighthearted stress relief.
Location:Clarion Mall
Schedule:

4:15 PM – Registration opens (mall entrances)
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Resource fair open
6:00 PM – Raffle drawing

More information:Email: heather.beshaw@uhsinc.com, dthorpe@family-psych.org, jbowser@anrinfo.org
Heads up: we’re sharing this as a courtesy for Veterans and their families who may find it useful. Details come from the organizer and can change; this listing isn’t managed by The Resilient Veteran.

Suds of Love Free Laundry Day (Mercer County)
2025-12-10 10:00 - 15:00
In-Person :: 5-hour :: Free Service
Carelon is covering the cost of self-service washers, dryers, detergent, and fabric softener. Bring your clothes; the rest is provided at no charge.
Free laundry days help stretch household budgets, helping Veteran and all families manage tight finances.
Location:
Sharon Coin Laundry
149 South Irvine Avenue, Sharon, PA 16146
Schedule:

10:00 AM – Services available
3:00 PM – Services end

More information:
Organizer: Carelon
Website: https://pa.carelon.com
Heads up: we’re sharing this as a courtesy for Veterans and their families who may find it useful. Details come from the organizer and can change; this listing isn’t managed by The Resilient Veteran.

Winter Wellness Workshop: Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (Butler County)
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:00
In-Person :: 1-hour :: Free Workshop
Discussion on coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder and practical strategies to support mental health during winter. Free and open to all; coffee/tea and light snacks provided. Seating is limited; registration is for seating only.
Veterans and their families may feel winter mood shifts more acutely after service or during transitions. Consider joining this session for straightforward tools and peer connections if you are among those affected.
Location:
Worthington–West Franklin Community Library (Butler County, PA)
Schedule:

6:00 PM – Workshop begins
7:00 PM – Workshop ends

More information:
Call for seating registration: 724-297-3762
Heads up: we’re sharing this as a courtesy for Veterans and their families who may find it useful. Details come from the organizer and can change; this listing isn’t managed by The Resilient Veteran.

Military Share Food Distribution - Clearfield County
2026-02-09 12:00 - 14:07 | Dubois Alliance Church 1004 S Main St DuBois, PA 15801, 1004 S Main Street, Du Bois, 15801, United States
In-Person :: Recurring :: Free Resource
Recurring food distribution for income-qualifying military Veterans and their families with at least one household member who has served in the military. This distribution is held on the 2nd Wednesday of odd-numbered months.
2026 dates:
March 11, 2026
May 13, 2026
July 8, 2026
September 9, 2026
November 11, 2026
Important Arrival Information:
Please do not arrive before 10:30 AM. This is a drive-thru distribution, first come, first served. Participants must remain in their vehicle at all times.
What to Bring:
Please bring a valid form of photo ID.
Location:
(Note, the original flyer did not indicate this location changes, so please check
Dubois Alliance Church
1004 S Main St
DuBois, PA 15801
Hosted by:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania
in collaboration with
Common Items:
While not all-inclusive, a list of commonly included items is below:

Cheese
Eggs
Fresh Milk
100% Fruit Juice
Cereal
Crackers
Granola Bars
Pasta
Peanut Butter
Soups
Apples
Broccoli
Carrots
Corn
Lettuce
Onions
Oranges
Potatoes
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Ground Beef
Ground Turkey
Chicken Quarters
Canned Chicken
Canned Tuna

More Information:
Food Help Line: 814-459-3663 ext. 117
This event is shared as a courtesy for Veterans and their families who may find it helpful. Event details are provided by the host organization and are subject to change.

Military Share Food Distribution - Clearfield County
2026-03-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-09-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-11 10:30 - 12:00
In-Person :: Recurring :: Free Resource
Recurring food distribution for income-qualifying military Veterans and their families with at least one household member who has served in the military. This distribution is held on the 2nd Wednesday of odd-numbered months.
2026 dates:
March 11, 2026
May 13, 2026
July 8, 2026
September 9, 2026
November 11, 2026
Important Arrival Information:
Please do not arrive before 10:30 AM. This is a drive-thru distribution, first come, first served. Participants must remain in their vehicle at all times.
What to Bring:
Please bring a valid form of photo ID.
Location:
(Note, the original flyer did not indicate this location changes month to month, so please check)
Dubois Alliance Church
1004 S Main St
DuBois, PA 15801
Hosted by:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania
in collaboration with
Clearfield Jefferson Veteran Suicide Prevention Initiative
Common Items:
While not all-inclusive, a list of commonly included items is below:

Cheese
Eggs
Fresh Milk
100% Fruit Juice
Cereal
Crackers
Granola Bars
Pasta
Peanut Butter
Soups
Apples
Broccoli
Carrots
Corn
Lettuce
Onions
Oranges
Potatoes
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Ground Beef
Ground Turkey
Chicken Quarters
Canned Chicken
Canned Tuna

More Information:
Food Help Line: 814-459-3663 ext. 117
This event is shared as a courtesy for Veterans and their families who may find it helpful. Event details are provided by the host organization and are subject to change.

2026 PennWest Church Mental Health Summit - Clarion County
2026-03-19 08:30 - 15:30
2026 PennWest Church Mental Health Summit — Clarion County
In-Person :: $20 per person
The 2026 PennWest Church Mental Health Summit brings together pastors, church leaders, mental health professionals, and community partners for a full day of sessions, networking, and collaboration focused on the intersection of faith and mental health support.
The summit is appropriate for pastors and ministry leaders, care ministry teams and volunteers, mental health professionals, community organizations, and anyone engaged in faith-based mental health support.
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM EST (Registration opens at 8:30 AM; Welcome session begins at 9:00 AM)
Cost: $20 per person. Registration includes access to all sessions, lunch, and the community exhibit hall.
Location: Zion Church, 114 Zion Road, Clarion, PA 16214
Hosted by: Hope Made Strong and Clarion Center, in partnership with the Global Church Mental Health Summit
What to Expect:

Five keynote sessions on the church’s role in mental health and community collaboration
Table discussions and a panel Q&A
Community exhibit hall with local mental health agencies and service providers
Networking opportunities throughout the day
Lunch included

Register: Register at churchmentalhealthsummit.com
This event is shared as a courtesy for Veterans and their families who may find it helpful. Event details are provided by the host organization and are subject to change.

If you or someone you know is in crisis:
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1 | Text 838255 | Chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

Night at the Movies - Clarion County
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00
In-Person :: Free
The Clarion County Coalition for Suicide Prevention (CCCSP) is hosting a community movie night open to everyone. Mental health resource tables will be available on-site with local support information.
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Location: Golden Ticket Cinemas Clarion, 22631 PA-68, Suite #200, Clarion, PA 16214
Hosted by: Clarion County Coalition for Suicide Prevention
What to Expect:

Complimentary popcorn
Mental health resource tables with local support information

More Information: Contact Susan LaBruzzo at susan.labruzzo@uhsinc.com
Please note: Online ticket purchases are not eligible for reimbursement.
This event is shared as a courtesy for Veterans and their families who may find it helpful. Event details are provided by the host organization and are subject to change.
