[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 109 (Tuesday, July 14, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1067]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


CONGRATULATING THE LAKE COUNTY VETERANS AND FAMILY SERVICES FOUNDATION 
     ON THE OPENING OF THE NEW DRYHOOTCH DROP-IN CENTER AND OFFICES

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                          HON. ROBERT J. DOLD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 2015

  Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Lake County 
Veterans and Family Services Foundation (LCVFSF) of Grayslake, Illinois 
on the opening of their new Dryhootch Drop-In Center and Offices on 
July 16, 2015. The new center provides a welcoming atmosphere for 
active service members, veterans, and their families to come and enjoy 
a cup of coffee, meet others who have shared their military experience, 
or learn more about the many services available to them through LCVFSF 
from a veteran peer specialist.
  The new facility was made possible through a joint partnership 
between LCVFSF and Dryhootch of America--a nonprofit organization 
formed by combat veterans to help veterans in their return home. 
Dryhootch was envisioned as a place where veterans could gather 
informally in a drug and alcohol free coffeehouse environment that is 
safe and comfortable. LCVFSF's goal is to make veterans' transition to 
civilian life easier and safer by providing support from those who have 
been there in the past. Their vision is to embed 100 percent free and 
confidential care for Lake County veterans, reservists, guardsmen, and 
their families--regardless of their discharge status--into the 
community through a network of veteran volunteers, veteran peer-to-peer 
specialists, and critical community resources.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud the LCVFSF Board of Directors and staff on the 
opening of this new facility to help veterans and families in their 
time of need. I look forward to working with them in the future as they 
bring employment and peer support services to the veterans of Illinois' 
10th District.

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