In keeping with VA estimates, ladies will comprise 15% of the veteran inhabitants by 2035, up from 9% in 2019.
SAN DIEGO — Mayor Todd Gloria and different metropolis and county leaders gathered on Thursday to kickoff a clothes drive for feminine veterans. The Operation Gown Code occasion is designed to assist empower ladies veterans by offering them with the skilled clothes they should efficiently transition to civilian careers.
In keeping with VA estimates, ladies will comprise 15% of the veteran inhabitants by 2035, up from 9% in 2019.
From October 6 till the tip of October, pink assortment bins will probably be positioned all through the San Diego space the place individuals can drop off new or gently used skilled clothes, sneakers, jewellery, equipment, and purses.
In keeping with Wounded Warrior Challenge® (WWP)’s Annual Warrior Survey, ladies warriors expertise the next unemployment price and decrease common salaries than their male counterparts.
The donations will then be distributed to over 400 ladies veterans at a particular Gown Code Boutique Day on Saturday, November 5, the place the ladies will obtain a free and personalised purchasing expertise. In keeping with organizers, the occasion is designed to empower ladies who’ve served within the U.S. Armed Forces and assist them pursue civilian careers with the arrogance they deserve and the respect they’ve earned.
The Gown Code Boutique occasion is offered by Wounded Warrior Challenge®(WWP) and CalVet, with assist from the College of San Diego.
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