The Warrior Alliance will be hosting another large Veteran Benefits and Resource Expo this summer in Augusta! I am writing to request three broadcast emails leading up to the event. As you know, VACOMM approval and broadcast messaging will be critical in driving attendance, and will truly be the deciding factor in the event’s success.
I’ve formatted this to align with the form structure for easy submission. However, the primary messaging should emphasize the opportunity for one-on-one meetings with claims representatives to file new claims and receive updates on existing claims. The secondary draw is free food, with all other elements positioned as additional offerings.
The request send dates are June 3, June 15, and June 22 and the registration link is here: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/Kc2hSaT7/veteran-benefits-and-resource-expo-augusta-technical-college-4a1tg1g5Pu/overview
Questions:
Name of event: Veteran Benefits & Resource Expo
Description: The Warrior Alliance, in partnership with the Veteran Benefits Administration and Georgia Department of Veterans Service, will be on-site to help Veterans file PACT Act claims, get updates on previously filed claims, and gather valuable information from many other VA departments and community organizations.
Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Event Start Time: 9:00AM
Event End Time: 2:00PM
Event Time zone: EST
Format: Claims clinic and resource expo
Is this a PACT Act Specific Outreach Event: Yes
One-On-One VHA Support: Yes
Someone from VHA will be there to help enroll Veterans in healthcare
One-On-One VBA Support: Yes
Someone from VBA will be onsite to support claim submission
One-on-One NCA Support: Yes
Someone from NCA will be onsite to support burial benefits
Toxic Exposure Screening Available: Yes
Toxic Exposure Screenings are available at this event
Requested VEO Support: Direct Marketing Email only. We will provide the graphic when available.
Are You Planning to Invite Congressional Representatives? No
Are You Planning to Invite state or local elected officials? No
Will Media Be Involved in This Event? Yes, we will reach out to local media to cover the event.
Will external stakeholders Be Involved in this event? Yes. Select TWA Community Partners will be invited to table.
Is an Individual or a Group of VA Employees Participating in the Event: Yes
How Many VA Employees Are Attending This Event: 30+
These are the counties we would like to include in the distribution (or within a 2 hour drive)
Georgia counties:
Richmond
Burke
Jefferson
Columbia
Glascock
Warren
McDuffe
Jenkins
Wilkes
Lincoln
SC Counties:
Aiken
Edgefield County
McCormick County
Saluda County
Greenwood County
Lexington County (western portion, depending on destination)
Newberry County
Abbeville County
Ellen Kinsey
Director, Events and Communications
The Warrior Alliance
ekinsey@thewarrioralliance.org
404-987-8037
www.thewarrioralliance.org
800 Battery Ave SE, Suite 130
Atlanta, GA 30339
