Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) announced today that the 117th Assembly District will host three financial coaching workshops for veterans across the district. At these workshops, veterans will receive individualized educational assistance to help set and meet their financial goals. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, roughly 250,000 service members leave active duty each year and while the Department of Defense offers a Transition Assistance Program, many of these men and women find managing their money difficult and seek assistance to help with reorganizing their finances.

“I’m thrilled we are able to bring a program such as this to our district,” said Blankenbush. “This program is meant to provide crucial financial advisement and assistance and ensure that the brave men and women of our armed forces are taken care of. We must give them access to all the tools necessary for making the transition back to civilian life a smooth one.”

These financial workshops will be held at three locations throughout the month of May.

Watertown, NY: May 5, 2016 from 1 - 3p.m. at the Vet Center located at 210 Court St., Watertown, NY 13601. Point of contact: Vet Center 315-782-5479.

SUNY Canton: May 9, 2016 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. located at the Miller Campus Center, Rooms 218 - 220. Point of contact: Patrick Massaro, Veterans Coordinator 315-386-7073.

Lowville, NY: May 12, 2016 from 1 - 3 p.m. located at The WorkPlace at 5274 Outer Stowe St., Lowville, NY 13367. Point of contact: Julie Allen 315-376-5800.

“I hope the veterans of the 117th Assembly District enjoy this wonderful program and are able to come away with a sense of reassurance regarding their financial situation,” Blankenbush said.