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New 'Veterans and Coffee' Monthly Meet-Up Initiated at Raleigh's Cultural Center

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Published on October 23, 2025
New 'Veterans and Coffee' Monthly Meet-Up Initiated at Raleigh's Cultural CenterSource: City of Raleigh

Raleigh veterans have a new monthly meet-up at the John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center. The 'Veterans and Coffee' series provides an opportunity for military service members to connect, share information, and access resources, as reported by the City of Raleigh.

The series is led by Elree T. Smith, a former Department Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of North Carolina. It begins on December 9 and will take place every second Tuesday of the month. The first session will cover Veterans' Benefits and is open to both veterans and their families, providing access to information for a wider community audience.

Attendance is free, with no cost to participants. According to the City of Raleigh’s official announcement, each session runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. While the event is intended for adults, anyone 18 or older is welcome to join.