By The Star Staff
Canóvanas Mayor Lornna Soto Villanueva announced on Monday that significant progress is being made toward the construction of the new headquarters of the Casa del Veterano Municipal, an initiative designed to expand and improve the services offered to the municipality’s veterans.
The project has taken an important step with the awarding of the architectural design to ABACUS CMT, LLC, a leading company in the management of customized solutions and facilities management services.
“In the framework of the commemoration of Veterans Day, we pay tribute to all veterans of Puerto Rico, recognizing their bravery, sacrifice and service to the nation of all Puerto Ricans,” Soto said. “Today we celebrate those men and women who, with courage and dedication, risked their lives to defend our freedom and security. Our gratitude is eternal; in each veteran lies a legacy of honor that inspires our community.”
As part of the tribute, Soto announced an important step forward in her commitment to improving and expanding services for the municipality’s veterans: the creation of the new Casa del Veterano Municipal in Canóvanas.
“The new Casa del Veterano, which has been made possible thanks to CDBG-DR [Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery] City Revitalization funds, will not only represent a center of attention, but also a space of recognition and dignity for veterans and their families,” the mayor said. “The headquarters will include specialized assistants who will offer guidance on various procedures in both the public and private sectors. In addition, it will have a Counseling and Rights Program, where our lawyers will provide information on the veteran’s bill of rights, housing subsidy options, Casa del Veterano services, tax incentives and discounts at the University of Puerto Rico.”
“The [program] will work closely with the Veterans’ Advocate’s Office of Puerto Rico to manage cases and protect the rights of veterans,” Soto added. “Likewise, in front of the headquarters there will be a plaza and a monument in honor of the Canóvanas veterans, as a reminder of their commitment and sacrifice.”
The mayor added that the facility will offer quarterly conservatories to learn about the current needs of veterans, as well as to strengthen community and interagency ties.
“This project is much more than a physical work, it is a promise kept to those who have given everything for our country and our freedom,” Soto said. “Every corner of the Casa del Veterano was conceived with our heroes in mind and how we can give back to them for all they have given. This space is designed to be a refuge of support and respect, where they can find guidance, services and the assurance that they are not alone.”
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