Veterans Workshop aids local veterans
Published 6:00 pm Sunday, April 20, 2025
Snacks for the Veteran’s Workshop are provided by Rutledge Mayor Steven Phillips.
At the start of the Veteran’s Workshop, Rutledge mayor Steven Phillips (right) and Crenshaw County District Judge Jon Folmar (left) address attendees.
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs was in attendance, giving out free stress balls and pens while representatives help veterans navigate VA benefits.
Over half of the 38 veteran attendees are able to begin the process of getting Veterans Administration (VA) disability benefits with the help from VA representatives at the Veteran’s Workshop event.
Representatives from state and federal Veterans Affairs (VA) offices arrived at the Rutledge Town Hall Saturday, April 12, to aid around 38 veterans in navigating their benefits, including helping them with VA healthcare and disability.
In attendance on Saturday were Central Alabama Veterans Affairs representatives Yolanda Mills and Roderick Mumpfield, along with State of Alabama Veterans Affairs representatives Wade Morrison, Rhonda Jackson and Randy Ross.
Founder of the event and mayor of Rutledge, Steven Phillips, provided refreshments. Crenshaw County District Judge Jon Folmar and Phillips addressed veterans in attendance. Gunnery Sergeant Ira Walton led the group in a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
Phillips said hopes to have the same event in the future with a possible date to be set in August.
