Veteran and Military Family Open House BBQ

Wednesday, May 22nd, 6pm – 8pm Coffee Strong, 15107 Union Ave SW in Lakewood RSVP Here! Meet the veterans of Coffee Strong who volunteer to provide disability claims and discharge upgrade assistance to veterans, and G.I. rights counseling to service members.  Check out our new, expanded location and learn how you can help support service member

Legal clinic coming soon to Coffee Strong

Starting on Wednesdays in June we are excited to begin hosting a free legal clinic for service members, veterans and military families.  From 7pm to 9pm each Wednesday night in June members of the military community will be able to get legal advice and if necessary referral to a pro-bono attorney for help with landlord-tenant,

Supporters & Volunteers Celebrate Coffee Strong Expansion

Over sixty service members, veterans and supporters gathered to celebrate Coffee Strong’s expansion and reopening as a military and veteran’s rights project.  At the end of 2012 we said goodbye to our home since 2008. By closing our commercial coffee shop we’ll be better able to provide advocacy and support to service members and veterans

Mental Health Practitioners Recognize Coffee Strong

The Soldiers Project of Washington State presented an award to G.I. Voice for our work in promoting healing among service members and veterans at Joint Base Lewis-McChord at a mid-day award presentation on Tueday, April 2nd at our new and expanded location at 15107 Union Ave SW in Lakewood. The Soldiers Project is a group


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  • About Us

    donate Coffee Strong is a veteran-operated service member and veterans rights center located next to Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington State. We help service members with military discharges, grievances and complaints, and other GI Rights. We assist veterans with getting their benefits, including disability, healthcare and education including discharge upgrades. At Coffee Strong, we also have free coffee and snacks, access to the internet, alternative information, and referrals for legal, medical, mental health and other forms of assistance.
  • Important Notice

    Coffee Strong will be closing early at 2pm on Thursday May 16th
  • New Hours:

    Monday - Friday, 10am to 4pm. Evenings & Weekends by Appointment. _______________________________
  • Coffee Strong Events

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    • PTSD Support Group
      Starts: 7:00 pm
      Ends: May 19, 2013 - 9:00 pm
      Location: Coffee Strong: 15107 Union Ave SW Lakewood, WA 98498
      Description: Contact group leader Dave Dittemore at ddittemore@aol.com or 253-590-8501 for more information
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    Events on May 22, 2013
    • Open House
      Starts: 6:00 pm
      Ends: May 22, 2013 - 8:00 pm
      Location: Coffee Strong, 15107 Union Ave SW Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Events on May 24, 2013
    • Veterans Benefits Assistance
      Starts: 10:00 am
      Ends: May 24, 2013 - 2:00 pm
      Location: Coffee Strong 15107 Union Ave SW, Lakewood WA 98498
      Description: Active Duty Personal: Find out what you need before separation.
      Veterans: Learn what benefits you earned and how to claim them.
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    Events on May 26, 2013
    • PTSD Support Group
      Starts: 7:00 pm
      Ends: May 26, 2013 - 9:00 pm
      Location: Coffee Strong: 15107 Union Ave SW Lakewood, WA 98498
      Description: Contact group leader Dave Dittemore at ddittemore@aol.com or 253-590-8501 for more information
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    Events on May 27, 2013
    • Coffee Strong Closed for Memorial Day
      Starts: 12:00 am
      Ends: May 28, 2013 - 12:00 am
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    Events on May 31, 2013
    • Veterans Benefits Assistance
      Starts: 10:00 am
      Ends: May 31, 2013 - 2:00 pm
      Location: Coffee Strong 15107 Union Ave SW, Lakewood WA 98498
      Description: Active Duty Personal: Find out what you need before separation.
      Veterans: Learn what benefits you earned and how to claim them.
     
  • Please help support Coffee Strong and the important work we are doing with soldiers by making a donation today or by becoming a sustaining donor.

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  • Coffee Strong documentary now available for purchase!

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    Phone: 253-581-1565
    Address: Coffee Strong, 15107 Union Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
    Email: contact@coffeestrong.org