The L.A. County Department of Social Services is joining hundreds of counties across the nation in lighting government buildings green this week for a good cause.

That cause is Operation Green Light for Veterans.

“The symbolic gesture represents the ongoing commitment of DPSS and other local agencies in raising awareness of resources to help active-duty military veterans and their families make the transition to civilian life,” the L.A. County Department of Social Services said in a media statement.

According to officials, approximately 250,000 veterans live in L.A. County, which is roughly 13% of all veterans in the state, and many of them rely on programs provided by L.A. County, such as food assistance and healthcare.

The DPSS headquarters in the City of Industry will light up their

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