Various locations around the Drewel building on the Snohomish County campus in Everett are illuminated in green today as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans—a nationwide initiative led by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers.
Now in its fifth year, Operation Green Light is expected to draw participation from counties across the nation.
Counties play a critical role in serving veterans, including helping former service members access more than $52 billion in federal health, disability, and compensation benefits each year along with providing additional supports to thousands of individuals transitioning into civilian life annually.
Counties and residents nationwide are sharing their participation on social media using the hashtag #OperationGreenLight.
For more information on Operation Green Light, visit www.naco.org/operationgreenlight
“Snohomish County is proud to stand with our veterans and their families. Illuminating our buildings with green lights is a simple but powerful way to recognize our county’s gratitude for those who have served our nation,” said Director of Snohomish County Human Services, Mary Jane Brell Vujovic.
Residents, businesses, and community organizations throughout Snohomish County are encouraged to participate by changing one exterior light to green on Veterans Day. Shining a green light is one small way everyone in our community can help ensure local veterans feel seen, valued, and appreciated.
The Snohomish County Veterans Assistance Program, operated by the Snohomish County Human Services Department, provides emergency financial assistance to veterans and their dependents as well as ongoing care coordination. Services available include but are not limited to emergency vouchers for housing and food, connection to homelessness resources, care coordination, advocacy, referral to behavioral health and other services, employment services, claims and benefits services, and more.
The National Association of Counties (NACo) strengthens America’s nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.5 million county employees. Founded in 1935, NACo unites county leaders to advocate for local priorities at the federal level, promote best practices, expand leadership skills, improve taxpayer resources, and increase public understanding of county government. Learn more at www.naco.org.
November 11, 2025
Everett Government, Downtown Everett