Events

Southfield Veterans' Commission

Serving all Veterans in the City of Southfield

The board members of the Southfield Veterans' Commission 
can be reached at

1-248-796-4VET

or in writing at

Southfield Veterans' Commission
City of Southfield
P.O. Box 2055
Southfield MI 48037-2055

southfieldvets@cityofsouthfield.com

Southfield Police Department May 17, 2024 Memorial Service

Southfield Veterans' Commission Chairperson Dr. Rodney Caruthers and Southfield Veterans' Commission Liaison Lieutenant Bzeith Mostapha honor two fallen police officers who were also military veterans. Officer James William McMahon served in the Navy and officer Donald L. Harding served in the National Guard
 

The Southfield Veterans’ Commission presented a check to the city to assist Southfield veterans in need.

L-R Mrs. Rhonda Terry (Sfld Human Services), Lieutenant Bzeth Mostapha (Sfld Police Liaison), Commissioner John Eley, Commissioner Barbara Seldon, Commissioner Chaka McDonald, Dr. Rodney Caruthers, Chairperson

2024 Memorial Day Program Planning

Southfield Veterans Commission, City and Montford Point officials meet to plan for the 2024 City of Southfield Memorial Day Ceremony:

Standing-Commissioner John Eley (Treasurer)/Commanding Officer Robert B. Middleton II (Montford Point Marines of America, Inc.)/ Dr. Rod Caruthers (Chairperson)/Commissioner Barbara Seldon (Vice Chairperson)/Mr. Michael Manion (Sfld Community Relations Director)/Commissioner Chaka McDonald.

Seated clockwise- Commissioner Seldon, Commanding Officer Middleton II, Commissioner Dr. Caruthers, Commissioner McDonald, Director Manion, Commissioner Ely.
 

March 11, 2024 Southfield Veterans' Commission meeting night!

L-R.. Commissioner John Eley (Treas) Councilman Daniel Brightwell (Founder) Lt. Mo Bzeih (Liaison)Thasha Murphy LCSW (Visitor) Commissioner Barbara Purifoy (Vice Chairperson) Dr. Rodney Caruthers (Commission Chairperson) 

Southfield Job Fair

The city of Southfield Human Resources Department held a Job Fair on Wednesday, March 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road to fill current and upcoming vacancies. The Southfield police department as well as several other  businesses participated. The Southfield Veterans Commission was also represented.

L-R Police Officer Tim Simon, Dr. Rodney Caruthers (Chairman Southfield Veterans’ Commission), Police Detective Dante Elmore

job fair police

 L-R Fire Fighter Arrington Fergerson, Dr. Rodney Caruthers (Chairman Southfield Veteran’s Commission), Fire Fighter Thomas Kiah 

job fair fire

Food Distribution event

Oakland County Veterans Services, Southfield Veterans Commission, Southfield Library, and the Oakland Community Health Network hosted a food distribution event for Veterans on October 21, 2023.

L-R Commissioner Chaka McDonald, Commissioner John Ely, Commissioner Barbara Seldon, and Dr. Rodney Caruthers

food distribution

Upcoming Events:

Please visit the Veteran Events Calendar for veteran events going on near you!
 
Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, or concerns.
 
Thank you for your service!