Salt Lake County Government Center, DA's Office, and County Jail to Be Lit Up in Green in Support of Veterans and Their Families

Salt Lake County, UT — Salt Lake County is illuminating the County Government Center, District Attorney's Office, and County Jail green this month in support of Operation Green Light, an initiative intended to shine a light on the service of Veterans and their families.

WHAT: Operation Green Light for Veterans

WHEN: November 4-11, 2025

WHERE:

Salt Lake County Government Center
2001 State Street
Salt Lake City

Salt Lake County Jail
3415 S 900 W
South Salt Lake

SLCo DA's Office
35 E 500 S
Salt Lake City

INFO: Operation Green Light is a national effort organized by the National Association of Counties (NACo). Roughly 250,000 members transition out of the armed services each year. By shining a green light, Salt Lake County demonstrates to veterans that they are seen, appreciated, and supported. Residents and businesses can join #OperationGreenLight for Veterans by changing one light bulb in the entryway of their house or business to a green bulb.

Additional ways Salt Lake County is supporting Veterans:

• Salt Lake County Animal Services offers free adoptions for Veterans through their Pets for Patriots program.
• The Salt Lake County Treasurer's Office offers a tax relief program for Veterans with disabilities.
• On Veterans Day, November 11, Veterans can see any film for free at Clark Planetarium. Family members of veterans may purchase a ticket for $5/each. Tickets much be obtained in-person, with valid identification, at the Planetarium.
• Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services partners with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for in-home services/case management and caregiver support.
• Aging and Adult Services is also offering a Cell Phones for Soldiers program, beginning in December and running through January. The program collects used cell phones and the nonprofit that organizes the program "turns them into" calling cards for active-duty service members.
• In Salt Lake County, criminal justice system stakeholders come together to serve veterans in need through Veterans Treatment Court. The primary goal of the court is to address the underlying issues that contribute to a Veteran's involvement in the criminal justice system, such as mental health disorders, substance abuse, or trauma-related issues. By focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment, Veterans Treatment Courts aim to improve the overall well-being of Veterans and reduce recidivism rates. Bringing therapeutic justice approaches to Veterans Treatment Court offers opportunities to give back to veterans who have given so much for our country.
• Veterans regularly participate in Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Adaptive programs, which provide adaptive sports, physical activities, socials, programs, and environments for people with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities or impairments. Learn more at slco.to/adaptive.
• Many veterans are employed by or volunteer with Salt Lake County, continuing their commitment to public service at a local level.