On 16 February, the Ferguson’s “Support the Troops” nonprofit explained to the council what “Support the Troops” does and how it does it. This small nonprofit outperforms the Red Cross in our area on this task of providing care packages; and is a good demonstration of a small collective impact nonprofit, for businesses and others assist it. (more…)
Presented by Tara Rose, Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist under contract to DMVA on 16 March 2022 at the council meeting. This a Department of Defense funded activity using the Pennsylvania National Guard to administer the program in the state, now using federally paid, GS employees. (more…)
The pandemic has put a crimp in our style over the last two years. Among its victims has been our annual banquet to recognize and celebrate our local servicemembers for their service to our community and the nation. This year, we think it safe to resume the “Salute to the Troops” Dinner, an event which is almost as old as LVMAC itself. The date has been set for May 6 starting at 6 p.m. at the Steel Club in Hellertown. (more…)
A new foundation, the Andrew Budraitis Foundation, recently established under the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, is offering two scholarships of $7,500, one of which is meant for a worthy military veteran. The deadline for application is April 30, 2022. (more…)
Still reacting to pandemic fears, the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre is hosting a Live Virtual Community Town Hall Meeting through Wilkes-Barre VA Facebook page on March 23, 2022 at 5 p.m. Veterans, family members and the public can provide online feedback utilizing the live chat feature during Read more…
The state’s veterans affairs agency has just announced a series of virtual town halls, which may be on interest to you.
Amercia’s oldest concert band, the Allentown Band (which probably has not had a major hit since 1908) is performing at Allentown’s Symphony Hall on 21 November starting at 3 p.m. in tribute to our veterans, with emphasis on those of World War II and Korean Conflict era. The concert is Read more…
National Virtual Events: click here. Morning Call List of Events: click here. Lehigh Valley Live List of Events by area: click here. ### As of 9 November 2021
Representative Susan Wild of the 7th Congressional District will hold a town hall for veterans on November 10 starting at 6 p.m. in the Macungie Veterans Association’s facility, located at 287 Lehigh Street, Macungie, Pennsylvania, 18062. The County Directors of Veterans Affairs from Lehigh, Northampton, and Carbon counties will also be there to answer questions. Read more…
We no longer have to go searching for this nowthat the VA has gotten into the act of helping through its partnership with RallyPoint. Click here for available meal and other discounts, generally on November 11 only — Veterans Day. It may be good for business, but many, like Mission BBQ, are also Read more…