Today I was honored to represent the VFW at the VFW Auxiliary CAFE in Eaton Rapids Michigan.
The location was the VFW National Home for Children, founded in 1925 for the purpose of keeping families left behind after war together. Today, it encompasses 42 single-family homes spread over 600 acres and functions like many small towns, complete with gyms, a library, day care center, playgrounds, hiking trails and more. All this is at NO COST to the qualified military and veteran families that live here!
Every year, the Auxiliary President chooses a location for the CAFE. This year's President, Sandi Onstwedder, chose to celebrate here at the National Home. It wasn't lost on any of us that today was also the Anniversary of the September 11 attacks on our country. Sandi's words were very poignant and showed how deeply she cares about The Home and America.
To finish the event, Sandi presented, on behalf of the VFW Auxiliary, Departments and Posts, checks totaling over $20,000, all for the benefit of the Home. If you're looking for a great cause to donate, look no further than the National Home for Children at vfwnationalhome.org !
Here's the FaceBook link to the event, might have to copy and paste. You might even find yours truly providing some remarks in here too!
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=259238885141444&extid=wJsLbzUYnGSDCTze
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