A collection of most recent projects..
As the Veteran Grave Officer for the Town of Newbury my duties include caring for all the veteran graves within the Town. Newbury is blessed to have veterans from the American Revolutionary War to the recent conflict of Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition to placing flags for Memorial Day, caring and up-keeping the graves we … More Newbury Wreaths prepares for 2018 season
I would like to take a moment and share with you a project that we are doing to help and support those who live outdoors. Today, folks may find themselves in situations, or struggles that are far out of their control. Things that can drastically change and affect their life – sometimes even leaving them … More Local Collaborative Effort Touches Homeless Communities in Greater Haverhill and Greater Newburyport
The 2018 Yankee Homecoming Committee is excited to announce the Annual Yankee Homecoming Veteran Luncheon. This luncheon aims to bring our Veterans and their guests together to make new friends, provide on-going resources, and to acknowledge the service that our Veterans gave to this great country. The Veteran Luncheon will be located at the Hope Community Church, 11 Hale Street, Newburyport, MA on Tuesday, … More Yankee Homecoming Veterans Luncheon 2018
Currently I am working on that I’m looking for advice, and guidance on. I’m in a bit of jam and would greatly appreciate anyone interested in helping or have ideas please feel free to share. In 2017 I started a volunteer group called Preserving Newbury, and last year we started a Community Flag Retirement Box … More American Flag Vending Machine
What a truly amazing day it was today at GAR Park in Haverhill. Merrimack Valley Hope Mission was able hand out personal hygiene products (covering everything from toothpaste, tooth brushes, deodorant, razors and more), sweat shirts, pants, socks, sneakers, backpacks, over 100 pairs of new Timberland boots, about 150 sandwiches, couple cases of MRE’s, blankets, … More Merrimack Valley Hope Mission – Winter Outreach
Community Santa Home Visits in Newburyport and area Selective Dates in December (1 – 24) Don’t miss the opportunity for your child to have Santa, Mrs. Claus or one of Santa’s Elves stop by for a home visit. Santa will be taking time out of his busy schedule to visit good children in the Greater … More Santa Visits, Veterans Wreaths, and a Christmas Party at a Celtics Game. December 2017
During the past few years veterans have enjoyed a varitiy of sporting events thanks to the work and collaborative effects of Attorney Andrew LaCourse and combat veteran Donald Jarvis. Through the works of Andrew and Donnie veterans have been to events with the Boston Red Sox, and the Boston Celtics. In May 2015, veterans from … More Christmas Party with Boston Celtics for Vietnam Veterans
As you may already know, since January 2016 I have been working with numerous State Representatives and State Senators on improving Emergency Medical Care and Services for Veterans on the state level. Although this is a Federal level issue, I feel it’s important for Massachusetts to continue to be the leading example on addressing some … More Emergency Medical Care for Veterans Become Discussion in Massachusetts
For the third year in a row Preserving Newbury will be hosting Wreaths Across America in Newbury Massachusetts. Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2007 to continue to expand their annual wreath-laying ceremony which started at Arlington National Cemetery and now stretches to cemeteries all around the country. This program was … More Wreath project stretches to 3rd year…
For the 3rd in a row Don’s community group ‘Preserving Newbury’ will be working with Triton’s Football and Soccer team. Every year Preserving Newbury can be found working in cemeteries making sure the veterans graves look great for Veterans’ Day and Wreath Day in December. The last couple of years these young athletics from Triton … More Engaging Students in South Byfield Cemetery.
Donald Jarvis 