Earlier today, we spent an hour or so redeeming 13 full bags of bottles and cans. All the money will be donated towards the upcoming trip to Arlington National Cemetery for Veterans Day. For Veterans Day, roses will be placed in Arlington National Cemetery at the graves of our Afghanistan Fallen and 9/11 Pentagon Victims. … More Things Add Up!
This fall, we kick off a new program for our veterans and their families. This program will run in partnership with White Rose Canoe in Newbury, Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, Disabled and Limbless Veterans, our Veteran Services Officers throughout the area, and many more. Veteran Canoe Adventures will kick off on Sunday, October 24, 2021. … More Veteran Canoe Adventures To Launch in Newbury
It’s said that the average person should consume about 8 – 8 oz glasses of water a day, which breaks down to about a half-gallon of water. Your body is more than half water. Which fluctuates through the day as you sweat and urinate. Some say it’s essential to keep your water level in your … More VFW Lorraine Post 29 donates water dispenser to local VA Clinic in Haverhill
On Saturday, September 18 a couple organizations and a team of volunteers came to together and collected hundreds of nonperishables for our veterans. Weeks prior, the community was strongly encourage to drop off food items with contactless drop off. All food was collected in the American Legion parking lot in Burlington. From the second the … More Disabled and Limbless Veterans Partners with Rotary Club in Burlington, Mass Collected Nonperishables for Veterans
Twenty years ago, our Nation and our way of life came under attack. 19 Terrorists hijacked four airplanes and took thousands of American lives. 2 planes headed to New York where they struck and toppled the Twin Towers / World Trade Center in Downtown Manhattan. One plane made it to Washington DC, striking and attacking … More Let’s never forget those who have been affected by acts of terrorism
Haverhill resident, and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Lorraine Post # 29 Senior Vice Commander, Donald Jarvis has been selected as Aide-de-Camp to VFW National Commander-in-Chief Fritz Mihelcic. According to the appointment letter received by SVC Jarvis from VFW National headquarters, he was selected for the honor because of his “outstanding service to Posts and/or … More Jarvis appointed as National Aid-de-Camp by MA VFW State Commander
Memorial Day is typically an emotionally charge time of year for many who have served in our armed forces. However, I never thought I would be experiencing an emotional one like I am this year. Memorial Day is a time when we remember those we have served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Many who serve … More Jarvis awarded Purple Heart Nine Years after Being Injured
Currently hanging in downtown Haverhill from now until Veterans Day as part of the “Hometown Hero Banner Program” hosted by the Haverhill Exchange Club. Many thanks to the generosity of Haverhill Bank for sponsoring my banner. I had mixed feelings on it when originally approached about it. But a few said “you have no choice” … More Haverhill Exchange Club Honors Local Veterans Amongst them is Donald Jarvis
Out of all the things I do and have done, I must say caring for the graves of our departed veterans and properly retiring unserviceable American Flags have become one of my honorable tasks I have been part of. First Newbury, then Rockport, and now Haverhill, all three communities have suitable collection containers for retiring … More Haverhill Exchange Clubs Establishes Flag Disposal Box in Bradford
LAST MINUTE PROJECT I COULD USE YOUR HELP WITH: I am seeking about 30-40 filled Easter baskets. Unisex themed would be ideal. These will be for Men & Women over the age of 18. On Saturday, April 3, 2021, there are going to be over 500+ Easter meals prepared and delivered throughout the Merrimack Valley. … More Last Minute Easter Project 2021: Easter Baskets
Donald Jarvis 