40 Under 40 – Recipient 2017
October 4, 2017
Donald Jarvis was nominated and selected for Newburyport’s Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 for 2017.
Category: Veteran Outreach
Yankee Homecoming 2017 – Veteran’s Luncheon
August 3, 2017
On August 1, 2017 Yankee Homecoming hosted their annual Veteran’s Luncheon. This event was started by Frank Ventura, a Korean War veteran and long time Newburyport resident. It was sponsored by his son Dan Ventura at Fairway Mortgage of Newburyport. It’s been an honor to carry on this great tradition started by Frank. This year, … More Yankee Homecoming 2017 – Veteran’s Luncheon
Memorial Day 2017
June 9, 2017
Someone asked me how was my Memorial Day weekend was today. To be honest, Sunday made the weekend for me. Seeing a young 12 year old so engaged in wanting to clean and reset a Civil War soldier headstone. There was no short cuts, she wanted to be part of digging it out, cleaning it, … More Memorial Day 2017
An Act of Kindness Has A Bigger Impact then You Think!
May 20, 2017
I recently got an email from New England Center and Home for Veterans thanking for me taking veterans from the center to a Red Sox game, a couple Celtics games, and a Bruins game a few years ago. Back in 2015, I treated 18 veterans to an Red Sox with the help of Larry Lucchino. … More An Act of Kindness Has A Bigger Impact then You Think!
Pubic Education on Service Dogs – Much Needed
May 5, 2017
As the number of people with service dogs grow, so does the need for education on service dogs. For years dogs have been trained to provide a service to individuals with disabilities, to include guide dogs, hearing dogs, and mobility dogs. Today, dogs are being trained as service dogs for our veterans with who have … More Pubic Education on Service Dogs – Much Needed
Gold Star Memorial Monuments – NH Ground Breaking
May 4, 2017
The Gold Star Memorial Monuments are due to the hard work and dedication of Medal of Honor recipient Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams. Woody a retired United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. He is also the last surviving recipient of the … More Gold Star Memorial Monuments – NH Ground Breaking
Veteran Snow Removal and Lawn Care
May 4, 2017
There is an issue I am learning about that stretches across the state; and probably across the country. Veterans throughout the year are seeking assistance with taking care of their lawn in the spring and summertime, and needing help with shoveling and plowing in the winter.
Not Primary Insurance; Empowers Veterans!
March 27, 2017
While this legislation will not be utilized as a primary insurance, it will address the several veterans every day that fall through the cracks with tragic consequences. This legislation will empower veterans to seek medical help themselves, which is one of the greatest current challenges facing the newest generation of veterans.
Small Acts of Kindness Makes Huge Impacts
March 20, 2017
Just swung by the flag box to empty it out. While there I ran into someone from Byfield who was stopping by to drop off some flags. They thank me for doing it and starting the box – informed me they collect all their friends old flags and brings them to the box.
Delta Dog Raises Money with Boston Bruins
March 17, 2017
Seats for Soldiers Night 2015 Contacted by the Director of Community Relations for the Boston Bruins Operation Delta Dog was part of the Seats for Soldiers night, with a very strong presence and the ability to raise money for their cause.
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