Category: Veterans Projects

CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS TO BE COLLECTED ATBATTLEGROUNDS COFFEE COMPANY FOR VETERANS

November 1, 2021

Starting on Veterans Day, November 11, 2021, and running until December 11, 2021, Christmas Stockings will be collected at Battle Grounds Coffee Company and distributed to local veterans. All Christmas stockings collected will be distributed to veterans through the support of our local Veteran Service Officers, and veteran organizations like Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, VFW Lorriane … More CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS TO BE COLLECTED ATBATTLEGROUNDS COFFEE COMPANY FOR VETERANS

First Veteran Canoe Adventures Trip is in the books

October 24, 2021

Today may have been chili, but there was much fun and excitement had by all. Many thanks to everyone who made today a truly fantastic day. Thank you, Bonnie Bowes, for your help and support with getting this started. Thank you, White Rose Canoe, for sponsoring and supporting today’s canoeing event. Some of us have … More First Veteran Canoe Adventures Trip is in the books

Veteran Canoe Adventures To Launch in Newbury

September 25, 2021

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

300 BBQ Chicken Dinners Delivered to Veterans & their Families in Haverhill, Mass

July 1, 2020

In June 2020, I was contacted by Sarah Sweeny from Military Friends Foundation who offered me a $1,00 COVID 19 Military Relief Fund grant to goes towards immediately assisting veterans and their families and families of Fallen Service Members to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The money from this grant is going to … More 300 BBQ Chicken Dinners Delivered to Veterans & their Families in Haverhill, Mass

Newbury Boy Scouts Troop 44 to take over Wreaths in Newbury

September 6, 2019

Generally around this time of the year I shift all my focus on “Wreaths Across America”. However, this year I am taking a step back and the Newbury Boy Scouts Troop 44 will be leading this project this year. I will be helping and assisting from behind the scenes. Due to health issues and on … More Newbury Boy Scouts Troop 44 to take over Wreaths in Newbury

Yankee Homecoming Veterans Luncheon 2018

July 13, 2018

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

Santa Visits, Veterans Wreaths, and a Christmas Party at a Celtics Game. December 2017

December 4, 2017

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

Emergency Medical Care for Veterans Become Discussion in Massachusetts

October 17, 2017

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

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