Nancy Stutman “With homelessness front and center in today’s news, JWV’s funds are needed more than ever to support at-risk veterans,” declares Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 Commander Bob Brooks. “JWV thanks the East Valley communities for their tremendous response to our Memorial Day Poppy Drive,” says Campaign Chair Harve Kimmel. Thousands of dollars…
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Front Page, May 2023
JWV Gives Thousands of Dollars to Help Veterans
Nancy Stutman The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms. Members and volunteers of Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
JWV Holds Clothing Drive for U.S.VETS-Phoenix
Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 accepts donations of clothing for male and female veterans experiencing homelessness, to be housed at U.S.VETS-Phoenix. Their new site, which will hold 182 veterans, is anticipated to open in April of this year. It features four floors with elevators, a private wing to allow more safety for women, an…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
JWV Honors Officers and Members at Installation Brunch
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans, Copper State Post 619 will hold its Installation of Officers at a brunch on Sunday, April 16. The event takes place in the Saguaro Room at Sun Lakes Country Club, 25219 EJ Robson Blvd., beginning at 11 a.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Irwin Wiener will deliver the opening…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
JWV Collecting Clothes for Veterans Facing Homelessness
Jennifer Gewarges, executive director for U.S.VETS-Phoenix, will address Jewish War Veterans, Copper State Post 619, on Sunday, March 19, in the Poolside building of Oakwood Country Club, at 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., in Sun Lakes. Clothing donations will be accepted at 9:15 a.m. A free brunch is offered beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by the…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
JWV Meeting—Getting Deserved Benefits
Nancy Stutman On Sunday, Jan. 15, Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 welcomes Dr. Carl Forkner, commander and a service officer for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) East Valley Chapter 8 in Mesa. The meeting takes place at 10 a.m. at the Poolside building of Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
Chandler Military and Veterans Commission Chair to Speak at JWV Meeting
Nancy Stutman Sunday morning, Nov. 20, Robert (Bob) Dalpe, chair of the Chandler Military and Veterans Commission, will address the Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 at 10 a.m. in the poolside building of Oakwood Country Club, at 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., in Sun Lakes. The Chandler Military and Veterans Commission was established after…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
JWV Installs Officers and Looks Forward to Helping Veterans in 2022
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 will hold its installation of officers luncheon Sunday, April 10, at 11 a.m. in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. Unanimously reelected are the following officers: Post Commander: Chuck Wolin, Senior Vice Commander: Owen Fabert, Junior Vice Commanders: Bernie Lieberman and Elliott…