Wearing JWV red shirts, vice commanders Arthur Uram and Stuart Davis will be at Fry’s in May collecting donations for veterans in need. Zelle is now available for those without cash.
Nancy Stutman
Members and volunteers of Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 (JWV) in red shirts will be conducting their Memorial Day Poppy Drive this month at the following Fry’s Markets Saturday and Sunday, May 23 to 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chandler: Alma School and Germann, Riggs and McQueen, Ocotillo and South Gilbert Road
Gilbert: Warner and Cooper; Gilbert Rd. and Williams Field; South Higley Road and Chandler Heights
Mesa: East Main and Greenfield
Tempe: Rural and Ray
Phoenix: Ray Rd and 36th Street
The poppy was recognized as a 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.
Poppy campaigns, conducted in May and November, are JWV’s major source of fundraising to help disabled and hospitalized veterans as well as those experiencing homelessness. These funds are distributed to veterans’ organizations providing services that make a difference in the lives of our past and present military.
Nonprofit veterans’ organizations benefitting from JWV fundraising activities include U.S. Vets–Phoenix, Ashley’s Place, MANA House, Soldier’s Best Friend, Helping Hands for Freedom, and Instruments 4 Success.