Over Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9 and 10, 55 volunteers collected a total of $15,600 in donations for veterans who are hospitalized, at-risk, and experiencing homelessness. Jewish War Veterans Post 619 was assisted by volunteers from the Ahwatukee American Legion and their auxiliary, as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution. Fry’s Food Stores…
Nineteen volunteers recently attended the annual Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 BBQ for MANA (Marine, Army, Navy, Air Force) House Catholic Charities, a peer-run organization that helps veterans experiencing homelessness find permanent housing. Visiting with the vets and letting them know their service is valued is the most important part of this outing.
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 Commander Dan Tilsner presented a $3,500.00 check to Rachel Masch-Perez, Community Engagement Coordinator, MANA (Marine, Army, Navy, Air Force) House Catholic Charities. The donation will be used to refurbish their laundry room with new washing machines and dryers.
JWV speaker Raymond Perez speaks from experience. Hear his story on Sunday, Nov. 17, when he speaks to Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 in the Bradford Room A at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A Meet & Greet with free lox and bagels, coffee, and doughnuts starts at 9:30…
Nancy Stutman Marcus Lamar Brown, founder and president of Veterans 5-9, will explain how his organization helps veterans after-hours when he speaks to Jewish War Veterans Post 619 on Sunday, Oct. 20. The meeting takes place in Bradford Room A at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A Meet & Greet…
Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 officers and board members visited U.S.Vets Phoenix with a donation of personal and household items valued at $850 for Ashley’s Place for their two specially built houses which accommodate five women each. The program provides a safe and sober living environment where women with children can receive…
On Sunday, Sept. 15, Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 will welcome Rachel Masch-Perez, Community Engagement coordinator at Catholic Charities MANA (Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force) House, as its speaker. The meeting takes place in Bradford Room A at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes. A Meet & Greet with free lox…
Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 (JWV) supports many of Arizona’s veterans nonprofit organizations throughout the year with funds raised primarily from Poppy Drives at Fry’s stores and Mesa Market Place twice a year. JWV recently presented a check for $1,000 to Support the Troops (STT), a nonprofit club set up within the Ahwatukee…
Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 members honored World War II veterans, 101-year-old Bob Stone and 98-year-old Bernie Domsky, at its 30th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon. Bob served in the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force under General Dwight Eisenhower. Bernie spent his military career at sea, liberating the many islands in the Pacific. JWV is…
Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 (JWV) will welcome Dana West, Central Arizona Outreach Coordinator for the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS), as its featured speaker on Sunday, Jan. 21. The meeting takes place in the Poolside building at Oakwood Country Club, at 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A Meet &…