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…
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Clubs & Classes, June 2024
JWV Honors Two of Its Members
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…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
JWV Conducts Clothing Drive to Benefit Veterans in Shelters
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 &…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
‘Horses Can Heal’ Therapy Is Topic for JWV Meeting
Nancy Stutman Rancho Milagro founder and Executive Director Vanessa Kohnen will speak about equine therapy at Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 10. The meeting takes place in the Poolside building at Oakwood Country Club, at 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A Meet & Greet with free lox…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
JWV Salutes U.S. Marine Corps Band Percussionist
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 congratulates its distinguished active-duty member Kenneth Wolin on his promotion to Master Gunnery Sergeant of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Corps Band. This title is the 9th and highest enlisted grade in the U.S. Marine Corps. Kenneth is the son of JWV’s past Commander…
Generals, June 2023
Be Part of the Solution to Homelessness for Veterans
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…
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…