Friends and Racers on Veterans Day

Wendy Carr · 11-11-2013, 12:54 PM

Jim, I volunteer at our local VA hospital in Butler, Pa. I distribute these items to our veterans along with socks, underwear, t-shirts and any other clothing they may need. The funding for these items come from the VFW posts and auxiliaries in my District 25. Sometimes it is a real struggle to stretch our dollars to provide these items. I contact businesses and large corporations, schools , churches for help and very rarely am I refused the help I need. We also make contributions to Fisher House in Pittsburgh which provides free rooms to families of veterans that have been admitted to a VA. facility in the Pittsburgh area. My auxiliary has participate in cooking a meal for those staying at Fisher House.
We try very hard to acquire anything the veterans may need. It is a very rewarding experience serving those that have served me. The veterans and their families are so thankful for any kindness shown to them and lots of times express their gratitude through tears. I love my veterans and am thankful for their service to our country. Sorry, but I am passionate about serving our veterans.

11-11-2013, 12:54 PM	#3
Wendy Carr Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 46 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Friends and Racers on Veterans Day Jim, I volunteer at our local VA hospital in Butler, Pa. I distribute these items to our veterans along with socks, underwear, t-shirts and any other clothing they may need. The funding for these items come from the VFW posts and auxiliaries in my District 25. Sometimes it is a real struggle to stretch our dollars to provide these items. I contact businesses and large corporations, schools , churches for help and very rarely am I refused the help I need. We also make contributions to Fisher House in Pittsburgh which provides free rooms to families of veterans that have been admitted to a VA. facility in the Pittsburgh area. My auxiliary has participate in cooking a meal for those staying at Fisher House. We try very hard to acquire anything the veterans may need. It is a very rewarding experience serving those that have served me. The veterans and their families are so thankful for any kindness shown to them and lots of times express their gratitude through tears. I love my veterans and am thankful for their service to our country. Sorry, but I am passionate about serving our veterans.