CORRECTIONS INMATES GARDEN BENEFITS VETERANS.

CORRECTIONS INMATES GARDEN BENEFITS VETERANS

A corrections officer from Trumbull Correctional Institute contacted Veterans’ Outreach a few weeks ago.  He wanted to find out if we would accept fresh produce grown at the institute.  He leads a group of inmates that wanted to grow a garden this year.  Their 20’ x 20’ garden has produced a huge quantity and variety of produce.  

The Freedom Food Pantry distributes about 100 boxes of food each week to veterans living with food insecurity, so the donation was eagerly accepted.  The veteran recipients have been so grateful for the fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, Swiss chard, and more.  Our friend Chris from the Corrections Institute has delivered 2 loads so far, each one over 400 lbs.  

We learned that some of the inmates tending to the garden are veterans.  In correspondence with Chris, he said “The donations from the garden makes these guys feel like they are giving back. I let them know that they are. I always try and give them words of encouragement and remind them that what they are doing is helping people that need it.”

We thank them all, and hope they know that their hard work is benefitting many veterans and their families.

VETERAN AND FAMILY NARROWLY ESCAPE HOUSE FIRE.

VETERAN AND FAMILY NARROWLY ESCAPE HOUSE FIRE

Veterans’ Outreach partners with many like-minded agencies, organizations, and churches to provide the best solutions for veterans.

Recently, we became aware of a house fire that almost took the lives of a veteran and his wife.  The two children were on the first floor and escaped, but the husband and wife were on the second floor and had to jump from the second story to escape the smoke and flames.  They lost everything.

Lots of help is on the way to this family thanks to the networking of local non-profits.  Veterans’ Outreach helped with financial aid for shelter, clothing, and food.

We all pull together to create a safety net for veterans in crisis.

May God bless all veterans.

VETERAN TRAVELS BY BICYCLE

Visiting Veterans’ Outreach has become part of the weekly routine for many veterans.  They stop by to browse through Heroes’ Closet which consists of donated clothing, footwear, coats, linens, household goods, and some furniture.  They stop by to get help with food for the week from the Freedom Food Pantry.  

 Veterans have been known to say, “This is my social time”, “This is a safe place”, I always leave with my dignity”, “I look forward all week to coming by” and other similar statements.  

Yesterday, a veteran on a bicycle came by for help with food.  We are grateful to be able to do this work and provide this safety net for at-risk veterans.

May God bless all veterans.

saddle up for soldiers.

SADDLE UP FOR SOLDIERS EVENT IS GREAT SUCCESS

American Legion Post 472 from Youngstown hosted a Poker Run to benefit Veterans’ Outreach programs for veterans.  It was a beautiful day with lots of sunshine.  Riders joined together and spent their day helping to raise funds and awareness of the plight of many veterans in need.  

Post 472 provided breakfast before they left and dinner when they returned.  They also hosted a 50/50 raffle and huge basket auction.  The event was well-attended, and everyone had a great time visiting and supporting the mission of serving and honoring all veterans.

Thank you, Post 472 and all your members, employees, and friends.  

Your support means a LOT!

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TCC GIVES GRANT HELPS VETERANS WITH HOME REPAIRS

Veterans’ Outreach implemented a new program called Home Repair for Veterans after interviewing many veterans in dire need of home improvements, unable to move forward due to low- and fixed-income limitations.  The Program was funded by grants.  The $2,000 grant from TCC Gives specifically impacted 6 individual veterans and their families in profound ways that have improved their standard of living and quality of daily life.   Read more