(Statepoint) While there are certain holidays and events each year dedicated to members of the U.S. military, the need to support veterans and active-duty military members and their families is an ongoing effort.
The good news is that there are plenty of ways you can give back all year long from your smartphone:
Volunteer and Donate Virtually: Volunteering doesnât have to be in-person these days. Soldierâs Angels has numerous virtual ways to make an impact in a service memberâs life â from supporting deployed service members by collecting and sending care packages to adopting a family for the holidays and hosting virtual baby showers.
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Rodriguez received a Chevy Equinox and Strait a Nissan Maxima. I m lost for words right now, Rodriguez said. I m just really thankful and I m about to deliver a child so this means so much.
Strait said the car means she won t have to ask for a ride to work, wait for the bus and can pay her bills. I m very happy, but I m very grateful for the people who stepped up and gave me the opportunity for this vehicle, Strait said. I m just really blessed.
The recycled rides program is a national initiative hosted locally by Washburn Tech each year. Recipients are chosen by a selection committee made up of Washburn Tech students and facilitated by United Way of Greater Topeka leaders.
Elite Collision Center in Battle Ground hosted giveaway event Friday
Driving from Battle Ground in a 2015 Ford Taurus given to him by multiple organizations, US Army and Coast Guard veteran Scott Bingham already had a destination in mind.
Scott Bingham stands by a 2015 Ford Taurus given to him at Elite Collision Center in Battle Ground Friday. This car was donated to Elite free of charge from the National Auto Body Congress Recycled Rides program and the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. Photo by Dan Trujillo
“He’s stopping at a restaurant to have dinner with a friend he hasn’t been able to see in a long time,” said Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) state commander Traci Williams. “He’s going to take the scenic route home north of Snohomish and take advantage of having freedom.”
Whenever someone in her family needed help, Keesha Wright stepped up to provide it, no matter the impact on her life.
When roles shifted, and her vehicle was destroyed by fire and she couldnât survive in a rural area without transportation, others stepped up to help her.
The 46-year-old recently received the keys to a refurbished 2015 Ford Fusion, a burgundy four-door sedan thatâs allowed her to get from her Caroline County home to the grocery store, laundromat and doctorâs office. Sheâs able to drive to Fredericksburg to visit her mother, Peggy Wright, whoâs also her best friend and inspiration, and even take the grandkids to the park.