RACINE COUNTY — Sept. 11, 2022, marks the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attack that took place at the World Trade Center in New York City, outside of Washington, D.C. at the Pentagon, and near Shanksville Pennsylvania. Two decades later, the day continues to be observed each year as a day of mourning and remembrance. […]
Tag: Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin
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Gov. Evers orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of 9/11
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #174 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff beginning at sunrise on Fri., Sept. 9, 2021, until sunset on Sun., Sept. 11, 2022. On the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attack that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, Evers has also declared Sept 11, 2022, […]
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‘Pack the Truck’ donation drive for Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin takes place Sept. 10
The Volunteer Center of Racine County, in partnership with Two Men and a Truck, is hosting a “Pack the Truck” donation drive event on Sept. 10, 2022. In honor and memory of the tragedy that took place on Sept. 11, 2001, food donations are being collected to benefit the Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin. From 9 […]
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Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin’s demand increases, requesting community help for food donations
Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin (VOW) is in need of food pantry donations. The nonprofit organization is sustained by the generosity of donations of food pantry items, monetary gifts, and the support of the Racine community. VOW aims to make a difference in the lives of at-risk Veteran households in every community across Wisconsin, especially in […]
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Memorial Day Remembering Together Ceremony is May 29
The 2022 Memorial Day Remembering Together Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 21731 Spring St., in Union Grove. The Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (SWVMC) serves as a final resting spot for veterans, spouses and dependents, and creates a lasting memorial to their achievements and sacrifices. All […]
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Veterans Outreach Extended Food Pantry Hours to start April 6
RACINE – Starting next Wednesday, April 6, Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin (VOW) will extend the hours of the food pantry it operates at 1624 Yout Street. The pantry’s new Wednesday hours will be noon to 7 p.m. The pantry’s Tuesday and Thursday hours will remain at noon to 4 p.m. The lengthened hours are in […]
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Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin Easter Food-Drive “EGGstravaganza”
Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin Easter Food-Drive “EGGstravaganza” The Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin is hosting an Easter Food Drive EGGstravaganza to benefit Wisconsin’s veterans. They will be collecting food at their location at 1609 Yout St. in Racine from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on April 2. The Easter Bunny will be on-site for children to […]
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Veterans Outreach Wins Community Involvement Award
RACINE – Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin (VOW) has received a national Community Involvement Award sponsored by the National Roofing Contractors Association and CNA Insurance. The award was announced Wednesday during the International Roofing Expo in New Orleans. VOW will use the $7,500 donation to acquire and develop a building near its Racine campus, 1624 Yout […]
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Giving Tuesday: Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin
Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin is committed to serving each and every Veteran that comes through their doors. They work to make a difference in the lives of at-risk Veteran households in every community across Wisconsin. Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin aims to assist homeless and at-risk veteran households in return for normalcy in life by providing food, […]
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5 Ways to Honor Veterans
Veterans Day is celebrated today. According to Military.com, this holiday was first celebrated as Armistice Day. The day marked the end of World War I, formally recognized on the “11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month” in 1918, and continues to take place each year on November 11. This is a day […]
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Local Boy Scouts Donate Benches to Veterans Outreach
Racine Boy Scouts from Pack 108 and Troop 161 are paying it forward to the residents at the Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin. They recently created benches and raised money for the veterans living at the James A. Peterson Veteran Village in Racine, Wisconsin. David Lyon — a Boy Scouts of America, former Webelos Den Leader […]
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Medical College of Wisconsin Veteran Outreach Program Helps Prevent Suicide with Firearm Safety Initiative
The Captain John D. Mason Veteran Peer Outreach Program, on behalf of the Southeastern Wisconsin Suicide Prevention Taskforce and BeThereWis.com, is bringing the Gun Shop Project and Safe Storage Program to local communities across Wisconsin. The program, developed by Safe Communities of Madison-Dane County, works with Wisconsingun shops and ranges to provide two levels of […]
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Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin Food Drive
The Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin (VOW) needs your help! Pleasant Point Senior Living and Kenosha Senior Living are hosting a veterans food drive on Thursday, February 18 to help fill the need. Donations can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations. Pleasant Point Senior Living Center 8500 Corporate Dr.Mt. […]
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5 Ways to Honor Veterans This Veterans Day
The words “Some gave all and all gave some” is engraved in stone at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 21731 Spring Street. On Veterans Day, we remember the individuals who who did just that, gave to our country. Veterans Day is celebrated to honor those who served in the US Military on November 11 […]
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Business Spotlight: SapSap Laotian BBQ
UPDATE: Since the writing of this Business Spotlight, SapSap has opened a brick-and-mortar location at 2343 Mead St. The article has not been adjusted due to the nature of the story. Original story: SapSap, a restaurant that features Laotian BBQ, is your ticket to food heaven. A pop-up restaurant, located at The Branch at 1501 […]