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Helping the Families of Our Nation's Soldiers
The VFW National Home for Children has been serving military families for more than 80 years.
By John Larson
General manager, BPG
All of us look forward to Memorial Day as the start of summer and a chance to get together with family and friends. As we remember our soldiers, we should also remember their families who sacrifice so much.
Some of these families have no one to turn to for help in times of crisis. In support of these families, and as a way to honor our troops past and present, Buick, Pontiac and GMC want to raise awareness and support for an organization of great importance: The VFW National Home for Children. The National Home is a residency program for children of military families without guardians, and also helps single-parent military families who are facing difficulties due to their spouse’s military service, including an extended leave of absence, injury and other circumstances.
The VFW National Home for Children has served military families for more than 80 years. It provides housing, counseling and other critical services for families who have difficulty coping and need assistance as a result of military service. Since 1925, the home has helped equip thousands of individuals and families with the tools to become self-sufficient as they get back on their feet.
One parent, who was a resident of the National Home, had been involved in a terrible accident and could not take care of herself. She lost her memory as well as her ability to walk and talk. She has lived on the campus for about two years now and has regained her memory as well as her mobility.
She had to go back to college to relearn things such as how to type on a computer and other everyday activities most of us take for granted. The National Home assisted her every step of the way. Four weeks ago, she landed a management position at a banquet and catering facility. Hers’ is one of the countless stories from the National Home that illustrate the compassion and support that transform the lives of families affected by military service.
Beginning today, and over the next 10 days, we're going to help this institution and its deserving residents by donating $100 for every sale of a Pontiac, Buick or GMC vehicle in honor of our veterans and their families who need help. While we cannot predict the number of sales over this period, we believe the campaign will raise several million dollars. We welcome others to join us in supporting the National Home, its residents and the soldiers who serve on our behalf.
This is a place that deserves your attention and support. Please visit our web site to learn how you can contribute.
To watch the VFW National Home for Children's ads online, please visit:
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Posted by Editor on May 22, 2006 11:55 AM
Comments
This is a great program! I'd love to support it by buying a Buick but I'm waiting for that Velite to come out. I hope you have the program again when this beautiful Buick convertible is made.
Posted by: jg on May 23, 2006 12:18 PM
