The Marblehead VFW Post 2005 will host a fundraising event on Nov. 9, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. to benefit the New England Center and Home for Veterans. The event is a collaboration initiated by Susanne MaCinnis and Josh Hopkins, who approached VFW Commander Ronny Knight this past summer about organizing the event. “We felt it was a great opportunity to expand our charity … [Read more...] about Marblehead VFW to host benefit for veterans center
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Music unites Marblehead
“The Summer’s Evening” with the Gus Percy Band for the benefit of the Todd Norman Memorial Scholarship Fund was a major success, VFW Post 2005 Cmdr. Ronny Knight said. Norman, a coach of the high school's softball team and a local business owner, died in the spring. A scholarship in his name will be awarded to a senior athlete graduated from Marblehead High … [Read more...] about Music unites Marblehead
A dogged effort from the VFW
On Saturday, the Marblehead VFW held a fundraiser for Company 2 Heroes, a nonprofit service-dog training program for veterans. The event featured a live performance from the Guy Ford Band, a 50/50 raffle, and a chance to meet some of the service dogs in the program. Veteran Kate Van Auken started Company 2 Heroes in 2017. After serving multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, … [Read more...] about A dogged effort from the VFW
Marblehead VFW teams up with Company 2 Heroes for a good cause
On Saturday, the Marblehead VFW will be alive and well with music, meet and greets with some four-legged friends, food, and drinks, all for a good cause. The VFW has partnered with Company 2 Heroes, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization helping veterans connect with and train service dogs, for a fundraiser benefiting the organization’s service-dog training program, … [Read more...] about Marblehead VFW teams up with Company 2 Heroes for a good cause
Upcoming community events
Marblehead Wreaths Across America Day and VFW Wreaths Across America event Join us on the mission to remember our fallen veterans, honor those who serve, and teach the value of freedom. Rain or shine, all are welcome. Location: Waterside Cemetery. Join the Marblehead VFW in celebration of the many volunteers and donors who helped to honor almost 2000 Marblehead Veterans … [Read more...] about Upcoming community events