VETERANS ENRICHED NEIGHBORHOOD

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VETERANS ENRICHED NEIGHBORHOOD – City of Palmdale – Government Made a Major milestone Saturday with handoff of ceremonial keys to six new veterans and their family members. Among the six receiving keys was Palmdale’s 2023 “Tom Hilzendeger” Veteran of the year. Award named by City of Palmdale for the founder of Vets 4 Veterans Antelope Valley Saturday marked the 30th home built in central Palmdale by the Homes 4 Families veteran housing nonprofit. The homes, underwritten by the city, by Calvet Board California Department of Veterans Affairs. Among those in attendance Lindsey Sin, Secretary CalVet, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger alongside Assemblyman Tom Lackey and Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, chair of Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. Also, Austin Bishop Mayor of Palmdale. Homes are built by Homes4Families on model similar to Habitat For Humanity with volunteers. To qualify veterans invest “sweat equity,” their own hours and labor. High Desert Medical Group along with major sponsors like Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin and Lou Gonzales among the early, key supporters along with more than 120 nonprofits and business leaders of Los Angeles County and the Antelope Valley. Juan Carrillo Assemblyman of Palmdale was represented by field director Vicky Ventura. Additional event photos by Atherine Blanco and Totortolano family photos provided by longtime family friend Dee Black. Click on the images to view gallery.

Homes 4 Families

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Please join us in celebrating the next 6 Veteran families receiving keys to their new homes! Our Key Ceremony is taking place August 10th, 2024. RSVP by August 3rd. 818-884-8808

The VA Open House

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IMPORTANT UPDATE – The VA Open House set for Friday, Sept. 12, 10 à.m., has MOVED. Location now set for ELKS LODGE 1625, 240 E. Ave. K, Lancaster. Elks Lodge is a great central location with excellent hosting facilities. This is the place where veterans can access VA for claims, health and benefits, disability claims. High Desert Medical Group will join with other Veterans Service Organizations from Antelope Valley. Veterans may have legit complaints or grievances with VA but beat remedy is to communicate and stay connected either all organizations that can help.

AN ANTELOPE VALLEY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2024

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AN ANTELOPE VALLEY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND – The solemn ceremonies at Lancaster Cemetery and City of Palmdale’s Poncitlan Square. The memorable crew of veterans hosted by Coffee 4 Vets at Lancaster Elks Lodge for the Walter Sapp Memorial Day Barbecue. A big weekend of ceremonies and respectful gatherings demonstrating to the world at large that the Antelope Valley honors those who served the nation’s armed forces, living and dead. Also Desert Lawn Cemetery and Joshua Memorial Park. Click on the images to view gallery.

The LCDR Walter Sapp Memorial Day BBQ

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Coffee4VETS Welcomes you to The LCDR Walter Sapp Memorial Day BBQ. Honoring The Men and Women Who Sacrificed all So WE could Live in FREEDOM.. Today’s Keynote Speaker is Mike Paoli, Director Public Affairs, 412th Edwards Sir Force Base. Presentation of Colors “The Scouts.”