Littleton Rotary Donates to Veterans Assisting Veterans
Left to right: Representing the Littleton Rotary Club: Alan Bell, Immediate Past President, Kelly Clenchy, Director, and Paul Avella, President, Veteran, US Air Force. Representing Bedford VA: Mark Hall, Veteran, US Army, Richard Reed, Veteran, US Army, Paul Corbett, Department of Veteran Affairs VISN 1 Community Outreach Specialist and Corona Benson, Program Manager, Bedford VA Crescent House.
At the presentation, Rotary Club of Littleton President Paul Avella shared that, “Members of the Rotary Club Of Littleton, mindful of the sacrifices made by so many Veterans throughout our nation's history, saw this as an opportunity to give something back to today's Veterans, and contribute to three very important charities for Veterans and the widows of Veterans.”
“It is the generous acts such as this that will motivate others to volunteer their time and talent to help our country’s most vulnerable population,” said Bedford VA Acting Director Christine Croteau.
The Bedford VA Crescent House Transitional Residence Program, located in Lowell, MA, is a unique rehabilitation program which is designed to intervene in the cycle of homelessness and institutionalization by providing an environment in which Veterans can acquire skills and supports needed to function productively and independently in competitive employment and community based housing.
“Veterans having the opportunity to attend this community activity is very exciting. We have been busy at the Crescent House making plans to attend and are most grateful for the opportunity,” said Corona Benson, Program Manager, Bedford VA Crescent House.
Bedford VAMC is honored to provide assistance to those who served our country. We provide diverse services and provide excellence in our care for Veterans. Learn more about the services available and volunteer opportunities at the Bedford VA by visiting our website at: http://www.bedford.va.gov/
Special thanks for authoring the story to:
Kristin Pressly
Public Affairs
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Bedford VA Medical Center
200 Springs Road
Bedford, Ma 01730