Department of Illinois leadership visit the Illinois 1 House at the National Home.
When the Department of Illinois came to the VFW National Home for Children on Saturday, they were greeted with more than the usual state day fanfare. Two of their members received special tributes during the Illinois Day program at the National Home. The Department was also recognized for their contribution purchasing the fountains in the National Home?s new Tribute Park.
Mel Skaley received a special blanket made by National Home residents.
Mel Skaley was presented with a special blanket made by National Home residents. His generous donation of his wife?s sewing equipment and supplies after her death several years ago launched the National Home?s sewing program. He was clearly moved to see the impact that donation had had on the residents of the National Home.
Former National Home trustee Cindy Paris was brought to the stage. Cindy?s mother, Ardath Paris, who passed away earlier this year, was known as the National Home?s Campbell?s Label Queen for her dedication to our Campbell?s Labels for Education program. It was announced at Illinois Day that the next van the National Home earns through the Labels for Education program will be dedicated in Ardath?s honor and will bear a special license plate with her name on it. Cindy was also presented with a tribute brick, purchased in Ardath?s honor by the Everett H. Hubbard VFW Post #2287.
Saturday was the first chance for many members of the Department of Illinois to see firsthand the National Home?s new Tribute Park and the fountains donated by the Department. Throughout the day, visitors could be seen walking the pathway, posing for photos and enjoying this welcome addition to the National Home landscape.
Illinois VFW and Ladies Auxiliary members gave generously at this year?s celebration, contributing more than $18,000 to the National Home. That support makes it possible for your National Home to continue to help struggling military and veteran families work toward a better life.
Attendees were reminded that we can all help struggling families in our communities by letting them know about the VFW National Home for Children and the life-changing opportunities available on its campus. If you know a military family struggling through a deployment, a veteran who is trying to balance family obligations with VA Vocational Rehabilitation or a VFW-related single parent trying to build a better life for his or her family, encourage them to call the National Home Helpline [800.313.4200] or visit our website to learn how the National Home may be able to help.
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