AARP Says “Thank You” to Veterans Organizations

To honor Veteran’s Day and to show appreciation to Veterans and to our military men and women who have done so much to serve and protect, AARP North Carolina is contributing a total of $4,000 to four Veterans’ organizations in the state.  An official presentation will be made in Wilmington, on Saturday, November 7, at “A Celebration of Our Freedom,” a region-wide celebration for Veterans and those who serve.

“There is no greater sacrifice.” said AARP State Director Doug Dickerson. At AARP, we never take for granted the freedom and rights that are protected each day by our military men and women. I welcome this opportunity to say, ‘Thank you.’”

Receiving AARP’s contributions are:

• The US Veterans Corps:

Military Veterans, spouses, dependents and patriotic citizens performing “hands-on” community service, projects and events in the military and civilian community.

• Healing with CAARE:

Provides health prevention and case management services to at-risk persons and their families by referring health and social resources that can alleviate isolation and foster independence.

• USO of North Carolina:

Offers a variety of programs and services to support the morale, health and human services, and recreational needs of troops and their families, free of charge.

• Vietnam Veterans of America, Wilmington Chapter:

Promotes and supports the full range of issues important to Vietnam Veterans and creates a new identity for this generation of Veterans by working to change public perception.

The contributions are being made in connection with AARP’s Thank a Vet Veterans Day membership campaign. From November 2nd through November 16th, AARP will offer a discounted membership rate up to 20% off for veterans, their families and anyone interested in joining or renewing. Individuals who sign up through this campaign will also have the opportunity to write a personal thank you note to be shared with veterans throughout the country.

AARP’s efforts to understand and respond to the special needs of America’s veterans and their families have grown rapidly in recent years.

This year, AARP added www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/veterans to our AARP.org family. It’s a web page specifically designed to offer a new and useful experience for veterans and their loved ones that will help inform them about our advocacy work, along with all the resources we have available to them from caregiving to job searching. It also features personal stories about the unique challenges veterans and their families face in so many areas.

For more information on AARP’s Thank a Vet campaign, call (888) 744-3332 or visit www.aarp.org/thankavet.