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May 12, 2022
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (MVHGR) and the Kent Garden Club (KGC) will host a Blue Star and Gold Star Memorial Dedication Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. on May 14, 2022 at 2950 Monroe Avenue, NE, Grand Rapids.
Remarks will be led by Capt. Paul J. Ryan, U.S. Navy Reserve (Retired); Kate Kooyman, district director for State Senator Winnie Brinks; Kristin Ruther, first vice president of the KGC; Bradley Stek, district representative for Congressman Peter Meijer; Maj. Gen. Gregory J. Vadnais (Retired); Nancy J. Ryan, first vice president of Michigan Garden Clubs; and Chaplain David Kennedy, Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired). The ceremony will include a posting of the colors led by the Union High School JROTC Color Guard and music and Taps led by the Northview High School Band and soloist Brandon Harris.
The Blue Star dedication and unveiling will be led by Monica Taylor, president of Michigan Garden Clubs; Tammi Arends, executive director of the West Michigan Alliance 4 Veterans; and Jacqueline Ransom, president of Blue Star Mothers, Department of Michigan. The Gold Star dedication and unveiling will be led by Monica Taylor, Patrick VanderMolen of KGC and Laura De Roo, president of American Gold Star Mothers, Department of Michigan and Western Michigan Chapter. Robert Troost, a U.S. Army veteran, and resident member of MVHGR will join Tiffany Carr, community engagement coordinator for Michigan Veteran Homes, to accept the memorial dedication on behalf of the home.
While this event is closed to the public, media are invited to attend to capture remarks and the unveiling of the memorials. Media should plan to be in place at the entrance to the new home no later than 12:45 p.m. and follow all COVID-19 protocols on-site. Media are asked to kindly RSVP to Michael Kroll at 517-285-9734 or krollm2@michigan.gov.
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LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (MVHGR) is honored to be accepting a $27,000 donation, with $25,000 directed to the charitable support fund which supports all three MVH communities (Chesterfield Township, Grand Rapids and Marquette), and a $2,000 in-kind donation towards the upcoming MVHGR Christmas Bingo Party to benefit veteran members.
LANSING, Mich. — For individuals and organizations looking to make a difference in the lives of veterans this holiday season, consider supporting Michigan Veteran Homes’ Holiday Wish Lists which highlight much-needed items to help veteran members this holiday season.
LANSING, Mich. — For individuals and organizations looking to make a difference in the lives of veterans this holiday season, consider Michigan Veteran Homes’ (MVH) ‘Make a Veteran Smile Campaign.’
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission announced Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti (MVHDJJ) Volunteer Lois Westman of Ishpeming as a recipient of a National Service Impact Award at the 2024 Governor’s Service Awards, held November 14, at the Detroit Opera House.
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township (MVHCT) has raised their Veterans Giving Tree for the holiday season.
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Veteran Homes has announced its upcoming schedule of Veterans Day activities to honor its veteran members and all who’ve served our nation.
Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (MVHGR) in partnership with Zero Day will host their Veterans Day 5 Remembrance 0.5-Mile Walk/Roll, 5K and 5-Mile Run on November 9, 2024 at 2950 Monroe Ave. NE, Grand Rapids.
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township (MVHCT) is honored to be celebrating its volunteers during a Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on September 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. at 47901 Sugarbush Rd., Chesterfield Township, MI 48047.
LANSING, Mich.— Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti (MVHDJJ) will host a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on September 20, 2024, at 425 Fisher St., Marquette.
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (MVHGR) is honored to be celebrating its volunteer staff during a Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on September 19 from 4-6:00 p.m. at 2950 Monroe Ave. NE, Grand Rapids. This year’s theme is "Volunteers Light the Way", which honors and acknowledges the positive light and warmth volunteers generously offer in service to MVHGR.