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Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti to Hold Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, June 14

June 12, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti (MVHDJJ) will hold a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, June 14 from 8-11 a.m. in the back parking lot of the home at 425 Fisher St., Marquette. 

WHO: MVHDJJ veteran members, staff, volunteers and community members
WHAT: MVHDJJ Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
WHEN: Saturday, June 14 from 8-11 a.m.
WHERE: MVHDJJ at 425 Fisher St., Marquette

Donations of all sizes are welcome with a suggested donation of $10 which will benefit the Jacobetti’s Charitable Support Fund (CSF). The CSF funds life enrichment and quality of life-enhancing opportunities for members of the home, including special life experiences, events, community outings and more. It funds picnics, sporting event tickets, concerts, carnival, therapy equipment, special therapeutic programming, movie tickets and pizza parties. Later in the day, American Legion Post 44 will be sponsoring the Fire Ring Raffle and drawing at 6:30 p.m. To purchase tickets or request more information, please contact Sarah Johnson at 906-226-3576 Ext. 2520396 or email johnsons93@michigan.gov.

“It is the generosity of our community through CSF donations that makes the Jacobetti so impactful for Upper Peninsula veterans and their loved ones,” said Sarah Johnson, volunteer and donations coordinator for MVHDJJ. 

Monetary donations which can be made on-site during the fundraiser by cash or check, online at Michigan Veteran Homes - Make a Gift or checks can be written to MVHDJJ and mailed to MVHDJJ, C/O Sarah Johnson, 425 Fisher St., Marquette, MI 49855. Please add “CSF Donation” on the memo line. For more information or questions about supporting MVH with a donation to the CSF, please contact Ryan Engle, director of development and strategic engagement for MVH at engler3@michigan.gov.
 
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