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Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti to Celebrate 45 Years of Serving Michigan Veterans

August 07, 2026

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti (MVHDJJ) will celebrate 45 years of serving Michigan's veterans with a community birthday celebration on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the back parking lot of the home, located at 425 Fisher St. in Marquette.

As part of this special celebration, the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 35-1 will present another significant donation to the MVHDJJ Charitable Support Fund. This generous contribution will bring the organization’s cumulative giving to an incredible $100,000, reflecting years of unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of the veterans who call D.J. Jacobetti home.

WHO: Veteran members, staff and volunteers of MVHDJJ; community members
WHAT: MVHDJJ 45th Birthday Celebration
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 8 from 1:30 - 3 p.m.
WHERE: MVHDJJ at 425 Fisher St., Marquette

"This celebration is about more than an anniversary, it is a tribute to the veterans we are honored to serve, the dedicated staff who care for them every day, and the community partners whose generosity continues to make a meaningful difference,” said Chris LaJoie, interim administrator for MVHDJJ. “Together, we are celebrating 45 years of service while investing in the future of D.J. Jacobetti and our continued commitment to serving U.P. veterans and their families for generations to come.”

The MVHDJJ Charitable Support Fund provides opportunities and enhancements that enrich veterans’ quality of life beyond traditional care by supporting programs, experiences and amenities made possible through the generosity of donors and community partners. Individuals interested in making a gift to Michigan Veteran Homes should send an email to DMVA-MVHgiving@michigan.gov

 

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Department of Military & Veterans Affairs MI Newswire MVH Press Release

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