FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL NEWS, LOCAL BRIEFS NEW HAVEN, CONN. (April 12, 2018)–The Veterans of Foreign Wars New Haven Post 12150 has elected their 2018 slate of officers. SCSU graduate and Marine Reservist Derek Torrellas will lead the All-American Post as commander. Additionally, Charise Hewitt (senior vice commander), Allahna Torres (junior vice commander), Charles M. … Continue reading VFW NEW HAVEN ELECTS 2018 OFFICERS
Congratulations to VFW New Haven Post 12150 2018 Scout of the Year Jacob Sturrock of Branford, Connecticut. Rising above his peers in exemplifying the qualities of an Eagle Scout, Jacob is a high honor student at The Sound School Regional Vocational Aquaculture Center in New Haven, Connecticut. Additionally, he is involved in the school FFA chapter (National FFA Organization), a founder … Continue reading 2018 Scout of the Year
“The Veterans’ Journey” seeks to reduce veteran suicide by enhancing social connectedness with an independently filmed public service announcement. NEW HAVEN, CONN. (Nov. 2, 2017)–With the rates of veteran suicide in the U.S. increasing, an Elm City veterans group and two local companies independently produced a public service announcement (PSA) that seeks to increase resiliency … Continue reading VFW New Haven Combats Veteran Suicide with PSA
NEW HAVEN, CONN. (Nov. 11, 2017)—The New Haven Veterans Day Ceremony will be at the Center Church on the Green (250 Temple Street) on November 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a wreath laying on the World War Memorial and flagpole on the New Haven Green. New Haven native and decorated Army Captain … Continue reading NEW HAVEN PLANS VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE WITH CEREMONY AND WREATH LAYING
The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generations through our youth scholarships, our Scout of the Year, and our Teacher of the Year programs. Deadlines are Oct. 31, 2017. Voice of Democracy 2017 – 2018 Theme “American History: Our Hope for the Future” Grades 9 – 12 Student Entry Deadline: October … Continue reading 2017 Youth and Education Scholarships
New Haven community bands together to back annual event NEW HAVEN, CONN. (OCT. 9, 2017)—Despite a destructive fire that threatened the event, New Haven organizations and individuals have stepped-up their support for a celebrated local fundraiser which honors the soccer dream of a fallen Connecticut soldier. The 2017 New Haven Kick for Nick Night (#kickfornick) … Continue reading DESTRUCTIVE FIRE DOESN’T DIM 2017 KICK FOR NICK FUNDRAISER
