Greetings!
October was a remarkable month in so many ways. Our men and women enjoyed visits and wonderful meals from a multitude of groups and organizations. In addition, my pride in being an alum of the University of Pennsylvania continues to flourish and
Homes for the Brave
has been incredibly fortunate to receive significant support in October from my Brother and Sister Quakers, including Joseph and Colleen Brandon, Richard and Jo-Anne Bilotti, Fran Kelly, Dr. Eric Marsh DDS, Attorney Gerard Musto and Yon Cho-thank you so much to my Penn Pals!!!
November will include our 3rd Annual Mini-Golf Tournament at Brooklawn Country Club on Friday, November 9 and it is nearly sold out. In addition, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving will both feature amazing feasts and happy celebrations.
In the coming days, you will be receiving our 2018 Annual Report and we hope you enjoy it and respond generously. Budget challenges abound for our organization in this fiscal year and coupled with the replacement of our HVAC system, we need and welcome your assistance.
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This month we welcomed a new Case Manager! Jaqueline Moffatt comes to Homes for the Brave with a wealth of experience. Currently she is working on her doctorate in Social Work. In her spare time she likes to dance and spend time with her three children and two grandchildren.
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Join us on Veterans Day weekend for our
3rd Annual Mini Golf Tournament
. No need to be a golf pro, we just want you to have a great time and support the work we do to serve our male and female Veterans!
You’ll enjoy 18 holes of miniature golf along with a cocktail reception, awards dinner and chances to win exciting prizes and auction items. Feel free skip golf and join us for dinner!
Attendees must be 21 or older.
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Interested in becoming a Sponsor?
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Please Join Us For These Other Events
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Field of Valor at
Jennings Park, Fairfield
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The Kiwanis Club of Fairfield will be creating a
Field of Valor
of large (3' by 5') U.S. Flags this Veterans Day to honor Military Veterans and those actively serving our country. The cost to sponsor a flag is
$25.00
. Proceeds will support
Homes for the Brave
. You may sponsor a flag
online
or mail a check. For more information, please visit their
website
or call Club President Paul Giacalone at 646-872-0112.
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Bingo Night at
Raymour & Flannigan
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Wednesday, November 7
5:30-8:30 P.M.
410 Reidville Drive, Waterbury, CT
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Are you interested in partnering with Homes for the Brave for an event? Please contact
Elizabeth Gorenbergh
or call (203) 338-0669 for more information.
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Gifts & Support for Our Veterans
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Every year, we are deeply moved by the outpouring of support for our Veterans as we go into November and through the holiday season.
From hosting supply drives, preparing and serving meals, making quilts, blankets, and other items, organizing your own events to raise much needed funds, and asking us to share our story at events around the state, it is only with
your
help that we can continue to serve our brave men and women.
- Monetary donations
- Sponsor or participate in our one of our events
- Purchase something from our Amazon Wish List!
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If you have a donation you would like to drop off, the best time to do so is Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Please call us at (203) 338-0669
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Thank you to everyone who joined us this month....
visiting and cooking meals for our men and women, donating much needed toiletries, food and food, and inviting us out into the community to share our mission and more.
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Can't wait until the first of the month to know about what's going on at Homes for the Brave? Catch up with us on social media! Like us on
Facebook
. Follow us on
Twitter
. Share your pictures on
Instagram
.
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Shout Outs
American Legion Siedlicki Post 187 Veterans Benefit Fund
American Legion Wilton Post #86
AT&T Veterans Organization
Aunt Viv's Homestyle Cooking
Bank of America
Bedford Family Center
Bridgeport Elks
buildOn
Connecticut Travelers Sporting Clays Association
DAR - Abigail Phelps Chapter
Daughters of 1812
Family Church of CT Youth Group
ImpacTrumbull
Joseph P. and Colleen M. Brandon Family Foundation
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Knights of Columbus Park City Council #16
Knott, Knott & Dunn Attorneys at Law
Law Offices of Karen Reynolds, LLC
National Charity League - Westport Chapter
Nectsus Enterprises, LLC
Network for Good
Riverbrook YMCA
SASO - Fairfield
St. Thomas More Society
Trumbull Rotary
TrumbullHelps
UCONN Work/Life Expo
VFW Post 7788 Milford
Westport YMCA
Wings of Hope
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Tributes
In honor of Kevin Degnan, US Army
In honor of Peter Walton, USMC
In memory of John Mikulak Jr.
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Support Homes for the Brave
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The holiday shopping season is almost upon us! For all eligible purchases,
Amazon
will donate
5%
to Homes for the Brave through Nov. 2!
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Help homeless Veterans while also getting rid of an old vehicle or boat with
CARS
. The tow is free and the donation is tax-deductible!
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It's getting chillier outside! From hats to sweatshirts to mugs and beyond our store at
The Loyalist
is ready to outfit you with everything Homes for the Brave.
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Thank you for reading this month's edition of
The Perimeter
.
See you in December!
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Homes for the Brave
655 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
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