Press Release | Office of the Mayor | Free Holiday Meals to be Provided to Westland Veterans and Active Duty Families

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PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36300 Warren Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 734.422.1230

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Free Holiday Meals to be Provided to Westland Veterans and Active Duty Families

Westland, MI (October 10, 2018) - The holidays are quickly approaching and for the 5th year, the Wayne-Ford Civic League will be partnering with local elected officials to ensure veterans in need and active duty families have a proper holiday meal.

Participants can choose between Turkey (16-20 lb) or Ham (10-12 lb) and all meals will include stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, sweet potatoes, corn, green beans, cranberry sauce, and heat & serve rolls for a family of 6-8 people.

Donations can be made in support of these efforts online by visiting the Wayne Ford Civic League Facebook page or in person at the Wayne Ford Civic League, located at 1661 N. Wayne Rd. Donations can also be dropped off at the Mayor's Office, located inside Westland City Hall at 36300 Warren Rd.

"This cause means a lot to our most needy veterans and families of active duty service members who struggle to afford the cost of a family gathering during the Thanksgiving holiday," commented Mayor Wild. "Throughout the 5 years of participating in this program, my office has been flooded with calls of appreciation from Veterans and Active Duty Family Members. It's truly heartwarming and encompasses what the holidays and being a Compassionate City is all about."

"As a veteran, I was proud to begin this tradition with Mayor Wild and State Representative Kosowski," commented Vic Barra, President of the Wayne Ford Civic League. "Every year we are able to help more and more people and to see it grow as more veterans become aware of the effort is extremely rewarding.Your donation can make a difference by ensuring that all of our men and women who have served our nation are remembered during the upcoming holiday season."

With growing support for the program, a record number of local elected officials have signed on to participate alongside Mayor Wild and State Representative Kosowski, including City Clerk Richard LeBlanc, State Representative-elect Kevin Coleman, County Commissioner Glenn Anderson and the entire Westland City Council.

Westland Veterans should call the office of Mayor Wild or State Representative Kosowski to register for their meal. Meals will be dispersed Saturday, November 17 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Wayne Ford Civic League. Those looking to participate must register by Thursday, November 14 .

For those families that need assistance, special arrangements or delivery options are available. Please let the Mayor or the State Representative's office know if assistance is required.

The numbers to reach the offices of Mayor Wild and Representative Kosowski are listed below:

Mayor Wild - (734) 467-3200

State Representative Kosowski - (517) 373-2576

For more information, please call Aubrey Berman at (734)467-3200

Westland, Michigan is the state's 10th largest municipality, with a population of over 84,000 people who exhibit a great deal of pride in their All-American City. Westland has a thriving business community along with beautiful residential areas. The citizens enjoy a wide array of amenities and a quality of life that is second to none.

In 2014, Westland was rated as one of 24/7 Wall Street's America's Best 50 Cities to Live, offering residents and visitors an ideal blend of single-family affordable homes, apartments and condominiums, great schools, and access to numerous outdoor activities. Public safety is delivered by full-service, professional law enforcement and firefighting personnel. Westland Police Department, whose motto is protect and serve, provides emergency dispatch services to four cities and over 100,000 residents; the Westland Fire Department are licensed paramedics who responded to over 9,000 calls for service last year, about 85% being medical based. They never forget their mission of preserving life and property.

Westland is well-known as the premier destination for shopping and dining in Wayne County with hundreds of shops and restaurants anchored by the Westland Shopping Center, one of the country's original four regional malls.

Infinite opportunities are available in Westland for the recreation aficionado including, more than 40 parks and 1,500 acres of trails, a 9-hole golf course, hockey arena, athletic fields, playscapes, a Farmers and Artisans Market and more. One of Michigan's most environmentally friendly cities, Westland has a progressive curbside recycling program with one of the highest participation rates in the nation and the City is raising the bar for cultural experiences with the placement of public art throughout the City.

The City is served by two public school districts; Wayne-Westland Community Schools serving 12,000 youth was recently named one of the Best School in Michigan by WXYZ-TV and is the proud recipient of 14 Golden Apple and two Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards. Livonia Public Schools, educating nearly 15,000 students, is proud of their MEAP/MME scores that exceed state averages and the District has also earned Golden Apple and Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.

The City provides competitive incentives for those who are interested in investing in Westland, making it one of the hottest investment markets in the region. Our Fast-Track to Business Team, which consists of key decision makers who work diligently on a development plan will "cut the red tape" and expedite the approval process for new business development.