The generosity of Summit County residents was on full display during the 2017 holiday season, as members of the community turned out to support local veterans and their families during the VSC’s sixth annual holiday toy drive.
Volunteerism is the lifeblood of organizational success, and with good reason.
262. That’s how many minutes participants were asked to spend riding their stationary bikes – one for every Ohio life lost in combat in the Middle East since 9/11 – when Wheels4Change held its first-ever fundraising event, “Pedal for Heroes,” in February 2012.
If you served in the military on active duty and separated under conditions other than dishonorable, you may qualify for health care benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
In the early hours of Feb. 3, 1943, the USAT Dorchester, one of three ships in the SG-19 convoy, was nearing its destination at an American military base in Greenland when a German torpedo slammed into its hull with deadly precision.
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The First Annual James Seminaroti Golf Outing, held Sept. 1 at the Fox Den Golf Course in Stow, brought in more than $1,000 in support of the fight against ALS.
When natural disasters strike, military veterans are often among those who rush into action to help save lives.
Dennis “Gunny” Antonino isn’t one to brag about himself, but a lifelong commitment to serving others has gained him quite a few fans willing to do it for him.
Retired VSC service officer Penny Haynes developed a reputation as someone always willing to talk to veterans impacted by traumatic experiences, offering comforting words and actively encouraging them to seek counseling.
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except legal holidays.
The VSC welcomes walk-ins and scheduled appointments. Hours for walk-ins are Monday through Friday from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
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