August
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April
FIRST NRV CREDIT UNION
This effort was the result of a partnership between FIRST NRV CREDIT UNION and Janiele Hamden, the COVID-19 SUPPORT GROUP founder, who provides a weekly RADFORD CARE CARD and gift to an organization recognized for their tremendous service and good will in Radford.
Pictured from left to right:
Luke Bland (Marketing & Member Specialist)
Owen McKinnie (CEO)
Bill McCann (Founder of Vittles for Vets)
Janiele Hamden (Dedicated Radford Community Member)
Sue Kirk (Consumer Lending Officer)
27
April
Belmont II Ruritan Club
Belmont II Ruritan Club President, Dean Gray presenting a check for $300.00 to Bill McCann. founder, and Betty Whiteman, event coordinator to support the Vittles for Vets program.
27
April
Eleven West
Bill McCann with Vittles for Vets Radford came by to pick up a SUPPORT-LOCAL/SHOP LOCAL check for $280.00 from John Giesen of 11 West. Like Vittles for Vets, over 55 businesses and charities have benefited from the amazing outpouring of community support through the purchase of tee shirts! To see all who have benefited, click the link-https://shoplocal.elevenwest.com/ Thank you to everyone who has helped make a difference.
27
April
BAE Systems
BAE Systems donated $1,000.00 in $25.00 gift cards for either a turkey or a ham at any food store. (Christmas 2019) for our veterans in need.
27
April
TREBEL FITNESS
TREBEL FITNESS in Blacksburg, VA sponsored a fundraiser for the Vittles for Vets in memory of Navy Seal Michael Murphy killed in an ambush in 2005 in Afghanistan. Vittles received a donation of $480.00 for their efforts. Thank you and God Bless.
27
April
Alcova Mortgage
Alcova Mortgage named Bill McCann hometown hero and donated $500.00 to the Vittles for Vets. They treated us to a great lunch at Billy’s in Roanoke. Thanks so much.
27
April
The Learning Place
Grandchildren set up a booth for collections promoting “The Learning Place” in Rhode Island which was at an event held at their library. Left to right:
Autumn McCann, Billy McCann and Hannah McCann. They managed to take in $100.00 for Vittles for Vets.
27
April
Ward, Merle David
Ward, Merle David
Corporal
U. S. Army
Dates of Service: 12/1942- 1945
European Theater-
Served with General George Patton’s 3rd Army in HQ BTRY
So proud to call this man my Pop.
Love you forever and always,
Your Betty Sue
27
April
Chaplow, James Thomas
Chaplow, James Thomas
Norwich, CT
D.O.B. 1/20/1924-11/11/2020
Branch of Service: Army Air Force – 8th AAF
Rank: E-5 Sergeant
Dates of service: 1943 – 1946
Stationed in England & Bremerhaven, Germany
Chappy served as supply NCO during the war then went to Germany during the occupation. Chappy was also the face of the Vittles for Vets
Rest in Peace my sweet Daddy
Love Sandy, Deb, Rhonda and Cindy