Milestone: VFW donates to Captain Joseph House

September 4, 2024 1:30 am
Photo by Claire Rausch Carlsborg VFW Post 6787 representatives present a donation to the Captain Joseph House Foundation. Pictured, from left, are VFW representatives Denise Ashbran, Alan Morris and Commander Dave Yarnchak, Captain Joseph House founder Betsy Reed Schultz, and VFW representatives Gary Vetie and Tom Cox.
Photo by Claire Rausch Carlsborg VFW Post 6787 representatives present a donation to the Captain Joseph House Foundation. Pictured, from left, are VFW representatives Denise Ashbran, Alan Morris and Commander Dave Yarnchak, Captain Joseph House founder Betsy Reed Schultz, and VFW representatives Gary Vetie and Tom Cox.

The Captain Joseph House Foundation recently received a $5,000 donation from Carlsborg VFW Post 6787.

“We are proud to support the mission of Captain Joseph House Foundation and their support of Gold Star Families,” VFW representatives said.

Gold Star Families will participate in an all-expense paid respite week because of the donation.

Additionally, the Carlsborg Post continues to help and support many local programs such as the Sequim Food Bank, Sarge’s Place, VFW Youth Essay Scholarships, VFW Homes for Children and other programs to support local veterans.

The Carlsborg VFW is one of the Silver Sponsors for the Captain Joseph House Foundation’s 2024 Gala Under the Big Tent, a dinner, live auction and online auction set for Sept. 20.

Community members are invited to meet these dedicated veterans at the Captain Joseph House Foundation’s 12th-annual fundraiser set for 4:30-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at The Cedars at Dungeness golf course, 1965 Woodcock Road. Tickets are $95 per person, $85 for military (veteran, retired, active), or a $1,000 sponsor seating for two.

The menu includes hor d’oeuvres, spinach salad, a complimentary glass of wine and choice of: chef carved prime rib, garlic mashed potatoes, au jus and horseradish; halibut with mango sauce and wild rice; or, or stuffed portobello mushrooms. Entrees include roasted seasonal vegetables, and tiramisu with strawberries.

Tickets are available at captainjosephhousefoundation.org/events/save-the-date-12th-annual-gala-dinner-and-auction.

Matt Lorch, an Emmy award recipient and charity fundraising auctioneer, is back to lead the auction. Live music will be provided by Buck Ellard.

The event’s Gold Sponsor is R&DA Military Assistance Program Inc.

Register for the gala at captainjosephhousefoundation.networkforgood.com/events/74159-2024-gala-under-the-big-ten.

Call 360-460-7848 for more information about the event.

The Captain Joseph House Foundation is a one-of-a-kind 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation created to support Gold Star Families of the U.S. military’s fallen war heroes since the beginning of the global war on terrorism on 9/11 from all branches of the military.

With volunteer and paid staff, donation funding and inspiration, the foundation looks to ensure a place for families of the fallen to gather for respite and will provide a continuum of care for their personal healing.

For more about the Captain Joseph House Foundation, see captainjosephhousefoundation.org.