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Just like his life that took many turns, the road that bears his name, The Elgie G. Hanna Memorial Highway, winds unassumingly through the countryside past the VFW National Home where Hanna spent most of his childhood. In celebration of Vietnam Veterans Day, we remember this hero and National Home Alumnae, Elgie G. Hanna, who was killed in action on March 20, 1968. Hanna came to live at the VFW National…

It all started with a picture on Facebook. National Home Early Education Center Teacher Judy reads to a child. Karen Scheuneman, 2021-22 Buddy Poppy and VFW National Home Program Chairman of the VFW Auxiliary Department of New York, noticed a photo of a preschool teacher sitting on the floor with her students on the VFW National Home Facebook page. A couple of other photos also on the post convinced Sche…

“United Auto Workers (UAW) exceeds our expectations,” says Facilities Director, Todd Marriott after VFW National Home receives a new plow truck with all the bells and whistles. With one truck at 16 years old and the other at 23 and falling apart, VFW National Home Facility Director Todd Marriott knew he needed to begin finding a replacement for the hard-used work vehicles on the campus that not only plowe…

At the beginning of a new year, many of us look to make changes, develop skills, and set new goals. Some National Home residents are looking to tackle their financial goals this year with the aid of a new financial education support group that began in January. This group was designed by the Center for Financial Social Work and is facilitated by members of the National Home’s case management team. This uni…

After serving almost nine years in the United States Navy, the plans that National Home Resident Luisa had made for her transition to civilian life quickly changed, and she found herself unexpectedly parenting her four children on her own.   “When I decided to separate from the military in January 2017, I just had my baby Jackson, and originally I planned to become a full-time student and go to s…

Aurora is seven years old and lives in the North Carolina House with her mother, Ashley, and father, Ben. “My dad works for the Army and my mom goes to Nursing School. I also have three siblings – a sister and two brothers. I have a dog named Sergeant, but I call him Sarge.” says Aurora.”My dad is a captain in the Army. He is my hero! He helps protect our country and people. He is brave so that everyone can h…

National Home Life Members gathered recently for their annual meeting. The Annual Meeting of Life Members is when we thank outgoing trustees whose terms have ended and welcome our new incoming trustees. Alongside our new trustees, the new board president is sworn in as well. Life Members heard an update from Outgoing Board President Armithea “Sissy” Borel and enjoyed a Year-In-Review video. This year w…

Earlier this month, Dan Guida paid a visit from VFW Post 6249 in Rocky Point, New York.  Dan first learned about the Home at the New York VFW State Convention in Albany, NY the summer of 2019.  He became a Life Member of the National Home, and shortly after returning from his trip, he became a monthly donor. Dan was on his way to Indianapolis for a military reunion when he decided to make a side trip…

National Home Alumni McKenna is a prime example of how the National Home can help families build the tools and skills to give their children the foundation for a happy and successful future. McKenna came to live at the National Home with her mother and siblings in 2006 when she was six years old. Even though her family was only at the Home for two years, McKenna’s life experiences and opportunities provided at…

I’m not certain if the past year reminds me of a carnival Ferris wheel or an amusement park roller coaster. On the one hand, living with the pandemic and all of the seemingly daily updates make me feel like I’m going around and around in circles. On the other hand, it reminds me of the ups, downs, curves, twists, and turns of an amusement park roller coaster. I’m just not clear. Is there a hybrid of a combination …