SUPPORT FOR VETERANS...Westfield Rotarians have been attending the weekly “Sweet Sounds Downtown” concerts this summer to collect funds to help homeless veterans living at Lyons VA Hospital. Pictured, from left to right, are: David Hoffert; Rotarian Ray Kostyack; a generous Westfield resident; Rotarian Heather Benz, and daughter Kate Riley. The Rotarians are collecting funds during the “Sweet Sounds of Downtown” to help homeless veteran living at Lyons VA Hospital.
Community
September 5, 2024
Westfield Rotary Helps Homeless Veterans
WESTFIELD — Despite the sacrifices of the many brave veterans who have volunteered to protect their country, many are left with lasting physical or mental wounds (PTSD) as a result of war. Tragically, this leads to an average of 22 veterans taking their own lives every day, totaling over 7,000 suicide deaths each year. America loses more soldiers to suicide than in combat. While the Veterans Administration system offers some support, Rotary clubs are stepping in to fill the gaps and provide further necessary aid.
