Shelley's Deli supports veterans' mental health with fundraiser
WEST CORNERS, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A local organization promoting veterans' mental health with the assistance of some furry friends has received a large donation from a local business.
Shelley's Deli, a family-owned business in West Corners, held a barbecue fundraiser last month to support Stand With Me.
The non-profit run by Francess 'Myrph' McMahon provides veterans who have a service-related mental health disability with a working dog to help them through their daily activities.
Stand With Me provides the training for both the dog and the veteran.
The organization also educates the community on the laws governing service animals.
Michael Shelley, second-generation owner of the deli, says that helping the foundation was an easy 'yes.'
'All of these men and women who served for us deserve this opportunity and this extra help to raise money to help them, and they helped us with the freedom that we get today. And I just feel as if it is our way of giving back to them,' said Shelley.
The fundraiser turned out to be a big success, nearly selling out of all of the food donated by the deli.
Over $2,500 was raised for Stand With Me to continue its efforts in aiding veterans in need.
For more information, visit StandWithMeOrg.com.
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