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Salvation Army of Binghamton continues services with mobile kitchen and pantry
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – After being forced to close earlier this month, The Salvation Army of Binghamton has found a new way to keep community members fed. The charity reopened its free community meal after securing a state-of-the-art mobile canteen. The food truck, which is a high-tech kitchen on wheels, will serve five meals a week at American Legion Post 80 on Main Street. The Salvation Army is also continuing its food and hygiene pantry. On May 15, the Binghamton Corps Community Center was closed at the request of Mayor Jared Kraham after a stabbing claimed the life of one man during a meal event. Captain Joseph Hansen says that with the mobile services, the organization has seen several new faces. He says they serve on average 100 meals a day. 'We just want to make sure we're meeting the mission and the needs of this community. Food insecurity is such a high need in this area that we wanted to make sure that we weren't going to be causing a problem by not being in the fight. So, we wanted to make sure to get back out there as fast as possible,' said Hansen. The Salvation Army will be moving to a new location at 86 Walnut Street on the city's Westside in October. Hansen says the mobile canteen is located 100 yards away from the new site to get people used to coming in that direction. Hansen says the organization is in need of help during this time of transition. It is currently collecting donations and is seeking volunteers to help deliver and serve meals. For more information on The Salvation Army of Binghamton's specific needs and ways to help, call (607)722-2987. Updates will be posted on The Salvation Army of Binghamton's Facebook page. The schedule and locations for each of the mobile services are as follows: Mobile Dinner Service (with breakfast to-go bags), Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The American Legion Post 80, 76 Main Street in Binghamton beginning on May 27 Mobile Food and Hygiene Pantry, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at various locations Tuesdays beginning on June 3: The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (Parking Lot) on 3-5 Griswold Street in Binghamton Wednesdays beginning on June 4: The American Legion Post 80, 76 Main Street in Binghamton Thursdays beginning on June 5: First Presbyterian Church, 2 Main Street in Johnson City Riverside Gardens construction project officially breaks ground Designer Show House set to open this week Salvation Army of Binghamton continues services with mobile kitchen and pantry Shelley's Deli supports veterans' mental health with fundraiser Broome Bands Together returns for 10th year Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor returns to National Mall for 6th year to honor and remember fallen service members
As Americans prepare to observe Memorial Day, USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor® returns to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for the sixth year. The temporary installation provides a space for remembrance and reflection while honoring the lives and impact made by the 600,000 military members lost in service to our country. USAA first installed the 134-foot Poppy Wall of Honor on the National Mall in 2018 and has since hosted more than 50,000 visitors from around the world who have not only taken away a new or refreshed understanding of the holiday but have shared their personal stories and reflections while there. In fact, many visitors return to the Poppy Wall each year to honor their fallen service member. 'Memorial Day holds a special place in the hearts of Americans as we unite to honor our fallen heroes. Let us remember the sacrifices they made, support their loved ones and cherish the freedoms our nation's service members have so bravely defended,' said Juan C. Andrade, President & CEO of USAA. 'This year marks the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II and the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. We must never forget the enduring cost of freedom and the profound impact these—and all—conflicts have had on our country.' The refreshed Poppy Wall of Honor focuses on the impact of each life lost and all they gave through their military service. Visitors will experience an enhanced and immersive experience centered around the poppy flower, the international symbol of remembrance, to include video features of those who've given their all for our country. What has not changed about the Poppy Wall of Honor is the poignant display of 600,000 poppy flowers – a combination of Veterans of Foreign Wars' Buddy® Poppies and The American Legion's Memorial Poppies. Ways to Honor and Remember This Memorial Day For those unable to visit the Poppy Wall of Honor in Washington, D.C., USAA is offering other ways that Americans can honor the day, including: Discover stories of the fallen with #PoppyInMemory and join the conversation to keep their memory alive. Wear a poppy on your shirt or lapel. Fly the American flag at half-staff until noon on Monday, May 26, to honor those who have fallen, and raise it to full staff through sunset to pay tribute to surviving veterans and those currently serving. Observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day. Visit a local military memorial to honor the ultimate sacrifice of our nation's heroes. Visitors in Washington, D.C., can experience the Poppy Wall of Honor beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET on Friday, May 23, through 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 25. The full operating hours, location, additional information, and stories about Memorial Day can be found at About USAA Founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, USAA is among the leading providers of insurance, banking and retirement solutions and serves 14 million members of the U.S. military, veterans who have honorably served and their families. Headquartered in San Antonio, USAA has offices in eight U.S. cities and three overseas locations and employs more than 38,000 people worldwide. Each year, the company contributes to national and local nonprofits in support of military families and communities where employees live and work. For more information about USAA, follow us on Facebook, Instagram or X (@USAA), or visit
Business Wire
20-05-2025
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- Business Wire
USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor® Returns to National Mall for Sixth Year to Honor and Remember Fallen Service Members
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Americans prepare to observe Memorial Day, USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor® is returning to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for the sixth year. The temporary installation provides a space for remembrance and reflection while honoring the lives and impact made by the 600,000 military members lost in service to our country. USAA first installed the 134-foot Poppy Wall of Honor on the National Mall in 2018 and has since hosted more than 50,000 visitors from around the world who have not only taken away a new or refreshed understanding of the holiday but have shared their personal stories and reflections while there. In fact, many visitors return to the Poppy Wall each year to honor their fallen service member. 'Memorial Day holds a special place in the hearts of Americans as we unite to honor our fallen heroes. Let us remember the sacrifices they made, support their loved ones and cherish the freedoms our nation's service members have so bravely defended,' said Juan C. Andrade, President & CEO of USAA. 'This year marks the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II and the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. We must never forget the enduring cost of freedom and the profound impact these—and all—conflicts have had on our country.' The refreshed Poppy Wall of Honor focuses on the impact of each life lost and all they gave through their military service. Visitors will experience an enhanced and immersive experience centered around the poppy flower, the international symbol of remembrance, to include video features of those who've given their all for our country. What has not changed about the Poppy Wall of Honor is the poignant display of 600,000 poppy flowers – a combination of Veterans of Foreign Wars' Buddy® Poppies and The American Legion's Memorial Poppies. Ways to Honor and Remember This Memorial Day For those unable to visit the Poppy Wall of Honor in Washington, D.C., USAA is offering other ways that Americans can honor the day, including: Discover stories of the fallen with #PoppyInMemory and join the conversation to keep their memory alive. Wear a poppy on your shirt or lapel. Fly the American flag at half-staff until noon on Monday, May 26, to honor those who have fallen, and raise it to full staff through sunset to pay tribute to surviving veterans and those currently serving. Observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day. Visit a local military memorial to honor the ultimate sacrifice of our nation's heroes. Visitors in Washington, D.C., can experience the Poppy Wall of Honor beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET on Friday, May 23, through 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 25. The full operating hours, location, additional information, and stories about Memorial Day can be found at About USAA Founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, USAA is among the leading providers of insurance, banking and retirement solutions and serves 14 million members of the U.S. military, veterans who have honorably served and their families. Headquartered in San Antonio, USAA has offices in eight U.S. cities and three overseas locations and employs more than 38,000 people worldwide. Each year, the company contributes to national and local nonprofits in support of military families and communities where employees live and work. For more information about USAA, follow us on Facebook, Instagram or X (@USAA), or visit
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19-05-2025
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Gatlinburg, Tenn., Student Wins American Legion Oratoricals
Earns $25K Scholarship, National Championship HILLSDALE, Mich., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A high school senior from Gatlinburg, Tenn., capped a busy weekend of competition by earning a $25,000 college scholarship and first place in The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – 'A Constitutional Speech Contest.' Gina Raj Harjani's winning prepared oration was titled 'The Constitution in the Digital Age.' Harjani started the weekend as one of 50 state or department champions in the 86th annual contest. She advanced to the championship through three rounds of intense competition. She was sponsored by American Legion Post 202 in Gatlinburg. Mary Payton Crosby, a home-schooled junior from Burlington, Wash., earned a $22,500 college scholarship with a second-place finish, while Elena May Andrews, a 12th grader from Beresford, S.D., earned $20,000 and third place in the competition. The scholarships account for a small portion of post-secondary scholarships that The American Legion, the nation's largest veterans organization, awards annually. In her prepared oration, Harjani said that while social media postings are protected by the Constitution, 'opaque algorithms' decide which voices get heard. 'The founders may not have foreseen the Internet, but they understood a universal truth: threats to liberty remain constant, even as their forms evolve,' she said. 'Our U.S. Constitution is not an artifact of history. It is a living, breathing document that guides us through current challenges.' In each round of the weekend competition, orators delivered a rehearsed 8- to 10-minute address and a randomly assigned 3- to 5-minute oration on a constitutional topic, each without the benefit of notes and in front of a live audience, including the judges. The 1.5-million-member American Legion developed the contest to encourage young people to improve their communications skills and to study the U.S. Constitution. The American Legion awarded more than $8 million in youth scholarships at the post, state and national levels in 2024. Media Contact: John Raughter (317) 630-1350, jraughter@
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Politics
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American Legion national Commender coming to La Crescent to speak on veteran suicide and other pressing veteran matters
LA CRESCENT, Min. (WLAX/WEUX) – American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr. of Connecticut is coming to La Crescent and will speak on issues of importance to Minnesota veterans. LaCoursiere is strongly committed to raising awareness for The American Legion's 'Be the One' efforts to prevent veteran suicide. 'It is the most significant issue facing veterans,' he told the national convention after being elected in August. 'It is the most significant issue of our time. It's also an issue that galvanizes all of us. I know that we are all touched by someone who has taken their own life.' He will visit La Crescent Area Event Center at 595 Veterans Pkwy. for a social hour, dinner and presentation starting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 25th. LaCoursiere will talk with veterans, community leaders and local residents. The visit is hosted by the veterans of La Crescent American Legion Post 595. The American Legion also is focused on stopping veteran claim sharks, passage of the Major Richard Star Act (which eliminates concurrent receipt on military retirement pensions), implementation of the PACT Act, parity for the federal definition of a veteran, full accountability of POW/MIAs, ending veteran homelessness, paying the Coast Guard during federal shutdowns, and passage of an amendment to protect the U.S. flag from desecration. Post 595 plans to celebrate The American Legion's birthday as well. Any local residents wishing to attend can contact Ricard Acevedo. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
