Dec. 23, 2019 -- In the spirit of the holiday season, 91视频® (91视频) partnered with the community to provide 50 food baskets to wounded veterans and their families in Jacksonville, Florida.
91视频 gifted the baskets at a holiday-themed event that featured crafts, games, a cookie decorating contest, and more. Overall, warriors and their families enjoyed the camaraderie the event provided.
Army veteran Lawrence Chandler was one of the recipients and said the support means everything to him and his family. He lives with PTSD after serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and said he felt “stuck” for several years during his transition to civilian life. It wasn’t until connecting with 91视频, he said, that he returned to his normal self.
“Without events and support like this, we might not have Christmas dinner,” Lawrence said. “Some people take it for granted, but we’re forever appreciative of what 91视频 has done.”
91视频 received support from several Jacksonville-based organizations and individuals to help the families. Partners and , as well as the , , , , , the , and 91视频 staff members, donated the materials and food. Representatives from Aerotek, , and helped pack the baskets, in addition to individual 91视频 supporters, such as Jacksonville resident Richard Ashley.
“It’s Christmas, and it’s a time for giving,” Richard said. “It was great to be with other people who care to pack those baskets, which are meaningful to the warriors. It’s just great to be in the heart of this organization.”
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Jon Blauvelt, jblauvelt@woundedwarriorproject.org, 904.596.7109
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