National Veterans Foundation

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Email: jgoyjer@jgapr.com

Ashley Gibbons (310) 333-1900

Email: Ashley.gibbons@wholefoods.com

WHOLE FOODS COLLECTING E-WASTE TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE NVF

Funds to go Toward a Toll-free Hotline and Outreach Services for Veterans

El Segundo, Calif., July 15, 2008 – Whole Foods Market in El Segundo will be accepting electronics items for recycling from the community in its parking lot from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday August 2 to help raise much needed funds for the National Veterans Foundation.

The money raised from the e-waste will go toward the nation’s only toll-free helpline for all veterans and their families and toward outreach services that provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS FROM…
CHAIRMAN BOB FILNER
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2008
Contact Kristal DeKleer at (202) 225-9756
http://veterans.house.gov or Jennifer Smith at (310) 667.4070 Understanding the Journey of War Veterans:
Screening of Documentary “All the Way Home”
Injured Veterans Focus of Inspirational Documentary

Washington, D.C. – Bob Filner, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, will hold a screening of the documentary “All the Way Home” on Wednesday, July 23 at 10 a.m. in Cannon 334. The documentary follows a Montana fishing outfitter and his team of volunteers while they take severely injured Iraq and Afghanistan veterans from Walter Reed down an isolated river.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: ShellyLiebowitz at SRI Jazz (818) 299-6297

Cat Rotunno at the NVF (888) 777-4443

Email: cat@nvf.org

 

 

Los Angeles, June 24, 2008; Way back in 1964 legendary, singer/songwriter, Mose Allison wrote a unique anti-war song called “Everybody’s Cryin’ Mercy”. Allison recorded the song for one of his early albums and over the years a few other artists have also recorded it in much the same vein as Allison. Now in 2008, with all the unrest in the world, it seems fitting for this song to have new life once again.

 

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (June 20, 2008) - On June 24, 2008, the National Veterans Foundation will host a benefit screening of Edward Nachtrieb’s documentary “All the Way Home” at 7:30 pm the new CAA screening room in Los Angeles. The screening will be followed by a brief Q & A session with Filmmaker Edward Nachtrieb and the President and Founder of the National Veterans Foundation (NVF), Shad Meshad. A cocktail reception will follow.

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CONTACT: Todd Stenhouse, 916-397-1131, toddstenhouse@comcast.net

David Girard Vineyards in Placerville to Host Independence Weekend Concert Event

PLACERVILLE: Renown Steely Dan Tribute Band “Steelin Dan” has teamed up with El Dorado County Winemaker David Girard Vineyards to help raise much needed funds for the National Veterans Foundation (NVF)---one of America’s leading veterans service providers, and operators of our country’s first, and longest running toll-free crisis management, information, and referral hotline for veterans and families nationwide.

What: "Music Under The Stars," Special Independence Day Weekend Concert Part of the proceeds to benefit the NVF and Kiwanis Family House

Performer: Steelin' Dan - The Music of Steely Dan

Date of Performance: July 5, 2008 (Saturday)

Where: David Girard Vineyards, 741 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville, CA, 95667

Gates Open: 7:00 pm Show Starts: 8:00 pm

Ticket Price: $20 (in advance or at the door) More Information/Tickets: 530-295-1833, www.davidgirardvineyards.com

Event: Patriotic Celebration with Bob “Mr. Inspiration” Wieland
Date: June 29, 2008
Time: 8:30 & 10:00 AM
Place: Harmony Baptist Church 5693 Broyles Rd., Avon In 46123

Bob Wieland, also known as "Mr. Inspiration," is one of America's premiere Christian motivational speakers and true modern day heroes. Born and raised in Greenfield Wisconsin, Bob was an all-star athlete well on his way to being a professional baseball player when he lost his legs in Vietnam after stepping on a landmine while attempting to rescue a fellow soldier. He was actually pronounced “Dead On Arrival” upon medical evacuation but for the Grace of God, Bob miraculously survived and has since accepted the calling on his life to encourage the Body of Christ wherever he goes.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Email: jgoyjer@jgapr.com

Ashley Gibbons (310) 333-1900

Email: Ashley.gibbons@wholefoods.com

WHOLE FOODS COLLECTING E-WASTE TO RAISE MONEY

FOR THE NATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION

Funds to go Toward a Toll-free Hotline and Outreach Services for Veterans

El Segundo, Calif., June 5, 2008 – Whole Foods Market in El Segundo will be accepting electronics items for recycling from the community in its parking lot from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday June 7 to help raise much needed funds for the National Veterans Foundation.

The money raised from the e-waste will go toward the nation’s only toll-free helpline for all veterans and their families and toward outreach services that provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources.

Speakers include but are not limited to: Major General Michael Lehnert, Shad Meshad, Col. Bucky Peterson (USMC Ret.), & Dr. Wade R. Sanders

LOS ANGELES: The National Veterans Foundation (NVF) has announced that it will sponsor the Student Veterans of America California Conference May 25, 2008 in Los Angeles. This is an opportunity for student veterans, certifying officials, and support organizations to share best practices and discuss obstacles to veterans' degree completion within California's higher education systems and private institutions.

Los Angeles, Calif. – February 28, 2008 - A study released today by the National Veterans Foundation reports that the United States Government is shortchanging veterans benefits to the military veterans that have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The report, “Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans in Crisis,” compares the benefits received by WW II, Korean, and Vietnam War veterans to today’s veterans who have served in the middle-east in order to keep this country safe from terrorists.

Contact:
Jim Goyjer (310) 207-1524
Shad Meshad: (310) 339-0679