Still leading the way…

Past National Commander Delphine Metcalf-Foster helped distribute Safe At Home Kits to veterans, service members and military families during an event in Solano County, California, in February. The kits were provided by Rebuilding Together Solano County and included masks, hand sanitizer and glow lights. Attendees also received free smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. “This is an awesome event,” said Metcalf-Foster. “It’s good to let people know we are here and what we can do to help.”

Delivering on the promise …

DAV Department of Wisconsin’s transportation manager and Past National Commander Dick Marbes receives the keys to a new Ford Transit from Lori Counihan, the director of the Schneider National Foundation. The foundation, a part of Schneider National Global Logistics in Green Bay, Wisconsin, granted $70,000 toward the purchase of two vehicles for the DAV Transportation Network. Department National Executive Committee member Daniel Diebold (back row, DAV hat) and Department of Wisconsin’s office manager Deirdre Flynn (front row, third from the left) were also present.

Honoring those who served …

Walter “Chip” Mann, commander of Chapter 122 in Townsend, Massachusetts, receives a $3,000 donation from members of the Ashby Fire Department. The fire department hosts an annual car show to benefit local veterans organizations, and this was the third consecutive year the chapter received a donation.