Photos: Giving Back to Veterans
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big toys: Members of the New York National Guard brought some of its machinery for kids to see as their parents dropped off donations for veterans at Crossgates Mall on Saturday, filling three trucks. The donations will benefit the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition and The Veterans Miracle Center.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Conga line: A volunteer opens up the trunk of a car Saturday at Crossgates Mall in Guilderland to take out donations for veterans. Drivers remained safely in their cars while volunteers loaded the goods into military trucks. “It’s sad that there is such a thing as homeless veterans and hungry veterans. These heroes have fought for our country. They should not have to fight for food,” said one of the event’s organizers, Michelle Viola Straight.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
On Saturday, a United States Marine Corps veteran with a patriotic mask holds an item that’s been in demand since the coronavirus lockdown. JDog Junk Removal and Hauling offers a discount for veterans and recycles most of what it hauls to families in need.