West Craven veterans to brave the cold in fundraising sleep-out

West Craven veterans to brave the cold in fundraising sleep-out

A GROUP of forces veterans will be joined by two Pendle councillors for a sleep out in Barnoldswick to raise awareness of the issue of veteran…

Scout helps homeless veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week - Aaron On Scouting

Nicholas Straber, a member of Troop 104 in Acton, Indiana, is nearing completion of his Eagle Scout service project, which focuses on supporting homeless veterans in Indianapolis through a community service initiative. Partnering with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Nicholas and his troop organized a donation drive to gather personal care items for veterans. They also canvassed 420 houses, distributing grocery bags and lists of needed i…

Unlocking Opportunities: A High-Impact Steering Group Meeting and Minister Al Carns MP - X-Forces Enterprise

On 5th March, X-Forces Enterprise hosted their Big Business supporting Small Business Steering Group that meets three times a year and now in its 8th year, bringing together industry leaders and policymakers to drive tangible change in policy and provide the best support possible for Armed Forces community lead businesses. The event was particularly significant, with the Minister for Veterans and People, Al Carns MP, in attendance, reinforcing t…

Armed Forces Lodge Freemasons to sleep under the stars for the homeless veterans - Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire

Eight members of Lincolnshire’s Armed Forces Lodge of Freemasons will be sleeping under the stars on March 29th to raise money for the Royal British Legion Industries. They’re to take part in the Great Tommy Sleepout, a national fundraising challenge designed to support veterans experiencing homelessness in the UK, and asks fundraisers to sleep outdoors for at least one night. The effort is being organised by Ryan Dolby, who said the intrepid ei…