From the Military Officers Association of America, Susquehanna Chapter:
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Susquehanna Chapter presented a check for $1,565 to the Perry Point Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Center in Perryville, MD on 19 September 2012. The VA Maryland Health Care System is working to raise $8,000 to purchase patriotic gifts for each of the 700 hospitalized Veterans this Veterans Day, 11 November 2012.
MOAA conducted a Stay-at-home-tea (SAHT) from mid-July to mid-September to raise funds to support this effort. A letter was sent to all chapter members with a selection of teas, which the members enjoyed in the comfort of their homes while they sent donations to the chapter supporting VA Maryland Health Care System. Others who wish to support the Perry Point VA effort can contact them directly at http://www.maryland.va.gov/giving/.
(Left to Right: Brandi Sima, Voluntary Service Specialist, Perry Point VA Medical Center; Susan Kern, Program Manager, Voluntary Service, VA Maryland Health Care System; Roy Valiant, CW4, USA (ret) Susquehanna Chapter Military Officers of America Association (MOAA) Treasurer and SAHT Project Officer; and Jeff Brock, Lt Col, USAF (ret) Susquehanna Chapter MOAA President.)
I wish more groups would do something like this. I have never heard of a stay at home tea, but I like the idea. These are veterans who served our country and deserve to be treated with respect. My hat goes off to this chapter and how they are helping the down and out vets. I served a combat tour and am able to function and continue in this free country, but there are some of my fellow brothers who need help. This was a great article for the dagger and I applaud them for printing it. Too much of the time there are articles that look at the bad things in life.