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Franklin County Service Dog Program For Veterans Graduates Four New Teams
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs today celebrated another milestone for the Operation Save-A-Vet, Save-A-Pet program, as four local veterans officially received ownership of their service dogs. Today’s ceremony was the culmination of a multi-phase process for the teams that included specialized training, exams and…
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Golf Tournament Raises Record Funds For Veterans Outreach Programs
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners, along with the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs, are pleased to announce the sixth annual Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament raised a record $34,475. The 2022 outing, held Sept. 2 at Penn National Golf Club in Fayetteville, featured a tournament-high 256 participants playing on both…
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Franklin County Thanks Veterans Through Variety Of Outreach Efforts, Initiatives
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Since its founding more than 230 years ago, Franklin County has had a long history of sending its sons and daughters into the U.S. military. In return, the Franklin County Commissioners have extended their gratitude to these servicemen and women and their families by providing programs and services through the Franklin County…
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Franklin County’s Expanded Efforts Translate To Big Boost In Funding For Local Veterans
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have long valued the contributions and sacrifices veterans and military families have made in the service of the United States. As a way of saying thanks, the commissioners have placed an emphasis on enhancing the Franklin County Veterans Affairs office to offer the best possible services and resources…
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Franklin County Veterans Food Distribution Program Sees Steady Growth, Demand
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Seven months since its debut, Franklin County MilitaryShare continues to see success as a free food distribution program serving Franklin County families with at least one member who has served, or is currently serving, in the armed forces. The Franklin County Commissioners, through Franklin County Veterans Affairs and in partnership with…
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Golf Tournament To Benefit Franklin County Veterans
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners, along with the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs, are pleased to announce plans for the sixth annual Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament, set for Sept. 2 at Penn National Golf Club in Fayetteville. Registration for the tournament will begin at 7 a.m. with a shotgun…
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Franklin County Launches Food Assistance Program For Military, Veterans
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners, along with the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, are pleased to announce a new food assistance program to support area veterans, active military and their families. Known as Franklin County MilitaryShare, this new program will provide fresh, nutritious food once…
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Franklin County Announces Plans For Free Veterans Appreciation Event
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (February 23, 2022) – The Franklin County Commissioners, along with the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs, are pleased to announce plans for a drive-through Veteran Appreciation Expo this spring. Set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14, the Veteran Appreciation Expo will be held at the Marine Corps League, 450…
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Applications Now Available For Franklin County Veterans Affairs Scholarship
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (January 10, 2022) – The Franklin County Commissioners, along with the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs, are pleased to announce that applications for the 2022 Franklin County Veterans Affairs We Support You Scholarship are now available. The scholarship program provides financial support to area veterans’ dependents. Eligible applicants are high school seniors…
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Tournament Raises Record Funds For Veterans
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners, along with the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs, announced today that the 2021 Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament raised a record $23,802 to benefit programs and other services for area veterans. The fifth annual event, held Sept. 3 at Penn National Golf Club in Fayetteville,…
