Vernon American Legion Post 1247 supports two veterans’ organizations

Vernon American Legion Post 1247 is proud to support Midwest Veterans Closet and Fisher House at Lovell FHCC. Post 1247 recently presented them each with a check for $1,000 to assist in defraying the operating costs of these veterans-helping-veterans assistance organizations.

Midwest Veterans Closet is accepting donations to help defray operating expenses and other costs, including acquiring items for their Food Bank for veteran and active-duty families in need. Also, part of their mission is the collection and distribution of clothing and housewares that are offered to veterans and their families at no cost. Donations are always welcome and can be sent to: Midwest Veterans Closet, 1720 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064. They can be reached at (847) 354-2108.

The Fisher House Mission is to make measurable contributions to the military families in the area in which they are located by providing temporary housing while a family member undergoes long-term treatment at the Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center. The Fisher House at Lovell FHCC has just opened and is the 100th facility in their network that stretches from coast to coast.

The American Legion, is the oldest Congressionally chartered Veterans Service Organization dedicated to serving and representing the interests of the 20 million veterans and their families. They are veterans serving veterans since 1919.

American Legion Post 1247 meets at the Vernon Hills Golf Course, 291 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Member meetings are at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month. Guests are always welcome. Post 1247 hosts monthly fundraising bingo parties on the first Thursday of the month, October through May, at VHGC, along with an Annual Golf Outing.