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News - Support the Troops

American Legion Post 108 Special Club Dinner with special guest Dr. Scott Goldsmith, MD of Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay

American Legion Post 108 held a very special club dinner with Dr. Scott Goldsmith, MD of Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay where the veterans learned about Physical Therapy, Joint Replacement and injury recovery. “We offer a wide range of orthopaedic services and we aim to provide an environment focused on [...]

Tunnel to Towers Foundation welcomes its second family to Let Us Do Good Village, in Land O'Lakes

The tunnel to Towers Foundation welcomed home the second family into the Let Us Do Good Village –– U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Sualauvi Tuimaleali’ifano, his wife and children. His home is the first mortgage-free smart home built in the Tunnel to Towers Let Us Do Good Village located [...]

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation Home Inaugural Dedication Ceremony for the first completed home in the LET US DO GOOD VILLAGE in Land O’ Lakes

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, established in memory of a fallen 9/11 firefighter, Stephen Siller, whose mission is to honor and support first responders and the military, hosted a ribbon-cutting and home dedication ceremony for the first completed home in the LET US DO GOOD VILLAGE in Land O’ Lakes. The LET US [...]

Tampa Warriors Hockey & AdventHealth Center Ice Partner for 2nd Annual Hockey Heals 22 Charity Event

Thursday, Jun 30, 2022 | On Target Page: Wesley Chapel, AdventHealth Center Ice , Support the Troops

The Tampa Warriors held its second annual Hockey Heals 22 charity fundraising event at AdventHealth Center Ice, in Wesley Chapel. Hockey Heals is 22 hours of consecutive hockey games played to raise awareness for the 22 veteran suicides that occur every day. The teams for this amazing event [...]

Let’s Do-Good Memorial Day Concert Benefiting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at Land O' Lakes Heritage Park

The Let’s Do-Good Memorial Day Concert was held at Land O' Lakes Heritage Park, in Land O' Lakes. The concert’s proceeds went to benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Tunnel to Towers provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children [...]

Congressman Bilirakis, PHSC, North Tampa Bay Chamber team up 15th Annual Veterans Resource Fair to provide our nation’s heroes with info about services

As part of Veterans and Military Families Month Congressman, Gus Bilirakis hosted his 15th Annual Veterans Resource Fair on the Pasco Hernando State College Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch. Local Veterans and their families were encouraged to attend to learn more about available resources in the community, [...]

Avalon Park Wesley Chapel Partners With the Stano Foundation To Give Back To Troops

To give back this holiday season, Avalon Park Wesley Chapel is partnering with The Stano Foundation, a nonprofit in Wesley Chapel dedicated to supporting troops of all branches, both active duty and veterans. The nonprofit was founded by Paula Stano in 2015, two years after her son joined the Marines at age 17. “We truly put the ‘care’ into care packages,” says Stano. Avalon Park Wesley Chapel’s entire team will help make care packages for The Stano Foundation’s next ship date. The packing party will take place on Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Smile Faith Foundation Charity Fundraiser for SmileFaith Veteran's Dental Clinic and Smiles 4 Tampa Bay

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and donated! Over $40,000 was generated for the Smile Faith Foundation! They have been providing “HOPE WITH EVERY SMILE” since it’s beginning in 2009. As a faith-based 501c3 nonprofit, Smile Faith brings charitable dental care and Christian inspiration to under-served Veterans [...]

Home dedication for Army Sgt Javier Torres and his family with Operation Finally Home by Pulte Group

Wednesday, Jul 28, 2021 | On Target Page: Greater Pasco County, Land O'Lakes, Lutz, Support the Troops
Home dedication for Army Sgt Javier Torres and his family with Operation Finally Home by Pulte Group [...]

Disabled Veteran Home Dedication Ceremony for USAF Captain Gabrel Gonzalez by Building Homes For Heroes in Land O’Lakes, FLA.

U.S. Air Force Captain Gabriel Gonzalez joined the military shortly after graduating from the University of Miami in 2009 because he had a deep desire to serve his country. While serving in Iraq, Captain Gonzalez suffered devastating head trauma that resulted in a traumatic brain injury [...]

Smiles Dinner for Vets! Veterans Community Dental Clinic at Spartan Manor in New Port Richey

Tuesday, Jan 07, 2020 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Support the Troops

The Smiles Dinner for Vets! Veterans Community Dental Clinic was held at Spartan Manor, in New Port Richey. County Commissioner Jack Mariano took the time to come see the beautiful dental clinic and took a tour. Just in time for the arrival of the new dental chairs!

Honoring Friends and Family that Served in Vietnam by the Rotary Club of Land O'Lakes by Jim Engelmann

Monday, Nov 11, 2019 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Lutz, Support the Troops, Rotary Club's Activities

The Vietnam Commemoration Ceremony was hosted by the Rotary Club of Land O' Lakes and was held at the Land O' Lakes Heritage Park. The Rotary Club of Land O’Lakes became a Vietnam 50th Commemorative Partner with the United States Government to honor those [...]

Congressman Gus Bilirakis - 13th Annual Veterans’ Resource Fair, in New Port Richey

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Support the Troops, Politics & Government

Congressman Gus Bilirakis hosted the 13th Annual Veterans’ Resource Fair Honoring Those Who Protect and Defend Our Freedom at the Verizon Event Center, in New Port Richey. Available resources included: Healthcare, Veterans Claims, Services and Education Benefits, Job [...]

Baldomero-Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home 20th Anniversary Celebration, in Land O'Lakes by Danny Burgess

Thursday, May 09, 2019 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Support the Troops

The Baldomero-Lopez State Veterans' Nursing Home celebrated its 20-year anniversary with a ceremony in Land O' Lakes. The momentous day drew hundreds to the celebration, including Representatives from the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs and local Veterans’ associations. [...]

Homes For Our Troops Community Kickoff for Marine Cpl Tim Read in Wesley Chapel by Pasco-Hernando State College Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch

Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019 | On Target Page: Wesley Chapel, Support the Troops, Pasco Hernando State College PHSC

Homes For Our Troops kicked off the build of Marine Cpl Tim Read’s specially adapted custom home in Wesley Chapel. The Community Kickoff celebrated the start of the build process and introduced the Veteran and Homes For Our Troops into the community. At the completion of the [...]

American Legion Post 108 Discussion Keynote Speaker Congressman Gus Bilirakis, in Land O’Lakes

Monday, Jan 21, 2019 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Support the Troops

Currently 21 veterans a day are committing suicide, whereas, more Gulf War veterans have succumbed to death by suicide than the actual number on the battlefield. With numbers like this The American Legion has become committed to addressing the situation that can no longer be ignored. [...]

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