Menlo Park Veterans’ Home Receives Grant from the Sport of Bowling to Support Veterans Recreation Programs
In the picture: The group from left to right is Joanne Ramsey, President , Monmouth County USBC Bowling Association, Bill O’Brien, Resident Council President, Joseph Brandspiegel, CEO of the Menlo Park Memorial Veterans’ Home, Bob Hodges, Past President , Monmouth County USBC Bowling Association, and American Legion Monmouth County Commander.
Edison, NJ – October 20, 2013
As part of a nationwide grant program, Veterans Day was a little bit brighter at the Menlo Park Veterans’ Home, recently accepting a check in the amount of $1996.00 from the Monmouth County USBC Bowling Association representing the Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL). BVL is a national charity, which raises almost a million dollars annually to fund recreation and therapeutic programs and services for America’s veterans. Founded in 1942, the Bowlers to Veterans Link is operated and supported by the sport of bowling.
The grant will be used to support whatever needs the residents have. Currently, the center serves Central Jersey area veterans who will benefit from and enjoy the new equipment and programs.
“The sport of bowling, through the BVL, recognizes the tremendous sacrifice that our military veterans have made for our country,” explains BVL Board Chair Darlene Baker. “Our bowling centers and league bowlers are committed to improving the quality of life for veterans. This gift in New Jersey is just part of our on-going effort to boost the spirits of our veterans, and show them we care.”
For more information on the Bowlers to Veterans Link visit www.BowlforVeterans.org.
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