BusinessAugust 8, 2022
Jackson Homecomers's charitable support
Jackson Homecomers has been sponsored by the Altenthal-Joerns American Legion Post 158 since the late 1940s -- with proceeds benefiting various causes. Larry Koehler of Post 158 told the Jackson Board of Aldermen last week money raised at the most recent five-day event, July 26 to 30, went to support initiatives, including the following:...
Jackson Homecomers has been sponsored by the Altenthal-Joerns American Legion Post 158 since the late 1940s — with proceeds benefiting various causes.
Larry Koehler of Post 158 told the Jackson Board of Aldermen last week money raised at the most recent five-day event, July 26 to 30, went to support initiatives, including the following:
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- Three scholarships for Jackson High School seniors
- Boys State, an eight-day summer Legion Auxiliary program teaching high schoolers leadership skills and educating them about the workings of government
- American Legion baseball
- Assistance to veterans
- Loans of medical equipment at no charge
- Support of Boy Scout programming
Koehler added that Post 158, among other things, hosts Red Cross blood drives and offers a flag disposal service.
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