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of COVID-19, the pandemic curtailed fundraising efforts. Many veterans are proud and hesitate to seek help, and as
WVRF receives no government funding, and depends heavily one says, “To ask for help means that I have failed.” However,
on the goodwill of the public and its flagship fundraising events. one WVRF staff member emphasizes, “They have earned the
Its signature event is its annual ball, which, like many large right to ask for our help.” In addition to meeting its fundraising
events in 2020, was canceled. This was potentially disastrous goal, WVRF staff embodied the December holiday spirit when
for the organization. “The ball is our largest fundraiser of the they surprised a veteran, a single mother of three children, with
year and we heavily rely on the funds raised during the ball to a month of housing assistance, a $250 Publix gift card, and
help support the disabled veterans here in Florida,” confides $100 Target gift card.
Caitlin Cronin, WVRF staff member. One hallmark of WVRF is its ability to help veterans
But where there is a will, there is a way. Shannon Cake, quickly. In fact, during the telethon, while a veteran was
WPTV NewsChannel 5 anchorwoman, is a usual master of making a donation, he learned about the pilot dental program,
ceremonies for the ball. When the event was canceled, she had WVRF’s partnership with a local dentist who provides pro
the brilliant idea to host a telethon. This event occurred on Dec. 9, bono services. Immediately, WVRF was able to secure an
2020 on WPTV from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Shannon Cake hosted the appointment for the veteran. Michael explains that many
telethon, accompanied by Brian Edwards, senior vice president veterans have a gap in medical and dental insurance. To Lt.
of development of the United Way of Palm Beach County. General (Ret.) Robert Chelberg, getting proper dental care is
WVRF staff is thrilled to have met a match during the telethon incredibly meaningful to veterans, because it improves their
to a $50,000 donation from an anonymous foundation. One staff health, their ability to hold jobs, and helps them feel good about
member, Alana, speaks her gratitude, “It could be a tank of gas themselves. Indeed, Michael shares that the dental assistance
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s officers are helping get food to you, but it could mean keeping the lights on for a veteran.” program already proved to be lifesaving because when one
delivered in time for the holidays. The funds raised will be used in essential ways, especially veteran visited the dentist, an early stage oral cancer was
because 86 percent of donations go directly to veterans. Upon discovered and successfully removed.
the season’s fund raising events were distributed, the their return to civilian life, veterans are often faced with many WVRF staff is very conscious of the financial strains
foundation once again asked the Ibis community to help barriers to their transition. Suicides and homelessness are experienced by many, and know that without much needed
in its efforts to alleviate the hardship rampant in Palm two real and common threats. Michael reveals that “there are donations, they would have to make painful decisions to say
Beach County. The response to this Call To Heart was so 22 suicides per day” and that the organization “provides the no to veterans. Caitlin sums up their gratitude, “We appreciate
overwhelming that it enabled the foundation to contribute critical support needed to keep our veterans and their families everyone who supported us during this first time event,
multiple times to these frontline organizations providing in their homes.” To prevent homelessness, WVRF offers especially with there being so many unknowns.” An emotional
essential services. housing assistance in various forms: immediate shelter, rental Michael assures donors, “Your money is going to save a life
The last drive made it possible to feed thousands of assistance, eviction prevention, emergency home repairs, and and help a veteran in need.” As one veteran affirms, “This
people over the holidays. And it didn’t stop there. assistance with utilities. organization, it gives people like me hope.”
“The members of Ibis responded magnanimously to
those far less fortunate,” explained Sharon Bross, president
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