Christmas Kindness from Charity Helps Two Asheville Veterans
This Christmas season (2024), Two veterans from Asheville are experiencing the warmth of community support, thanks to the efforts of ABCCM and the Veterans Restoration Quarters. The assistance provided has been a beacon of hope during a particularly challenging time, especially in the aftermath of the difficulties brought by Helene. Jeff Powell, a 56-year-old Navy veteran, also encountered significant hardships. The flooding caused by Helene not only damaged his car but also led to a power outage that resulted in the loss of $1,000 worth of food. Financially strained and struggling to make ends meet, Powell found a lifeline in [...]
Veteran digs in to help fellow Veterans with a harvest for heroes
Reposted with permission from ABC News team Ashville, NC. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) - It was a final parting request from Jeff Powell's US Navy Commanding Officer, continue supporting military men and women.' Powell took those words to heart launching a number of 4-Veterans initiatives. “The plants grow pretty fast,†said Jeremiah surveying their efforts. (Photo Credit: WLOS Staff) Veteran digs in to help fellow Veterans with a harvest for heroes News 13's Carolina Moment takes you inside Powell's latest growing effort to create a harvest for local heroes. 'Just kind of rake it up around here in a circle,' [...]