Admiral Breckenridge Welcomes Veterans to a New Home

The Resident is proud to present the full transcript of Admiral Richard P. Breckenridge’s speech at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the American Legion Veterans Housing apartment in Jewett City.

 

Admiral Richard P. Breckenridge speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Late last summer, a remarkable thing was happening in Jewett City.

If you [...]

American Legion Veterans’ Housing, Inc

The American Legion Veterans’ Housing, Inc., held a kick off spaghetti dinner fundraiser on July 12, at Griswold High School.  Plans are to rehabilitate the American Legion Hall building to create affordable, permanent housing for veterans who are not only homeless, but have mental health conditions and are disabled.  When the project is completed, there [...]