​3/23/2019 The Argus Press: 
The 13th Annual Camel Cup fundraiser sponsored by Shiawassee-Owosso Kiwanis Club raised funds for Shiawassee County American Red Cross Heroes Fund, held at D'Mar Banquet & Conference Center. How exciting for WHV and "Sarge" to earn the title of 2019 Camel Cup Grand Champion!  WHV won recognition and a beautiful trophy. 

Camel Cups are a great way to have fun while fundraising. Sponsors, like WHV, are provided a 3'x5' wooden camel cutout on a stand. The camels and tables are sold to businesses and organizations to decorate and name them with creative and fun names. Several races are run with a winner each race and an all over grand champion prize. Big dice are thrown to determine which camel moves forward as people cheer for their camels. 

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​8/16/2018 #FoxNews66: 
"The Durand Veterans of Rock N' Roll are holding a benefit concert in Shiawassee County. They are looking to raise money for a housing facility for displaced veterans and their families. The concert is August 25th in Bancroft at 251 Prior Road, doors open at 4:00 PM and the show starts at 5:30 PM."

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9/8/2017 Social Media Release:
State Rep. Frederick has pledged his continued support and service as the ex-officio director on the Welcome Home Veterans Board. Rep. Frederick's continued service and experience is a strong asset to building the relationship between Welcome Home Veterans and the community it serves. Prior to his election to the Legislature in 2016, Rep. Frederick served as a legislative staff member for 14 years in both the Michigan House and Senate, including time as chief of staff to former state Sen. Roger Kahn, M.D., of Saginaw. Locally, Ben served on the Owosso City Council since 2007 and was city’s youngest mayor, holding that office for seven years. His strong support of our veterans is exemplified in the significant amount of work that he’s been involved with, including but not limited to developing legislation on behalf of veterans, testifying in support of a VA millage request, and working with multiple veterans organizations on an ongoing basis. Welcome Home Veterans extends its gratitude to Rep. Frederick for his three years of service, expertise and influence. As ex-officio director, we value his continued faith in the great mission as we move forward with faith in every footstep.

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Welcome Home Veterans officially has a home base. The Wilbur Bills purchase is sealed. We have the keys to our Veterans future. Thank you to those who have supported our efforts and will continue to support our mission and vision.

Words can not express the energy, power and love experienced being in the presence of 100+ Women Who Care! The purpose of this group is to bring together women who care about local causes and are committed to community service. Welcome Home Veteran has been blessed. Thank you Shiawassee county. ~ WHV Board

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Non-profit to turn former Shiawassee Co. school building into home for veterans

Wed 7:48 PM, May 11, 2016

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY (WJRT) - (05/11/16) - The Durand Area School District has agreed to sell the former Wilbur Bills Elementary in Bancroft to the non-profit 'Welcome Home Veterans'. ... ​Click here to read the full article and watch the news broadcasts.

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New Organization Helping House Veterans

ABC12: Terry Camp & Dawn Jones
Aired: May 27, 2015

OWOSSO (WJRT) - (05/27/15) - There is a new organization to help the homeless veterans in Mid-Michigan. The Shiawassee County group hopes to create a place where those who have served their country can get back on their feet.

Welcome Home Veterans believes there are hundreds of vets who don't have a permanent place to live. That makes it hard to hold down a job or keep a family together.

"There is such a great need for veterans that are considered homeless, not necessarily on the street, but they bounce from one relative to the next and one friend to the next," said Bill Fromholz, a Welcome Home Veterans board member.

There are an estimated 5,600 service veterans in Shiawassee County.
Hundreds of them are struggling with PTSD, unemployment and in some cases, homelessness.

"We're looking to transition them, get them their immediate needs met, get shelter," said Kimberly Bowen, the Welcome Home Veterans president.

Currently, there is no housing in Shiawassee County for veterans who are struggling economically. Welcome Home Veterans has started a capital campaign to create a place for them to stay.

"We're looking at existing buildings that are abandoned or bank-owned buildings right now," Bowen said.

"Whether it's a homeless veteran or a homeless civilian, they have to have a safe place to start their day," said Mike Judd, a Navy veteran.

The housing could be open in early 2016.

Bowen feels veterans deserve a hand up.

"I love to help people, and this is a population that needs an incredible amount of help," Bowen said.

Welcome Home Veterans has two big fundraisers planned for June and July in the Owosso area.

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Welcome Home Veterans

Argus-Press Photo/Sally York | 
Posted: Saturday, May 23, 2015 6:50 pm

Shown at Welcome Home assisted living center in Owosso Thursday are the board directors of Welcome Home Veterans, a newly formed nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide temporary and longer-term housing to local veterans in need: From left, veteran Bill Fromholz, Owosso Mayor Ben Frederick, Welcome Home owner Kimberly Bowen, veteran Mike Judd and Lori Downs.

http://www.newspaperdaily.net/newspaper/usa/michigan.owosso.arguspressdaily.php

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