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American Legion plans March ‘sleep out’ fundraiser for veteran suicide prevention in Polk County
Summary
Representatives of the American Legion described a March fundraising and awareness event — a sleep‑out in cardboard boxes — to raise funds for veteran services and suicide prevention across a seven‑county area; organizers will solicit local donations and will provide event details to county partners.
An American Legion representative told the committee the post plans a community sleep‑out and fundraisers in March to raise awareness and funds for veteran suicide prevention and local veteran services.
The nut graf: The event will include an overnight cardboard‑box “sleep out,” a spaghetti dinner, a pancake breakfast and a food pantry drive; organizers said proceeds will support veteran services in the seven‑county area covered by the Legion’s district, and they will coordinate with the county veteran service officer to identify local beneficiaries.
Steve DuBois, Polk County adjutant secretary for the American Legion, said organizers plan to host the event at the American Legion in Pine Park and will invite posts from across the district. He described planned fundraisers (spaghetti dinner, pancake breakfast and potential silent auction) and invited county staff to supply informational tables and promotional materials. DuBois said the group will also solicit in‑kind donations, sponsorships and volunteers.
Committee members asked whether funds would be distributed locally; DuBois said the intent is to keep funds local where possible and to coordinate with the county veteran service officer to designate recipients — options include local veteran services, county veteran programs and, where appropriate, shelters or other regional providers that assist veterans.
No action was required. Organizers provided contact information and said they will circulate flyers and online donation options as planning continues.
