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Veterans nonprofit RuckUp asks Cheshire County for $20,000; commissioners agree to split funding pending paperwork
Summary
RuckUp told commissioners it provided nearly $94,000 in direct aid last year and sought $20,000 emergency support; the board agreed in principle to provide $10,000 now from the Hemingway Fund and pursue $10,000 from opioid funds/delegation approval later.
RuckUp, a volunteer‑run veterans nonprofit, presented to Cheshire County commissioners March 12 seeking short‑term financial support.
Chris Maker, identified as RuckUp’s president, and AJ Page, counseling director, described the group's outreach, counseling and advocacy work and said RuckUp provided roughly $93,657 in direct assistance last year to help veterans and families with housing and critical needs. Page said the organization…
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