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Sons of the American Legion thanks Hartland for support, says sleepout raised $83,000
Summary
Mark Pap, commander of the Sons of the American Legion Post 294, told trustees the organization’s recent Operation Homeless Vets sleepout raised $83,000 this year and about $460,000 over seven years for veteran-support organizations and thanked fire and police personnel for assistance.
At the start of the meeting, Mark Pap, commander of the Sons of the American Legion Post 294, addressed the board and community to thank village staff, emergency responders and volunteers for supporting the organization’s annual Operation Homeless Vets sleepout.
Pap said this year’s event, held Feb. 13–15, raised $83,000 for partner organizations including the Homeless Veterans Initiative and the Women’s Veteran Independent Network (Woven). He said the event has raised approximately $460,000 over seven years, credited local generosity and thanked the fire and police departments for their assistance during the event.
"Our total number right now is $83,000," Pap said, adding that the cumulative total over seven years is around $460,000 and describing strong community and Legion support during the weekend’s program.
Trustees thanked Pap and encouraged the organization to return with a formal agenda item if they want the village to place an item on a future meeting agenda for recognition or updates.
Pap’s remarks were made during the public-comment period and drew expressions of thanks from trustees and staff.
