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VFW and veterans groups promote July–August events, volunteer needs in Wisconsin Rapids
Summary
Tom Heiser provided a monthly veterans update on SUNUP Wisconsin highlighting Military Monday at the Raptors, the VFW Post 25 34 monthly meeting (open to prospective members), a Hero's Cafe on July 22, a flag-retrieval volunteer day on July 25, a Culver's fundraiser and local resources such as a wheelchair shop in Waupaca.
Tom Heiser, providing the monthly veterans update on Neighbor to Neighbor (SUNUP Wisconsin), outlined several upcoming events and volunteer opportunities for veterans and the broader community in the Wisconsin Rapids area.
Tom said the Raptors' Military Monday recognition (games starting at 6:35 p.m. at Woodfield) provides a chance to honor veterans and thanked sponsors, including Ho-Chunk, for supporting recognition at games. On the VFW Post 25 34, he described the regular meeting structure and said leaders have opened some meetings to non-members so veterans can "come to a meeting, see what it's all about, and then make a decision from there," encouraging younger veterans to get involved.
Volunteer and fundraising dates: Tom asked for volunteers for a flag-retrieval day on Saturday, July 25, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Forest Hill mausoleum; he described that activity as family-friendly and educational. He also promoted Hero's Cafe on July 22 at Crossview Church (roughly 7:15 a.m. start) and a VFW Culver's night on Aug. 11 where a percentage of sales supports the post. For people seeking mobility-device assistance, Tom said the Waupaca wheelchair shop will pick up donations or provide devices to those in need.
Contacts and logistics: Tom provided contact information for the VFW, saying listeners can call the post at (715) 600-0401 for more information and listing other regular gatherings such as a monthly veterans' breakfast and allied-veterans leadership meetings in August.
Why it matters: The update focused on community-based support services, volunteer-driven fundraisers that return money to local organizations, and outreach efforts that connect veterans to counseling, fellowship and practical resources. Tom emphasized the civic and educational value of these events—for example, teaching children local military history during flag placement and retrieval activities.
Tom closed by reminding listeners of recurring community events and resources and encouraged people to participate or call the listed contacts for more information.
