Vietnam Veterans Kick Off Holiday Fund Drive

  • Saturday, November 9, 2019
  • Earl Freudenberg
From left, Waterdog Bunch, Chris Linville, Charlie Hobbs, Bob Brauch, J.D. Eldsen, Bob Holloway, Marsha Thibadoux, Larry Gregory and Marylyn Nagel
From left, Waterdog Bunch, Chris Linville, Charlie Hobbs, Bob Brauch, J.D. Eldsen, Bob Holloway, Marsha Thibadoux, Larry Gregory and Marylyn Nagel

The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chattanooga Chapter 203 kicked off their annual holiday fund drive this weekend at the Wal-Mart on Highway 153. 

Chapter president Charlie Hobbs said thousands of dollars are raised to help hundreds of veterans with food, clothing, medical and utility bills. 

Mr. Hobbs said it’s “veterans helping vets”.  Mr. Hobbs said all the money donated goes toward a needy veteran. 

The Chattanooga chapter collection drive will continue at the Highway 153 Wal-Mart Nov. 15, 16, 22 and 23. 



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