The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 30 will hold its 19th Annual Veterans Outreach and Appreciation Picnic on October 5, 2024, at Arkansas State University Mountain Home. The event, scheduled from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, aims to honor veterans and provide community support.
Distinguished guests invited to the picnic include Dr. Michael Moore, Deputy Director of Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System; Major General Kendall Penn, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs; DAV State Commander Bobby Plunk; and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin.
The picnic will feature 38 vendors offering benefits to veterans and their families. Entertainment will be provided by the Katie Laney Project, Tim Tibbs, and Scott Ramos, with a bounce house available for children. Mountain Home High School Junior ROTC program members will serve meals.
Lake Forest Senior Living (formerly the Good Samaritan Society) is collaborating with DAV to prepare food for the event. Funding comes from local businesses and individual donations, with surplus funds supporting services such as building wheelchair ramps, transportation to VA medical appointments, and emergency assistance.
DAV reports that their recent initiatives have led to a 76% reduction in local veteran suicide rates through targeted outreach and support.
For more information or to support the event, contact the DAV Chapter 30 office at P.O. Box 902, Mountain Home, Arkansas 72654, visit usveteranoutreach.org, or call 870-421-2322.
