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On Memorial Day…
Branford
Wed. 28 March 2018 is Jersey Mike’s Subs – Branford “Day of Giving”
It’s that time again… the best excuse you’ll ever have to head for Jersey Mike’s Subs (Branford, CT) for lunch or dinner!
For the 6th consecutive year, Take a Vet Fishing has been selected as charity partner for our local Jersey Mike’s Subs for their “Month of Giving”. Last year Jersey Mike’s Subs raised over $12,000 for TAVF! Ranking #9 in the Nation among 1,250 stores, WOW!
On Wednesday March 28, 2018 is their “DAY of GIVING” (DOG) where 100% of the DAY’S SALES …yes, your ENTIRE PURCHASE AMOUNT will be donated to TAVF!
- Please help spread the word; for Lunch & Dinner.
- Friends, Businesses, Clubs, Teams or Groups welcome!
- Catering Boxes recommended for larger orders.
- Please order the day before, for DOG
The Branford Jersey Mike’s Subs is owned by Marc Ferns, and Anthony Cappetto is GM; they usually work work around lunch time. Please thank them and mention TAVF.
The store is located at 845 West Main Street, Branford, CT on US-1 on Branford Hill near East Haven. Phone: 203-481-8050
Help support Take A Vet Fishing, now in its 12th season!
5,658 veterans served since 2007; last year alone 706 at 19 fishing events and 29 total events including fundraising! All funds go directly to providing fishing related activities… non-profit, no salaries paid, no corporate overhead, broad community support, many partner organizations. Thank you for your support. We would not be entering our 12th year without you onboard!
Take A Vet Fishing Board of Directors, Volunteers, Sponsors & Supporters Marc Ferns, Franchise Owner Anthony Cappetto, General Manager Jersey Mike’s Staff, Branford, CT
Yale University’s “The Politic” Magazine features story on TAVF
Fishing for Solutions: Take a Vet Fishing Offers New Options for Veterans
“Just getting back out on the water and doing some fishing with great friends made it one of the best days of my life. Camaraderie is awesome, and these are all brothers and sisters of mine who would’ve had my back during war.” – U.S. Navy Diver, Ret. & blind veteran Karl Yachulke of Bethel, CT
Emily Ji, writing for “The Politic” explores non-profit community partnership outreach for blind veterans with Take A Vet Fishing (TAVF); founded in CT in 2007 at the First Congregational Church of Branford. “TAVF is a perfect example of a partnership that helps vets; not in the traditional way of healthcare or assistance with home loans, but just providing that moral support and helping them integrate into the community,” according to Commissioner of the CT Department of Veteran Affairs, Thomas J. Saadi.
The Politic is Yale’s undergraduate journal of politics and culture. Read more about its history here.
Link Summary:
Publication: http://thepolitic.org
Publication description: http://thepolitic.org/our-history/
TAVF hosts another FilmFest4Veterans presenting Howard Films’ epic “Running the Coast”! Nov. 29 & 30, 6-9pm at Stony Creek Brewery in Branford, CT (Ticket link below)
TICKETS available online via Eventbrite, Click Here! to get yours, PLUS DETAILS & MORE INFO – don’t wait, limited seating of about 150.
Hope you can join us Wed. & Thurs. Nov. 29 & 30 to thrill to Howard Films’ epic “Running the Coast” which follows the 1000 mile annual migration of the Striped Bass along the Eastern seaboard, and the fanatic anglers who pursue them! Shown in 3 parts over 2 nights…it will be a lot of fun for some very good causes… click the link above!
Shoreline Times covers TAVF serving veterans since 2007!
By Lisa Reisman
Take A Vet Fishing celebrates its 10th year, at Killam’s Point
Also published on Sunday September 24, 2017 in the New Haven Register
Branford Rotary Club 4th Annual Classic Car Show
Here’s a chance to have fun AND support veterans causes!
(Including Take A Vet Fishing!)
Branford Rotary Club
4th Annual Classic Car Show
August 20 Sunday, 11am – 3pm
@ Van Wilgen’s Garden Center, 51 Valley Rd North Branford
Please share this event & date with your classic car-loving friends in the area! We’ll be there all day, and welcome you to see the show and visit us at the booth. It’s a great outing for the family…and for driving-age teens to learn what “Old School” really means!
***FREE SPECTATOR ADMISSION***
The Branford Rotary Club has been supporting Take A Vet Fishing for many years now by fundraising with this event and also sponsoring one of our fishing events at Killam’s Point with their cooking and volunteers.
Thank you Branford Rotary!
Directions: Van Wilgen’s Garden Center is located at 51 Valley Rd North Branford, off Rte139. Take School Ground Rd from shoreline area due to bridge construction.
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