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[[Image:freedom.jpg|left|thumb|200px|1897 Washington. Photo in 2011.]] | [[Image:freedom.jpg|left|thumb|200px|1897 Washington. Photo in 2011.]] | ||
[[Image:freedomcenter.jpg|left|thumb|200px|2245 Kerper Blvd. Photo courtesy: Bob Bucko]]DUBUQUE VETERANS' FREEDOM CENTER. Located originally at 1897 Washington St., the Center was opened in 2011 as a place for veterans of all affiliations to relax among others with military experience. | [[Image:freedomcenter.jpg|left|thumb|200px|2245 Kerper Blvd. Photo courtesy: Bob Bucko]] | ||
[[Image:lunchroom.JPG|right|thumb|200px|Lunchroom]]DUBUQUE VETERANS' FREEDOM CENTER. Located originally at 1897 Washington St., the Center was opened in 2011 as a place for veterans of all affiliations to relax among others with military experience. In 2012 the Center was located at 2245 Kerper Blvd. Suite 1. | |||
Begun as an idea of Jim Wagner, the Center was an offshoot of Operation We Care, an organization addressing the needs of veterans and families of veterans in the tri-state region. The Center | In addition to relaxation at the Center, the operation has sponsored fishing trips for veterans. The center has also repaired wheel chairs and walkers which are then free for veterans to take from the Center for use. A complete shop offers veterans with skills in woodworking the opportunity to teach others and/or to produce all varieties of wooden utensils. | ||
Begun as an idea of Jim Wagner and Al Rowell, the Center was an offshoot of Operation We Care, an organization addressing the needs of veterans and families of veterans in the tri-state region. The Center was entirely funded through donations and support by volunteers. One of the sources of income was the collection of soft drink bottles and cans which were then redeemed for cash. One of the greatest benefactors to the Center has been [[SHENANIGANS BENEFIT & RIDE]]. | |||
[[Image:display.JPG|left|thumb|300px|One of many displays in the Center.]] | [[Image:display.JPG|left|thumb|300px|One of many displays in the Center.]] | ||
[[Image:wheelchairs.JPG|right|thumb|200px|Wheelchairs are refurbished at the Center and given free to veterans.]] | [[Image:wheelchairs.JPG|right|thumb|200px|Wheelchairs are refurbished at the Center and given free to veterans.]] | ||
[[Image:gameroom.JPG|left|thumb|200px|Woodworking room]] | [[Image:gameroom.JPG|left|thumb|200px|Woodworking room]] | ||
[[Image:boat.JPG|right|thumb|200px|Donated boat to take veterans fishing.]] | |||
[[Image:display.JPG|left|thumb|200px|One of many displays in the Center.]] | [[Image:display.JPG|left|thumb|200px|One of many displays in the Center.]] | ||
[[Image:jeep.JPG|right|thumb|200px|Donated vehicle used to distribute and maintain birdhouses.]] | |||
[[Image:woodworking.JPG|left|thumb|200px|Game room and military uniform display]] | [[Image:woodworking.JPG|left|thumb|200px|Game room and military uniform display]] | ||
[[Image:bottlecollection.JPG|left|thumb|200px|Pop bottle collection center with proceeds used for the veterans.]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:07, 28 June 2024
DUBUQUE VETERANS' FREEDOM CENTER. Located originally at 1897 Washington St., the Center was opened in 2011 as a place for veterans of all affiliations to relax among others with military experience. In 2012 the Center was located at 2245 Kerper Blvd. Suite 1.
In addition to relaxation at the Center, the operation has sponsored fishing trips for veterans. The center has also repaired wheel chairs and walkers which are then free for veterans to take from the Center for use. A complete shop offers veterans with skills in woodworking the opportunity to teach others and/or to produce all varieties of wooden utensils.
Begun as an idea of Jim Wagner and Al Rowell, the Center was an offshoot of Operation We Care, an organization addressing the needs of veterans and families of veterans in the tri-state region. The Center was entirely funded through donations and support by volunteers. One of the sources of income was the collection of soft drink bottles and cans which were then redeemed for cash. One of the greatest benefactors to the Center has been SHENANIGANS BENEFIT & RIDE.
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