American Legion Post 129, located in Jacksonville Beach, donated nearly $107,000 to area nonprofits over the past year.
The organization’s largest commitment was $30,000 donated to suicide prevention nonprofit Here Tomorrow, part of a three-year commitment of $90,000 to fund a veteran peer counselor to work individually with veterans. With the help of the seed investment from the Legion, Here Tomorrow now has four veteran peer counselors working with more than 60 veterans in need of services.
Other nonprofits that received funding included Wreaths Across America, Fletcher High School Women Athletics and the Lions Club of Jacksonville Beach.
“Thanks to our legion members, along with business sponsors and other individuals who support our events and programs each year, we’re proud of the positive impact we’re making in our beaches communities and in support of our veterans throughout Northeast Florida,” said Post 129 Commander Joe Maichle.
