A successful Greystone Derby Day Battle of the Roses Charity event was held on Saturday, May 4th that included a day full of Kentucky Derby fun to raise funding for our veterans, through Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania or VOPA.
A check presentation and brief program will be held to announce the MAJOR donation from the fundraiser and to present it to Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania (VOPA) at Greystone Brew House in Dillsburg.
WHEN: Monday, July 1, 11 a.m.
WHERE: Greystone Brew House, 303 Golf Club Ave, Dillsburg, Pa.
WHO: Jason Viscount and Michael Glaser, Co-chairs, Greystone Derby Day Committee
Thomas Zimmerman, Co-founder, VOPA
Greystone Derby Day Committee members, VOPA, and Sponsors
This year’s major Derby Day sponsors included Legacy Sponsor Faulkner Family of Dealerships along with Presenting Co-Sponsors Renewal by Andersen of Central PA and Members 1st Federal Credit Union. Various other sponsors also supported the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby festivities at Greystone.
How Greystone Derby Day Benefits VOPA:
By participating in Derby Day, participants are DIRECTLY supporting Veterans Outreach of PA (VOPA’s) Veterans Grove featuring their 15 Tiny Homes and the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Patriots Place Community Center in Harrisburg, Pa. Proceeds from Derby Day will help combat homelessness with VOPA to support veterans. Funding will help VOPA provide access to housing, wellness, education, employment, and countless other services, as well as their next phase of operation. More information at GreystoneDerby.com.
MORE BACKGROUND ON THIS YEAR’S CHARITY:
Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit devoted to combatting homelessness among Veterans by providing the support and services needed to promote an empowered life, filled with strength and purpose. We endeavor to restore trust and create opportunities, one Veteran at a time, by offering a therapeutic community comprised of 15 tiny homes and a community center for meals, job training, socialization, and other supports. More information and donations can be made at www.veteransoutreachofpa.org.