KRAFT FAMILY, PATRIOTS FOUNDATION AND GILLETTE DONATE $275,000 IN THE NAMES OF 2022 MYRA KRAFT COMMUNITY MVP AWARD WINNERS Rosemarie Lopes of New Bedford, presented with $10,000 donation for the… Read More »
New Bedford Police Officer Named Veteran of the Year
All right, stand at ease. I’d like to ask, what are the qualities of a good soldier? The makings of a good soldier bring in reliability, fearlessness, discipline, consistency, courage,… Read More »
Stop and Shop Community Bag Program Announcement
The VTH is the beneficiary of the Community Bag Program for the month of January. $1 from each of the $2.50 Community Bags purchased at the Fairhaven Stop and Shop… Read More »
Honoring WWII Veterans
In recognition of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, we are pleased to honor these veterans of World War II and thank the donors would have… Read More »
Barrington’s Confetti Kids raise money for veterans
An ambitious group of Barrington children are selling face coverings to raise money for a worthy cause.
AG gets inside look at Veterans Transition House work
James Reid, executive director of the Veterans Transition House gave Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey a tour of one of the future transitional housing properties being constructed and renovated by… Read More »
Demolition on Willis Street makes way for veterans housing
NEW BEDFORD — The Veterans Transition House is in a transition of its own.
Veterans Transition House gets $300K to renovate 2 properties
NEW BEDFORD — The Veterans Transition House has received a $300,000 grant from the Alfiero Family Charitable Foundation in support of its $1.3 million Building Hope for Heroes Capital Campaign… Read More »
The VTH in New Bedford fills an important role for veterans
Standard-Times photographer Peter Pereira and staff writer Aimee Chiavaroli in last Sunday’s paper documented the lives of VTH veterans as they try to put their lives back together. Pereira’s photos… Read More »
New Bedford veteran overcame his troubles and now helps other veterans
A New Bedford veteran, who is devoting his life to helping others after suffering a combat-related brain injury in Iraq, is this year’s Southeastern Massachusetts Veteran of the Year.