‘Home’ Sweet Home: Team Depot Renovates  Ozone Park American Legion Hall Free of Charge

‘Home’ Sweet Home: Team Depot Renovates Ozone Park American Legion Hall Free of Charge

Team Depot Community Capt. James Eng and American Legion Post 632 Commander Steve Rademacher.

By Michael V. Cusenza

Table setting for POW/MIA service members.

Table setting for POW/MIA service members.

The Home Depot Foundation recently completed much-needed renovations to American Legion Post 632’s Ozone Park headquarters—and didn’t charge the nonprofit military veteran organization a dime for the materials or labor.

The Home Depot volunteers that performed the renovation sat at Table 5 on Sunday.

The Home Depot volunteers that performed the renovation sat at Table 5 on Sunday.

In all, Team Depot Community Capt. James Eng and his squad of volunteers performed more than $18,000 worth of improvements to the group’s beloved hall on 101st Avenue.

Refurbished artwork outside the main hall at American Legion Post 632’s Ozone Park headquarters.

Refurbished artwork outside the main hall at American Legion Post 632’s Ozone Park headquarters.

“I get very emotional at things like this,” Eng said on Sunday afternoon at the unveiling. “It’s just a great pleasure to give back to organizations like this.”

Scouts present colors.

Scouts present colors.

City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) characterized the updated facility as a treasured member of the Ozone Park family.

Team Depot and American Legion Post 632 leaders.

Team Depot and American Legion Post 632 leaders.

“It’s an important part of who we are,” Ulrich added, “and such a resource for our community.”

Forum Photos by Michael V. Cusenza

 

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