By Michael V. Cusenza
Crew members from the Ozone Park Home Depot made their way to Councilwoman Joann Ariola’s (R-Ozone Park) office on Thursday, bringing a truck-load of snacks and supplies to donate to the Valentine’s for Veterans drive.
“This huge donation will go a long way towards helping our local veterans, and will make sure they feel appreciated this Valentine’s Day,” Ariola said. “Far too many of our veterans feel alone on this holiday, but thanks to donations like these we can send our vets a little something, and remind them that we are all so very grateful for their commitment to the freedoms we all enjoy.
“And a heartfelt thank you to the folks at Home Depot as well,” Ariola added. “This was extremely generous, and really shows their commitment to giving back to the community.”
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Ariola
“We were able to donate up to $1,300 dollars of product to go to our veterans,” Home Depot’s Ronald Oddo said.
Among the goods delivered were hand sanitizer, paper towels, candy, gloves, socks, and other essentials.
“One of our core values is to give back, and we like to give back mostly to our veterans and first responders,” Home Depot District Manager Ronald Oddo said. “We were able to donate up to $1,300 dollars of product to go to our veterans.”
Faithful Forum readers still have time to contribute to the annual drive that collects items for the elderly and disabled veterans at the NYS Veterans Home at St. Albans. You have until Monday, Feb. 12, to donate toiletries, sugar-free candy, new underwear, T-shirts, socks and sweats for men and women veterans. State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven) is also accepting Valentine’s Day cards which he will hand-deliver to the veterans.
Drop off locations:
- Addabbo’s Woodhaven district office: 84-16 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven, NY 11421
- Addabbo’s Middle Village district office: 66-85 73rd Place, Middle Village, NY 11379
- Greater Ridgewood Youth Council: 59-03 Summerfield St., Ridgewood, NY 11385
- Councilman Bob Holden’s district office: 58-38 69th St., Maspeth, NY 11378
- Ariola’s district office: 93-06 101st Ave., Ozone Park, NY 11416
- Cook’s Crafts: 82-09 Myrtle Ave., Ridgewood, NY 11385
