Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department launched the city’s annual Celebration of Valor, a series of 25 events running from October through December to honor veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.<\/p>\n
During the kickoff press conference, officials also announced this year’s Jaguars Foundation grant recipients.<\/p>\n
The community celebration highlights support for local military personnel, including Jacksonville-based service members currently deployed overseas and their families.<\/p>\n
As part of the initiative, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department announced it will install free smoke alarms in the homes of local veterans throughout November.<\/p>\n
The Jaguars Foundation awarded grants to 13 local military and veteran support organizations. Seven organizations received $10,000 grants: Five STAR Veterans Center, Operation New Uniform, Women Veterans Ignited, Inc., Navy League Mayport Council, Here Tomorrow, Jacksonville Humane Society, and The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone.<\/p>\n
Six additional organizations received $5,000 grants from the foundation. Those recipients include K9’s for Warriors, Operation Barnabas, Veterans Treatment Court, Florida National Guard Foundation, St. Michaels Soldiers and Wounded Warrior Project.<\/p>\n
Featured events for the celebration include the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 at 11:01 a.m. Upcoming December events include the Vetrepreneur 10th Anniversary Summit on Dec. 4, the Army-Navy Watch Party on Dec. 12, and Wreaths Across America on Dec. 19.<\/p>\n
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