causing thousands of dollars in damage just days before Christmas<\/a>. Morris said leaders had worried about whether the post could continue operating amid mounting repair costs.<\/p>\n\u201cWe have thought about that, and we were running low until just recently,\u201d she said when asked whether closure had been considered.<\/p>\n
The funding, which Casar helped secure in the federal budget, will address structural and infrastructure needs. <\/p>\n
Morris said the first phase will focus on repairing the veranda, with work expected to begin next month. Plans also include foundation repairs in the basement and electrical and plumbing upgrades.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re fixing the foundation in the basement,\u201d Morris said. \u201cWe have to modernize the electrical and plumbing, but our first project is the veranda.\u201d<\/p>\n
Founded more than a century ago, VFW Post 76 has long served as a gathering place for veterans in San Antonio. <\/p>\n
Morris said preserving the building ensures the organization can continue its mission.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur mission is to foster camaraderie among United States veterans,\u201d Morris said. \u201cWe aim to honor the dead by helping the living. We ensure every veteran is respected.\u201d<\/p>\n
Local and state leaders joined Casar in supporting the project.<\/p>\n
State Sen. Jos\u00e9 Men\u00e9ndez said the post\u2019s presence downtown remains important.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis post will remain here no matter what happens all around downtown,\u201d Men\u00e9ndez said.<\/p>\n
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones called the post a vital space for veterans.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s great that we are going to be able to have a place like this where our veterans are going to be able to come, and it\u2019s a safe space for them,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
With construction set to begin next month, Morris said the improvements will help ensure the historic post remains open for generations to come.<\/p>\n
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