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Meet The Board of
Veterans Helping Veterans & Others, Inc.
Veterans Helping Veterans & Others, Inc.
| John D. Foster Commander |
| Mike Gifford Vice Commander |
| Deanna M. Eldridge Secretary |
| Arnold Stevenson Trustee |
| Norman Davis Food Pantry Director |
| Timothy Scott Chaplain |
| About The Board! |
| Arnold Stevenson Trustee |
Arnold Stepheson, Trustee, is a 91 year old veteran who served in the United
States Army from 1941 to 1945. He is a member of AMVETS Post 2352 and
is faithful in his service to helping homeless and needy veterans, and others
in the community. He takes part in fund raising, collecting food items for the
food bank, helping the needy at Christmas time and throughout the year. He
is also a faithful volunteer in giving his time in the food pantry.
States Army from 1941 to 1945. He is a member of AMVETS Post 2352 and
is faithful in his service to helping homeless and needy veterans, and others
in the community. He takes part in fund raising, collecting food items for the
food bank, helping the needy at Christmas time and throughout the year. He
is also a faithful volunteer in giving his time in the food pantry.
| Timothy Scott Chaplain |
Rev. Timothy Scott, Chaplain, became an ordained minister on January 15,
2003. He attends the People's Tabernacle Church in West Portsmouth. His
father enlisted in the U.S.N July 20, 1971 served proudly for 23 years and was
honorably discharged after 23 years. He served in Vietnam and Operation
Desert Storm. His Grandfather, Carl W. Scott, served in the U.S. Army during
Word War II. Though Rev Scott didn't serve in the armed services, he proudly
respects and appreciates all those who now serve and our veterans. Tim has a
wonderful wife name Angel who serves the Lord. Rev. Scott said that being a
Chaplain for V.H.V.O. is his way of giving back to the veterans who gave so
much. He understands the sacrifices and challenges of the service life. He
looks forward to sharing his love for God with our veterans who have so much..
2003. He attends the People's Tabernacle Church in West Portsmouth. His
father enlisted in the U.S.N July 20, 1971 served proudly for 23 years and was
honorably discharged after 23 years. He served in Vietnam and Operation
Desert Storm. His Grandfather, Carl W. Scott, served in the U.S. Army during
Word War II. Though Rev Scott didn't serve in the armed services, he proudly
respects and appreciates all those who now serve and our veterans. Tim has a
wonderful wife name Angel who serves the Lord. Rev. Scott said that being a
Chaplain for V.H.V.O. is his way of giving back to the veterans who gave so
much. He understands the sacrifices and challenges of the service life. He
looks forward to sharing his love for God with our veterans who have so much..
| Deanna Eldridge Secretary |
Deanna Eldridge, Secretary, is no stranger to the military. She traveled with
her husband who was in the Marines. She has given her time is serving the
needy in our community since childhood when she helped raise finances for
needy children. Denna was involved in signing papers at the attorney's office
in starting V.H.V.O. and has done a good job in not only being Secretary, but
in helping with fund raising. She is a Counselor in our public school and helps
with our Annual Christmas Program.
her husband who was in the Marines. She has given her time is serving the
needy in our community since childhood when she helped raise finances for
needy children. Denna was involved in signing papers at the attorney's office
in starting V.H.V.O. and has done a good job in not only being Secretary, but
in helping with fund raising. She is a Counselor in our public school and helps
with our Annual Christmas Program.
| Mike Gifford Vice Commander |
Though our Vice Commander, Mike Gifford, never served in armed forces due to his
health, he has served our veterans and country with honor and pride for many
years. He has served our community and communities across the country for 30
years as a minister and pastor. He has counseled, donated, took part in fund
raising, fed, clothed and given shelter to homeless and needy veterans for many
years. He has earned the title of Honorary Veteran in Veterans Helping Veterans &
Others for his many years of dedication to helping our veterans. He was one of the
first to become Honorary Veteran, since Bob Hope in 1997. He is founder & Director
of Living With A Cause that has helped many. As a civilian, he represents the
civilians in V.H.V.O.
health, he has served our veterans and country with honor and pride for many
years. He has served our community and communities across the country for 30
years as a minister and pastor. He has counseled, donated, took part in fund
raising, fed, clothed and given shelter to homeless and needy veterans for many
years. He has earned the title of Honorary Veteran in Veterans Helping Veterans &
Others for his many years of dedication to helping our veterans. He was one of the
first to become Honorary Veteran, since Bob Hope in 1997. He is founder & Director
of Living With A Cause that has helped many. As a civilian, he represents the
civilians in V.H.V.O.
| John D. Foster Commander |
Our Commander & Founder, John D. Foster, served in the United States Air Force
from 1968 to 1971. He is a Life Time Member of the AMVETS Post 2352 in
Portsmouth, member of the American Legon and a Life Time Member of DAV
Victory Chapter 134 of Wheelersburg. He is very active in the community in helping
homeless and needy veterans. He does volunteer work in transporting nursing
homes to and from activities and field trips. He is very active in helping the
homeless and needy during Christmas and throughout the year.
from 1968 to 1971. He is a Life Time Member of the AMVETS Post 2352 in
Portsmouth, member of the American Legon and a Life Time Member of DAV
Victory Chapter 134 of Wheelersburg. He is very active in the community in helping
homeless and needy veterans. He does volunteer work in transporting nursing
homes to and from activities and field trips. He is very active in helping the
homeless and needy during Christmas and throughout the year.
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Norman Davis, Food Pantry Director, served in the United States Marines. He
has served our homeless and needy veterans with pride and honor for many
years as he has seen to their needs. He does a great job in Directing the
Jonathan Etterling & Michael Orban Memorial Food Pantry as he cares for
the needs of our homeless, needy veterans and others.
has served our homeless and needy veterans with pride and honor for many
years as he has seen to their needs. He does a great job in Directing the
Jonathan Etterling & Michael Orban Memorial Food Pantry as he cares for
the needs of our homeless, needy veterans and others.
| Norman Davis Food Pantry Director |
| Stacy Fields Treasurer |
Stacy Fields is no stranger to the office as Treasurer. She served as
Treasurer in the past and has done a great job in keeping the records and
finances in order. As the wife of a veteran, she fits right in the organization in
helping homeless, needy veterans and others. As a child and through her
youthful years, she did community work with her father, Commander Foster, in
serving the needy. Stacy is honored and proud to be a part of the great work
going on in the organization for our veterans and civilians that are in need.
Treasurer in the past and has done a great job in keeping the records and
finances in order. As the wife of a veteran, she fits right in the organization in
helping homeless, needy veterans and others. As a child and through her
youthful years, she did community work with her father, Commander Foster, in
serving the needy. Stacy is honored and proud to be a part of the great work
going on in the organization for our veterans and civilians that are in need.
| Treasurer |
Meet our Staff!
Special Jobs For Special People!
Special Jobs For Special People!
Gary Newman is Pastor of Sandhill IPCC in Sandhill, KY. He is married to Amanda, father of 3
children, Jeremy Teeters, Gary II (akaHoss) Newman an Charity McDermott, Proud
grandparent to 5 grandchildren, and most of all a born again Christian who LOVES working for
the Lord. Gary is a veteran and love to help veterans in any way he can! Gary served his
country in the Army and understands the needs of our veterans. The phone number to reach him
is 740-821-0766 or in emergency 740-858-4709! He is always ready to visit and/or pray for your
needs. God Bless
children, Jeremy Teeters, Gary II (akaHoss) Newman an Charity McDermott, Proud
grandparent to 5 grandchildren, and most of all a born again Christian who LOVES working for
the Lord. Gary is a veteran and love to help veterans in any way he can! Gary served his
country in the Army and understands the needs of our veterans. The phone number to reach him
is 740-821-0766 or in emergency 740-858-4709! He is always ready to visit and/or pray for your
needs. God Bless
| Gary Newman Chaplain |
Rev. Timothy Scott, Chaplain, became an ordained minister on January 15, 2003. He attends the
People's Tabernacle Church in West Portsmouth. His father enlisted in the U.S.N July 20, 1971 served
proudly for 23 years and was honorably discharged after 23 years. He served in Vietnam and Operation
Desert Storm. His Grandfather, Carl W. Scott, served in the U.S. Army during Word War II. Though
Rev Scott didn't serve in the armed services, he proudly respects and appreciates all those who now
serve and our veterans. Tim has a wonderful wife name Angel who serves the Lord. Rev. Scott said
that being a Chaplain for V.H.V.O. is his way of giving back to the veterans who gave so much. He
understands the sacrifices and challenges of the service life. He looks forward to sharing his love for
God with our veterans who have so much..
People's Tabernacle Church in West Portsmouth. His father enlisted in the U.S.N July 20, 1971 served
proudly for 23 years and was honorably discharged after 23 years. He served in Vietnam and Operation
Desert Storm. His Grandfather, Carl W. Scott, served in the U.S. Army during Word War II. Though
Rev Scott didn't serve in the armed services, he proudly respects and appreciates all those who now
serve and our veterans. Tim has a wonderful wife name Angel who serves the Lord. Rev. Scott said
that being a Chaplain for V.H.V.O. is his way of giving back to the veterans who gave so much. He
understands the sacrifices and challenges of the service life. He looks forward to sharing his love for
God with our veterans who have so much..
| Timothy Scott Chaplain |
