Veterans Helping Veterans & Others salute Mr. Bob Hope for his many years of service to our
troops as he made his way to Vietnam to bring a little laughter and piece of mind to so many who
were far from home.  Mr. Hope was the first and the last civilian to ever become a Honorary Veteran
in America.
He has worked to feed, cloth and see to the needs of our veterans.  He has been involved in fund raisers,
providing shelter, and as a minister and Pastor, he has counseled with many.  With his job taking him all over
the country, and at times in other parts of the world, he is no stranger to seeing our veterans in need standing
on street corners with signs.  It is nothing for him to pull over and give them a bite to eat, a couple of dollars
and a word of encouragement to help them along the way.  

Mike Gifford isn't the only one in our community or country who deserved the honor, there are others too, both
men and women has served our country well who was not in the military.  A lot of women, though not in active
duty, felt like they were in the military, as they traveled from base to base with their husband.
There were others in Veterans Helping Veterans & Others who were sworn in to receive
Citizens
Americanism Award
during the October meeting in 2006.  They too have served our veterans and country
quite well with their time, efforts and dedication.  They have volunteered their time to work in the food pantry,
clothing room, solicit funds, cook and encourage our veterans along the way.  Some has since passed away &
Veterans Helping Veterans & Others salute them for their patriotism while living in this life.
Veterans Helping Veterans & Others
Civilians Going Above & Beyond.
These are the first to receive our Citizens Americanism Award.
They have proven themselves worthy to receive the honors.  They have gone above and
beyond their call of duty in being a service to and for homeless,
needy veterans and others.
You too can receive the Citizens Americanism Award in Veterans Helping Veterans & Others.  
To become eligible to receive the award you must first become a member.  
After becoming a member you must be active by volunteering your time to
working in our food pantry, clothing room, taking part in fund raising projects,
working in our thrift store, visiting veterans in our nursing homes,
at the hospitals and etc. for one year.  When you receive the
Citizens Americanism Award you will
be sworn in and you will receive a nice certificate.

"Living With A Cause", as a Good Samaritan.
Our Pledge
"Living With A Cause"
Our pledge was adopted from "Living With A
Cause".  A program founded and directed by our
Vice Commander, Mike Gifford.  We chose to
adopt the pledge and instill it into our
organization because it is most fitting and goes
along with our goals and interest.
We pledge allegiance to God, our family,
city, country, state and nation.
To support them and to live with a cause.
To exercise and eat healthier and to
support those not as blessed,
and those who
want to improve themselves.
Citizen Americanism Award
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P. Mike Gifford
2004
Stacy Fields
2004
Norma Cooley
2004
Deanna Eldridge
2004
Frankie Jarrell
2004
Dr. Calvin Evans was honored
during the Spring Jubilee of 08.
He was presented with a
Citizens
Americanism Award
in front of
more than 1000 witnesses.
He has helped our homeless and
needy veterans for several years
with donations of food and
monetary support.
Tim Galloway
2009
Anna Wooten
2009
Calvin Evans
2008
Dave Sexton
2010
The first person to receive our Citizen Americanism Award was Mike Gifford on October 29, 2006.  He was
sworn in by the Commander of Veterans Helping Veterans & Others during their regular meeting.  Mike Gifford,
like so many, signed up for the military but was turned down due to health issues at the time.  Though he was
not able to serve in the military, he has served his country well.  He has served our homeless, needy veterans
and others for many years.
Citizen Americanism Award