People Helping People

Fredericksburg, Virginia - April 2018

Fredericksburg Aerie #4123, Virginia is sponsoring Ryan Pritt Racing #12, where he will be driving in the modified series at Dominion Raceway in Thornburg, VA. The Aerie plans to hold membership drives at the race track throughout the racing season. Pritt posed for a picture with Jr. Past Grand Worthy President Jerry L. Sullivan. 

Strasburg, Virginia - March 2018

-Massanutten Aerie 4186 donates $830, which is enough to send two local boy scouts to camp next summer.

-Massanutten Aerie donates $220 to help send children from our local high school to the national FFA conference.

-Massanutten Aerie donates $220 to help send children from our local high school on a trip to Philadelphia with the music department.

Fredericksburg, Virginia - November 2017

Members of Spotsylvania #4391 and Fredericksburg #4321, with the help of sisters from around the state of Virginia, donated 40+ baskets to the Hematology-Oncology Associates’ Cancer Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Patients receiving treatment will be given a blanket to keep and use to stay warm during their treatments.

Petersburg, Virginia - November 2017

The Ladies’ Auxiliary of Petersburg #882 delivered 55 “Blessing Bags” to Pathways, which is an area organization sponsored by local churches to help those in need. Pictured, l to r, are Madam President Lesta Lane, the fine men from Pathways who helped feed the needy for Thanksgiving, Past Madam President & Secretary Pat Rose and her two granddaughters and future Auxiliary members Taylor and MariBeth. It was a rewarding day for the volunteers who could feel the energy and faithfulness of “People Helping People” in their efforts as a part of the week of Movement to End Hunger and Homelessness.

Piedmont, Virginia - Sept. 2017

On Aug. 19, Eagles from across the state gathered for the 8^th Annual Dean Ferris Eagle Riders Memorial Ride. Registration ran until 12:45 p.m. before 55 bikes and 10 cars and trucks headed out with police escort for a 65-mile ride through beautiful scenic country roads. Riders passed through fields of cantaloupe and tobacco before stopping at a Welcome Center, a classic country store called Paul’s Place and a firestation in Turbeville for their famous cantaloupe. Riders returned to the Piedmont Aerie with several members lining the road waving American flags to welcome the bikes back. Participants were treated to BBQ, baked beans, homemade slaw and cold drinks. At the end of the day, $27,222.56 was raised for the Danville Pittsylvania Cancer Association.

Sutherlin, Virginia - Sept. 2017

Piedmont Eagles #4420 held its 2017 Scholarship Dinner in July, where 11 $1,000 scholarships were awarded. Recipients included Benjamin Isom, Kayleigh Hall, Cassidy Elliott, Hannah Keatts, Jessica Younger, Breanna Anderson, Reid Brown, Anthony Buzzetta, Kolby Puryear, Hunter Pyron and Alexandra Love.

Richmond, Virginia - Sept. 2017

Virginia Lakeside Eagles #4211 held a series of fundraisers earlier this year. On May 20,they held a member bingo fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House in Richmond, raising $180. On June 17^th, another member bingo fundraiser for St. Joseph’s Villa raised $166. Lastly, a Cookout, Music and Karaoke Fundraiser for Bobby Martin, a member who recently underwent a heart transplant, raised $660.

Richmond, Virginia - May 2017

Lakeside Eagles #4211 recently held a pair of fundraisers to benefit area causes. On April 8, they held a public cookout, corn hole tournament and karaoke party raising $532 for the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad. On April 29, they held a member bingo event, raising $140 for the Lakeside Youth Baseball organization.

Colonial Beach, Virginia - April 2017

Colonial Beach Eagles #4315 made a generous donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital last month.  As a result of months of planning by benefit committee chairman, Bill Hall, co-chair Rebecca Kinson, and committee members Debbie Bennett, Donna Barnette, Patricia Cochran, Debra Garcia, Carrie Keister, Ginger Roth, Sharon Schellin, and Linda Watts, the F.O.E. was able to donate $12,232 to this worthy cause.  Committee members ran several events to raise funds, including a brown bag auction, buffets during football games, and a prime rib dinner.  This is an annual fundraising effort for the Colonial Beach Eagles.

Sutherlin, Virginia - February 2017