Philadelphia, Pa. – (1/7/2019) – For a third consecutive year the Chestnut Hill College basketball programs have partaken in a Military Appreciation Night. In each of the last two years, the Griffins have partnered with Jefferson's basketball programs and the Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House to develop a treasured relationship between student-athletes and local veterans. It is through this relationship that all proceeds from this evening's "Coats and Cans" drive, 50/50 raffle, and t-shirt sales, go directly to those who have dedicated their lives to our country and way of life.
 
The Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House (PVCH) gives homeless veterans a chance to start over and become members of society. Utilizing military tools, we seek to restore self-confidence in their pursuit of the civilian goals of employment and securing permanent housing. Our program, however, is so much more. Emphasizing the camaraderie that is ever-present among the veteran population, we have established the home base and family support structure that so many of the veterans we serve, yearn for. Our mission is to be the foundation on which our veterans can begin to rebuild and maintain a support for their futures ahead.
 
PVCH missions like Operation Airdrop, Operation Able Assist and our Holiday Open House program support homeless veterans across the community. Furthermore, we maintain our relationship with all members of our PVCH family and take great pride in the legacy that remains. We host our past veterans throughout the year for everything from a meal or just social gathering to our hosted events. We are proud of what we do here and we encourage you to join us in helping those who have served America to rewrite their futures.
 
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