From ANGELS IN ARMS
Angels in Arms, a Bowling Green-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of local military veterans, law enforcement personnel, first responders, and their families, will mark its grand re-opening with a ribbon-cutting at its newly expanded center at the Woodland Mall, 1234 N. Main St.
The event will take place on Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m., and a combat veteran will conduct the ribbon-cutting. In addition to a full line of patriotic and commemorative products for sale, the new space offers a larger veterans’ food pantry, coffee bar, and socializing area.
“We’re extremely proud to open and introduce our new storefront and support center to the local community, and we greatly appreciate the BG Chamber for helping celebrate the occasion,” said Mark Shamp, president of Angels in Arms.
“The expansion will allow us to better serve the increasing number of local area veterans, first responders, and all others who depend on us in times of need. The additional space, including the inviting sitting area, also promotes an air of fellowship, giving those who served, and in many cases, continue to serve us, a place to relax over a cup of coffee and talk with others who have shared experiences, if they wish,” added Shamp.
Shamp also discussed the value of being a chamber member, explaining how membership enables Angels in Arms to increase awareness of its mission and strengthen ties within the community, collaborate with fellow businesses, and gain access to valuable networking opportunities.
“This partnership enables us to build on our core commitment of serving veterans, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics, members of law enforcement, and their families who are in need of food, money to help pay bills, social networking assistance, or camaraderie. It also enables us to foster participation in initiatives that further benefit them and the community at large,” said Shamp.
Visitors and guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable or frozen food item to donate to the veterans’ food pantry.
