For the past several years, the Guilford Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames of 17th Century has made an annual event of joining local veterans for lunch on Veterans Day at the Veterans Drop-In Center, 1539 South 4th Street in Rockford IL. The mission of the Veterans Drop-In Center is to provide a safe, supportive, and positive social environment where all veterans and their families, in conjunction with local veteran service organizations, can give and receive help transitioning into and continuing to adapt to post-service life. Most recently, on November 4, 2021, seven members of the Guilford Chapter served pizza, salad and dessert to veterans and staff. The pizza and salad were generously donated by a local business. Chapter members donated cookies for dessert and a monetary donation was also presented to the executive director. Chapter members enjoyed fellowship with the veterans as they shared their stories. The center welcomes volunteers and donations.
Executive Director, Eric Willard, with Carol Jacobs (left) and Mary Dammann (right).