Local nonprofit organization Turning Points in America is hosting a breakfast to honor veterans on Saturday, March 2 at the Applebee’s at the St. Johns Town Center.
To be held from 8 to 10 a.m., “Breakfast with Our Heroes” will enable attendees to meet those who served, extend a helping hand to homeless veterans and honor the service of all veterans. The event will celebrate the March birthdays of the Navy Reserve and the Navy Seabees, as well as recognize Vietnam Veterans Day and K9 Veterans Day. In addition, the event will feature raffles, a silent auction and music by the Let Freedom Sing Chorus. The cost to attend is $12 each or three tickets for $30.
Turning Points in America is asking for donated tickets for veterans in need at the Clara White Mission, Sulzbacher Center, Women Veterans Boulevard House and NE Florida Women Veterans Center. The nonprofit is also inviting event attendees to bring food for homeless veterans that is individually prepackaged and nonperishable. They are also seeking sponsorships of the event.
The Applebee’s at the Town Center is located at 4507 Town Center Parkway in Jacksonville. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-our-heroes-tickets-55172285792#tickets to order tickets. For more information, call (904) 705-6439.
Turning Points in America is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization founded in 2016 and located in Jacksonville. For more information, visit www.turningpointsinamerica.org.
