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Photo Gallery

Homeless and Veterans are Two Words That Should Never Go Together

help us keep these two words apart - click here and help our veterans !

Field of Honor, Bedminster, NJ

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Holmdel, N.J.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Holmdel, N.J.

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Photo Credit Stacia McDonough

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Holmdel, N.J.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Holmdel, N.J.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Holmdel, N.J.

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 Photo Credit Stacia McDonough 

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 Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, Holmdel, New Jersey. Veteran’s Day, 2008.  
Sergeant  John E. McDonough’s posthumous, “In Memory” induction ceremony. 

His  widow, Mrs. Stacia McDonough, lighting his ceremonial candle in front of  a standing room only crowd. 

Zimmer Biomet - 2016

Veteran’s Appreciation Luncheon 2018

Zimmer Biomet - 2016

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 Zimmer Biomet graciously hosts a month-long event collecting much needed new  clothing, toiletries and necessities for NJ’s homeless veterans residing  at a Lyons, NJ facility. All donated items were hand delivered by Mrs.  McDonough and the dedicated volunteers.  Pictured in the photo are Zimmer Biomet employees, Mrs. Stacia McDonough, and a team of tireless volunteers. 

Stacia hard at work

Veteran’s Appreciation Luncheon 2018

Zimmer Biomet - 2016

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Veteran’s Appreciation Luncheon 2018

Veteran’s Appreciation Luncheon 2018

Veteran’s Appreciation Luncheon 2018

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 The Independence for Veterans, Inc.  Volunteers with Stacia McDonough.  

“They Kept Us Safe, Let’s Keep Them Warm”

2019 - 8th Annual Veterans Christmas Drive

Christmas "Angel" Tree - 2019

Delivering donations to a transitional housing facility in Lyons, New Jersey.

Delivering donations to a transitional housing facility in Lyons, New Jersey.

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 At Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Mendham, New Jersey.

A special thanks to the manager, Catherine Bubet.

Delivering donations to a transitional housing facility in Lyons, New Jersey.

Delivering donations to a transitional housing facility in Lyons, New Jersey.

Delivering donations to a transitional housing facility in Lyons, New Jersey.

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From L to R: 

Our dedicated volunteers: Mrs. Harriette Doll and Mrs. Nancy Stober-McCarthy.

Delivering donations to a transitional housing facility in Lyons, New Jersey.

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 Mrs. Nancy Stober-McCarthy shows off one of the hoodies donated by the Watchung Hills Elks.

“As Americans, we must keep our veterans in the forefront."

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 One of Santa’s many sleighs.

“As Americans, we must keep our veterans in the forefront."

“As Americans, we must keep our veterans in the forefront."

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 Mrs.  McDonough was inspired to start this innovative campaign in loving  memory of her late husband, John,  an enlisted, decorated Sergeant in  the U.S. Air Force who served “In Country” during the Vietnam War. The annual collection is now officially “Dedicated in Memory of John E. McDonough.”

“As Americans, we must keep our veterans in the forefront."

“As Americans, we must keep our veterans in the forefront."

“As Americans, we must keep our veterans in the forefront."

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For their service, bravery, and unimaginable sacrifices  these noble warriors should be revered, and never forgotten,” says Mrs.  McDonough. She is thrilled by the tremendous success of her previous  campaigns. “I am looking forward to a banner year, hoping I can spread a  little bit of Christmas cheer to our amazing heroes,” she adds. 

Post Christmas Donations

Sleigh bound for the Hope For Veterans transitional housing facility, Lyons, N.J.

Sleigh bound for the Hope For Veterans transitional housing facility, Lyons, N.J.

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Our sincerest thanks to the American Legion, Warren, NJ Post 293.
 

Sleigh bound for the Hope For Veterans transitional housing facility, Lyons, N.J.

Sleigh bound for the Hope For Veterans transitional housing facility, Lyons, N.J.

Sleigh bound for the Hope For Veterans transitional housing facility, Lyons, N.J.

Joseph Doll, Vietnam Veteran and DAV Officer, and David Gilliam, Army Veteran and Rolling Thunder Na

 Joseph Doll, Vietnam Veteran and DAV Officer, and David Gilliam, Army Veteran and Rolling Thunder National member.  

All gifts were hand delivered. 

Mission accomplished!

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 On  February 12, 2020, another successful delivery of brand new winter  clothing, toiletries and necessities to a New Jersey veteran’s  transitional housing facility.
From L to R: Volunteer Nancy Stober-McCarthy, and U.S. Navy veteran Rob R.

Annual new clothing/toiletries/necessities Christmas collection


 Bountiful toiletry gift bags assembled with love and hand delivered to the homeless veterans residing at a Lyons, N.J. shelter.

An assortment of brand new items collected for the annual Christmas drive.

April 22, 2020

A bountiful delivery of fresh fruit to the Lyons, NJ homeless Veteran’s shelter.

A bountiful delivery of fresh fruit to the Lyons, NJ homeless Veteran’s shelter.

A bountiful delivery of fresh fruit to the Lyons, NJ homeless Veteran’s shelter.

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A bountiful delivery of fresh fruit to the Lyons, NJ homeless Veteran’s shelter.

A bountiful delivery of fresh fruit to the Lyons, NJ homeless Veteran’s shelter.

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A tremendous thanks to the Somerville Elks

BPOE  1068 for their incredible thoughtfulness, and generosity. Everything  was hand delivered by our volunteer extraordinaire, Mrs. Nancy  Stober-McCarthy, who always goes the extra mile for our heroes in need.  

May 1, 2020 Helping hands during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Through the incredible kindness and compassion of Mr. Jim  McGrady of the Somerville Elks BPOE 1608, and the tireless efforts of  Nancy Stober-McCarthy, we were able to deliver delicious home cooked  meals to the formerly homeless veterans residents at the Lyons, NJ  transitional housing facility.

Our sincerest thanks to the Elks!

May 20, 2020 Girl Scout cookies delivered to the Lyons, NJ Veterans housing facility.

May 20, 2020 Girl Scout cookies delivered to the Lyons, NJ Veterans housing facility.

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May 20, 2020 Girl Scout cookies delivered to the Lyons, NJ Veterans housing facility.

May 20, 2020 Girl Scout cookies delivered to the Lyons, NJ Veterans housing facility.

May 20, 2020 Girl Scout cookies delivered to the Lyons, NJ Veterans housing facility.

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Donation courtesy of the Somerville Elks BPOE 1068. Hand delivered with love by Nancy Stober-McCarthy. 

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