NORFOLK, Va. — "Military Support Spotlight" is exactly as it sounds: a spotlight on those who support our military members and their families.
13News Now is partnering with Mid-Atlantic STIHL, Thompson Creek Windows, and First Team Auto to give back to the thousands of people in our region who choose to serve and protect our freedoms by joining the military.
These men and women and their families go through more than we can begin to understand while in and out of service. So, we decided to recognize four local nonprofits that go the extra mile to support military members and families in Hampton Roads.
These nonprofits range in their services from active-duty help to veteran help, economic well-being, and mental health awareness. The list is long.
We chose each of these four organizations by vetting their success stories and calling people who have used them for help. Each nonprofit is certified a 501(c)(3) in Hampton Roads, meaning their work directly impacts and serves our community.
And here's the fun part — it's a surprise! These groups, and the people behind them, had no idea they were being recognized. We told them we were filming a 'Making a Mark' segment, but the truth? We were there to honor them and their service to our military members.
Join us in celebrating these four local nonprofits in our "Military Support Spotlight" segments, July 8-12, on 13News Now Daybreak. We'll tell you a bit about each organization and what they do, highlighting the various ways they support service members. And we'll tell you how you can support them, too!
It’s our way of saying thank you, for the selfless service they provide to the men and women of our armed forces.
Check back all week as we highlight more Military Support Spotlights: