Calhoun County Red White Blue Foundation

02/13/2026

Make sure you mark your calendar!! We are so honored to have TWTH make in southwest Michigan!! Celebrate our 250th Birthday by attending and honoring all Vietnam Veterans and their families and reflect on the service and sacrifice of the 58,281 service men and women on the wall!

02/12/2026

The Wall That Heals will be in Battle Creek August 19-23. SAVE THE DATE!!

02/12/2026

To celebrate the 250th B-day of the USA, the Calhoun Count Red White Blue Foundation is bringing The Wall That Heals, a ¾ size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (the Wall), in DC to southwest Michigan. The Wall That Heals will be at the Harper Creek High School soccer field

The purpose is to honor those in southwest Michigan who died in Vietnam,
to honor those in southwest Michigan who died since returning from Vietnam,
to honor their families in southwest Michigan,
and to educate about the Vietnam War and the sacrifices on our behalf.

01/17/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 18–23 August 2026: In Memory Program

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s (VVMF) created the "In Memory" program honors all Vietnam veterans who have passed away, enabling the families and friends of those who came home and later died the opportunity to have them forever memorialized. The "In Memory" program is inclusive to honor all Vietnam Veterans, regardless of their cause of death.

If you have a veteran who qualifies and you want to honor them, then you can learn more about the In Memory Program and how you can honor your Vietnam hero by visiting https://www.vvmf.org/In-Memory-Program.

When a Vietnam veteran is honored through the VVMF "In Memory" program, their photo will be included on an Honor Roll display alongside the images of other honorees from Michigan.

To be included in the "In Memory" Honor Roll display when “The Wall That Heals” comes to Harper Creek High School August 19, the VVMF must have received your application before July 19.

VVMF honors Vietnam veterans who have died each year due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer and other causes related to their service.

12/16/2025

SAVE THE DATE! 18–23 August 2026

The Calhoun County Red White and Blue Foundation is proud to announcement The Wall That Heals is coming to Harper Creek High School Soccer Complex, Battle Creek, MI August 18-23.

Special thank go to the Harper Creek Community School for allowing to use their facilities.

This powerful 3/4-scale replica of The WALL in Washington, D.C. honors the 58,281 service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Also, the exhibit will include an Education Center featuring the Hometown Heros and the In Memory Honor Roll.

This exhibit is a must see for everyone!

12/13/2025

Correction to the November meeting minutes:
The Board approved $425 annual dues to be a member of the Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce, not $4425.

12/13/2025

At its quarterly meeting in November, the Foundation Board approved the following:
Approved $12,000 fee to bring The Wall That Heals to Battle Creek – Kalamazoo
Approved $1,250 for Military Discount signs for local businesses
Approved Veterans Day $1,000 expenses for AV support, chair rental, Friends Church for printing brochures.
Appointed Colonel Walker to chair The Wall That Heals committee and Bob Secrist to co-chair
Approved $500 grant to 110thWing at Battle Creek Air National Guard to sponsor Air Force Ball.
Approved $4425 dues to become Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce member

11/26/2025

SAVE THE DATE!
18–23 August 2026
Thanks to the Calhoun County Red White and Blue Foundation, The Wall That Heals is returning to our community!
This powerful 3/4-scale replica of the WALL in Washington, D.C. honors the 58,281 service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
We are grateful to the Calhoun County Red White and Blue Foundation for bringing this important tribute back to Calhoun County. Help us get the word out! Stay tuned for further information!!

08/24/2025

Proud to announce the Calhoun County Red White and Blue Foundation approved the grant to support The American Legion Post 298 and their Annual Veterans Dinner FREE to all Veterans! Hope to see you there!

08/21/2025

The Red White Blue Foundation approved a grant of $2,000 to Veterans Helping Veterans for its building restoration project.

08/16/2025

Next meeting of the Calhoun County Red White Blue Foundation Board is Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Biggby Coffee, 30 Hill Road, Battle Creek, MI.

07/30/2025

The Battle Creek Battle Jacks Baseball team held veterans night Friday, 25 July.
A 50/50 raffle that evening resulted in $445 for the Red White Blue Foundation. We thank the Battle Creek Battle Jacks.