VFW Post 5839 W.K. Bowling Veterans Emergency Shelter

VFW Post 5839 W.K. Bowling Veterans Emergency Shelter The VFW in Prestonsburg, KY. is getting ready to start construction of a new Veterans Emergency Shelter Building. The Ground Breaking is April 2 @ 2:00 The W.K.

VFW Post 5839 in Prestonsburg, KY 41653 is building a 6,000 sq ft facility to temporay house Veterans and their families who are homeless or lose their home due to natural disasters and loss of employment. Bowling Veterans Emergency Shelter is a non-profit origination that will provide Veterans with the resources to get back on their feet and become self-efficient. Keep in mind the VFW is funding

most of the cost to build but are in need of the community's help to make this possible and keep this shelter functioning. Every donation will help feed, clothes, provide a warm bed, and other resources necessary to Veterans. There are no donations too small or too large, every dime is very much appreciated.

09/01/2019
01/17/2017

Just an update on the new building....it is under roof and the walkway between the buildings is almost complete....but work has slowed to a crawl because the post is low on funds. If you can donate or know someone that can please contact Calvin Howell at 606-226-5573. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

07/15/2016

Well everyone the footer should be started next week and then the steel structure will be put up and the roof should be on then the inside work begins....thank God its finally getting started the weather has stopped our progress along with a few unexpected problems but the project is well on its way now.

07/08/2016

Good evening everyone: Well the floor joists were delivered to the VFW today and the rest of the steel building should be arriving soon. The rain has halted work on the footer for the Veterans Homeless Shelter but hopefully we will be able to get underway again soon. If any of you would like to make a donation to this worthy cause send it to the VFW 3106 S. Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, KY. 41653. I will try to keep everyone posted on the progress.

03/23/2016

Just a reminder of the Ground Breaking Ceremony to be held for this facility on April 2, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Please plan to attend and give your support. Thank you.

03/23/2016

If you have any ideas on how to raise funds for this great cause please feel free to contact us via message or at VFW Post 5839. Thank you all for your support!!!

If you would like to make a donation please click the link below. Thank you!!!!https://www.gofundme.com/veteranshelter
03/23/2016

If you would like to make a donation please click the link below. Thank you!!!!

https://www.gofundme.com/veteranshelter

VFW Post 5839 is building a 6,000 sq ft facility to temporay house Veterans and their families who are homeless or lose their home due to natural disasters and loss of employment. The W.K. Bowling Veterans Emergency Shelter will provide Veterans with the resources to get back on their feet and be...

03/20/2016

Hello everyone! This site was set up to let you know that a new building is going to be built in Prestonsburg, KY. It will be a 6,000 sq. ft. facility to serve the community as a Veterans/community Emergency Shelter. If families in the area have lost their home due to fire, flood, or other means they can have a place to stay for up to 90 days. If a Veteran i in need of assistance they can receive all the help they need with this facility. We are having a Ground Breaking Ceremony on April 2, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. and we are welcoming the community. We are in need of donations to complete this facility. Please feel free to contact us on this page.

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3106 South Lake Drive
Prestonsburg, KY
41653

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