Assemblywoman to help Veterans of Foreign Wars in Fresno with new roof
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FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria will join local partners on Friday and community partners to present a check to the E.G. Henry Gutiérrez Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8900, which will assist veterans in getting a new roof.
Ride to help Veterans of Foreign Wars in Fresno get a roof
In 2023, officials say the entire roof of VFW Post 8900 located at North Blythe Avenue in Fresno collapsed. Due to the extensive damages caused by the roof collapse, over 300 members of VFW Post 8900 no longer have access to the building for meetings, to receive veteran services, or to host community events.
According to officials, Assemblywoman Soria worked with local partners and community organizations to rally community support and raise donations to help with repair costs and will present a check to its members at the VFW Post 8900 on Friday from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Mexican American veterans established the E.G. Henry Gutiérrez Hall to serve the needs of fellow Mexican-Americans who fought in World War II but were denied membership to join other VFWs. The hall has since served as an important community gathering space for quinceañeras, dinners, dances, and other events.
