WESTBOROUGH – A regional organization now has a mobile way to assist veterans across the state.
In a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the senior center on March 24, Clear Path New England, a veterans assistance program based at Devens, received a mobile canteen, which will provide meals to veterans in need.
The canteen was purchased with help from local Lions clubs, including the Westborough Lions.
“It’s an extension of service to veterans in the community,” said William Harris, quartermaster for Westborough Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9013.
During the ceremonies on March 24, which included dinner, a member of the Harvard Lions Club told how the club connected with Clear Path to help with its service dog training program. That led to the building of two wellness rooms at Devens, followed by fundraising for the mobile canteen.
Lions Club International granted $35,000, with 20 clubs in Central Massachusetts raising an additional $14,000.
Local veterans groups, including the VFW and the American Legion, helped to bring the canteen to the senior center. In addition, representatives were on hand to recruit new members.
In addition, members of the Select Board and Police Department attended the ceremony, along with nearly three dozen veterans.
“It’s wonderful to help make this happen,” said Jeremiah Jones, outreach coordinator for Clear Path.
Clear Path New England is a wellness-based wellness center for veterans. It offers a range of programs, from exercise classes to reintegration for homeless veterans.
For information, visit www.clearpathne.org.
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