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Make 12 Hours Radiothon – 5

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Make 12 Hours Radiothon – 5

Jeff Pierce and Jon Shannon continue WGAN’s Make 12 Hours Count for Veterans Forward Radiothon, highlighting the critical assistance Veterans Forward, a program of Easterseals Maine, provides to Maine veterans and their families.

Former Maine Corrections Commissioner and Army veteran Randall Liberty discusses housing, employment, treatment, and reentry support for veterans. Army and Navy veteran Randy Libby shares how Veterans Forward helped him and his daughter secure temporary housing during a difficult time.

The hour also highlights the Hot Rods and Heroes car show, which supports Veterans Forward through vehicle entry fees.

Help Maine veterans at WGAN.com/veteransforward

 

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