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Make 12 Hours Radiothon – 9
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Jeff Pierce and retired Major General Doug Farnham continue NewsRadio WGAN’s Make 12 Hours Count for Veterans Forward Radiothon, highlighting the importance of helping Maine veterans before temporary challenges become larger crises.

Sarah Bernier of Veterans Forward shares how peer specialists help veterans navigate benefits and essential services, including assistance that helped a family restore electricity during a medical hardship.

Jim Ghering of the Aroostook Veterans Alliance discusses efforts to help homeless veterans find housing and the unique challenges facing veterans in rural Maine.

Emily Bain of Bill Dodge Auto Group highlights the company’s support for Veterans Forward, including the Hot Rods and Heroes car show, and shares how community donations can help veterans regain stability, housing, and employment.

Support Veterans Forward, a program of Easterseals Maine, at WGAN.com/veteransforward

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