FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Money Raised to Support NH Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families
Manchester, NH, April 24, 2024– Tune in on May 15 to hear from and support the New Hampshire military community through the 10th annual Veterans Count “Make 12-Hours Count Radiothon.”
The on-air fundraiser will broadcast from 6 am to 6 pm on The Pulse of NH stations, including News Talk 107.3 WTPL, 98.1 WTSN, and 107.3 WEMJ. Listeners will also find the radiothon on music stations, including Frank FM, 105.5 JYY, Country 93.3 The Wolf, and Country 95.3 & 107.1 The Wolf.
Easterseals NH Veterans Count is joining forces with Binnie Media to present a day of programming by and about veterans to fundraise for the New Hampshire military community. Hosted by Jack Heath of “Good Morning New Hampshire” and broadcast legend Mike Pomp, listeners will enjoy a day filled with stories, sponsor interviews, celebrity endorsements, and dignitary spotlights.
Last year, the “Make 12 Hours Count” Radiothon raised more than $90,000, which directly aided New Hampshire service members, veterans and their families through Veterans Count case management and emergency financial assistance. To support the 2024 Radiothon, donors can call the phone bank at 1.844.650.VETS (8387) on May 15, from 6 am – 6 pm, or donations can be made online at vetscount.org/donate.
Close to 100,000 NH residents over age 18 are either active-duty service members, in the National Guard or military veterans. That is roughly 1 in 10 adults in the Granite State. They are friends, family members, co-workers and neighbors.
Veterans and military families face daily challenges that Veterans Count addresses through exceptional, personalized care coordination and services, including: housing stabilization, employment, legal assistance, emotional support, aging and senior needs, disability services, transportation, substance use disorders, budgeting and financial management, emergency financial assistance, and clinical mental health counseling.
“Easterseals NH and Veterans Count invites everyone to tune in, listen, and contribute on May 15,” said Maureen Beauregard, President and CEO of Easterseals NH. “This special day of radio programming will be a real opportunity for everyone to get a better understanding of the challenges faced by our military community, and how to provide the support they need.”
“The Radiothon supports a great cause,” said Binnie Media president Massimo Rosati. “We are excited that Binnie Family Charities and Binnie Media can contribute to this important effort and provide the platform to educate our community about the needs of our service members, veterans and their families.”
The Radiothon is sponsored by FedPoint, presenting sponsor, with Abundant Life, Coca-Cola, Eastern Propane, Eversource GRB, Great Bay Sauna, Heritage HVAC, Jasmoor Roofing, Northeast Delta Dental, Patio Barn, Service Credit Union and Tuscan Brands.
About Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Services
Easterseals NH Veterans Count was founded in 2007 to provide a safety net of critical case management and emergency financial assistance to meet the unexpected crises of service members, veterans, and their families. Last year alone, the program served nearly 1,000 members of the military community, assisting them in accessing eligible benefits and services and obtaining employment and housing to build a sustainable and secure future. Veterans Count is committed to ensuring the dignity and overall well-being of service members, veterans and their families.
For more information about Easterseals NH Veterans Count visit, vetscount.org.
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