Between raising money for AED machines for the Sheriff’s Reserves and acting on their Adopt-A-Veteran initiative, Adopt-A-Soldier Door County has been kept busy this spring. This winter, the organization embarked on a new venture to help veterans in the community with an array of projects to help maintain their homes and way of living. One of the initiatives involves helping a World War II veteran replace his sewer and water line as well changing out two sidewalk flaps. 

The group is also helping a disabled veteran re-side their home. The bill doesn’t stop at house projects, as one veteran is even getting assistance with getting their teeth replaced. A different task is their AED project that will help the Door County Sheriff’s Reserves in response to emergencies. To go along with the AED’s, the organization is also purchasing fire extinguishers and first-aid kits so that the reserves can form portable kiosks. Adopt-A-Soldier Director Nancy Hutchinson pointed to the convenience of having these portable kiosks in public.

This project is still in its fundraising stages, and Hutchinson says monetary donations are always helpful. In an effort not to expose anyone to COVID19, Adopt-A-Soldier will not hold their pancake breakfast fundraiser this year.