Operation KP (Kitchen Project)
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Operation KP (Kitchen Project) has officially launched! The KP fund raising committee has distributed information about the renovation project, which we all know was much needed, since the last renovation was in 1945! Our goal was to raise 75% of the total cost ($200K) before breaking ground, which we did in January 2020! We have raised $199,804.45 as of March 17th 2020. Total projects costs are coming in at $212,842.75, as of March 2020. We built in a "cushion" for unforeseen costs and we are continuing to raise funds.
At the membership meeting on December 3rd it was announced that Commander Janet applied for a grant through the Home Depot Foundation. The Home Depot Foundation awarded our Post with $20,000.00 towards Operation KP! Our Post has received generous donations from the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 28 in the amount of $30,000.00 and Auxiliary Unit 28 in the amount of $10,000.00. Our Post is blessed and we can't say enough for all our donors and their support of our Post and all veterans! Our fundraising efforts continue to ensure all costs of our new kitchen will be covered. Any "overage" of donations received will go into a fund for our next project, a new roof! The projected date to have our new kitchen up and running is the middle of April. Thank you again for your consideration in donating and for the many donations that we have received! Please use the donate button below. Any amount is greatly appreciated. |
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operation "KP" Frequently Asked Questions
Why Now?
Our Post Building has been here more than 80 years! The last kitchen renovation was in 1945….74 years ago! As our membership has grown, so have the number of weekly dinners served.
What Needs to be Done and Why?
We discovered the kitchen needs new equipment -- including a new exhaust hood -- over our ovens. Health and safety codes have changed significantly over the past 74 years and Post 28's kitchen has kept up with the times. However, remodeling the kitchen is now needed for contemporary times. We will do it the right way and no other way.
What’s in it for the Post?
More room to accommodate increased meal service to our members and the public. The updated kitchen will enhance dinner service functionality and benefit all kitchen staff and volunteers. Heading into the next century, we need to accommodate changes in tastes. As Don "Chops" Rescorla and his wife, Ruth taught us in the 1970s, changes in food preferences, require changes in food choices.
What’s in it for me as a donor?
Pride, honor, and continued commitment to our mission of "veterans still serving veterans." For decades, our kitchen has raised proceeds for numerous veteran programs -- including Wilwin at Cygnet Cove -- and the Goodfellow’s program for children in need. American Legion Posts around the country look to us as a role model in serving veterans, veteran's families, and local communities.
What happens if we pass the $200K Goal?
Like our Post forefathers had the foresight to do, funds raised above the $200K goal will go into a Building Fund for anticipated upgrades -- including our roof -- which will soon need replacing. Our beloved building has been here for us for more than 80 years. And just like our homes, we need to update, renovate and maintain our Post building.
Together, we can ready our Post kitchen for the next century!
Our Post Building has been here more than 80 years! The last kitchen renovation was in 1945….74 years ago! As our membership has grown, so have the number of weekly dinners served.
What Needs to be Done and Why?
We discovered the kitchen needs new equipment -- including a new exhaust hood -- over our ovens. Health and safety codes have changed significantly over the past 74 years and Post 28's kitchen has kept up with the times. However, remodeling the kitchen is now needed for contemporary times. We will do it the right way and no other way.
What’s in it for the Post?
More room to accommodate increased meal service to our members and the public. The updated kitchen will enhance dinner service functionality and benefit all kitchen staff and volunteers. Heading into the next century, we need to accommodate changes in tastes. As Don "Chops" Rescorla and his wife, Ruth taught us in the 1970s, changes in food preferences, require changes in food choices.
What’s in it for me as a donor?
Pride, honor, and continued commitment to our mission of "veterans still serving veterans." For decades, our kitchen has raised proceeds for numerous veteran programs -- including Wilwin at Cygnet Cove -- and the Goodfellow’s program for children in need. American Legion Posts around the country look to us as a role model in serving veterans, veteran's families, and local communities.
What happens if we pass the $200K Goal?
Like our Post forefathers had the foresight to do, funds raised above the $200K goal will go into a Building Fund for anticipated upgrades -- including our roof -- which will soon need replacing. Our beloved building has been here for us for more than 80 years. And just like our homes, we need to update, renovate and maintain our Post building.
Together, we can ready our Post kitchen for the next century!
