Legislation to rename Lynchburg VA clinic after Desmond Doss passes House, heads to Biden

December 17th, 2024|Comments Off on Legislation to rename Lynchburg VA clinic after Desmond Doss passes House, heads to Biden

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) to rename the Lynchburg VA Clinic after Private First Class Desmond T. Doss has passed the U.S. House

Local veterans work to restore Desmond Doss’ childhood home

January 22nd, 2024|Comments Off on Local veterans work to restore Desmond Doss’ childhood home

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lynchburg Area Veterans Council is working to improve the childhood home of a famous World War II hero in order to help other veterans. The house that sits at 1309

Two plaques presented to Lynchburg Parks & Rec and Accutech

December 18th, 2023|Comments Off on Two plaques presented to Lynchburg Parks & Rec and Accutech

Yesterday we finally presented two plaques to Parks & Rec and Accutech for their great help with the Honor and Remember tree planting. Tom Current gave a very touching speech how the three sisters of

From Struggles to Triumphs: The Resilience of Lynchburg’s Veterans

December 18th, 2023|Comments Off on From Struggles to Triumphs: The Resilience of Lynchburg’s Veterans

This article just came out in the "Forest Living Magazine" and it is very appropriate for the Christmas season as it shines a bright light on LAVC for our steadfast efforts in helping our veterans

Tom Current HONORED at Gala Event

August 20th, 2023|Comments Off on Tom Current HONORED at Gala Event

Last Saturday evening there were over 400 people gathered downtown at the Lynchburg Grand Hotel for the Honored Gala Event hosted by Andre Whitehead recognizing the movers and shakers in the community. I nominated Lynchburg

Grand Opening: Man at Arms Ministry

June 12th, 2023|Comments Off on Grand Opening: Man at Arms Ministry

LVAC was able to attend the grand opening of a new Veterans' Sanctuary in Bedford County on the Big Otter River, run by Brian and Raquel Moore with "Man at Arms Ministry." Veterans will be

Homes for Heroes Partnership Announcement

June 6th, 2023|Comments Off on Homes for Heroes Partnership Announcement

Homes for Heroes offers Lynchburg Area Veterans Council members exclusive access to a nationwide network of real estate and mortgage specialists committed to providing real savings to its members. We help LAVC supporters save an

LAVC Car Show!

May 18th, 2023|Comments Off on LAVC Car Show!

The rain almost stopped a good day, but we showed up anyway.

‘The past recaptured’: Desmond T. Doss’ childhood home in Lynchburg helps homeless veterans today

November 10th, 2022|Comments Off on ‘The past recaptured’: Desmond T. Doss’ childhood home in Lynchburg helps homeless veterans today

For 112 years, the childhood home of Desmond T. Doss has stood tall on Garfield Avenue in Lynchburg, blending in well on the city’s presidential streets. Like many others in the area, the early-1900s built

‘Just one more’: Lynchburg’s own Desmond T. Doss honored at Monument Terrace rally

October 14th, 2022|Comments Off on ‘Just one more’: Lynchburg’s own Desmond T. Doss honored at Monument Terrace rally

Friday's weekly Support the Troops Rally at Monument Terrace had a special meaning, as the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council celebrated the city’s fourth annual Desmond T. Doss Day. In 2019, then-Mayor Treney Tweedy declared every

Desmond T. Doss Day celebrated at Monument Terrace

October 14th, 2022|Comments Off on Desmond T. Doss Day celebrated at Monument Terrace

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Local veterans and the community celebrated Desmond T. Doss Day Friday morning. They gather every Friday for their 'Support the Troops Rally' and haven't missed a Friday in over 20 years.

Cast your vote! Lynchburg Area Veterans Council competes for $10,000 grant

March 17th, 2022|Comments Off on Cast your vote! Lynchburg Area Veterans Council competes for $10,000 grant

The Lynchburg Area Veterans Council is one of three finalists for a $10,000 grant from Homes For Heroes Foundation. Veterans Council President Tom Current says the money would go toward helping veterans who are in

Lynchburg veterans council needs your help to win $10K!

February 18th, 2022|Comments Off on Lynchburg veterans council needs your help to win $10K!

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg Area Veterans Council could receive a large grant from the Homes for Heroes Foundation, but they’ll need your votes to do it. The council is one of three semi-finalists

Group looking for help housing homeless heroes

February 17th, 2022|Comments Off on Group looking for help housing homeless heroes

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - In its 8th year helping veterans with everything from food insecurity to car repairs, the Lynchburg Area Veteran’s Council has noticed the biggest battle here at home is homelessness. 30-year retired

Here’s how you can help a Hill City veterans group win a national grant

February 16th, 2022|Comments Off on Here’s how you can help a Hill City veterans group win a national grant

The Lynchburg Area Veterans Council says they’ll use the money to fight veteran homelessness LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Area Veterans Council is one of three national finalists to win a $10,000 grant from the

Help Us Earn $10,000 From The Homes for Heroes Grant

February 16th, 2022|Comments Off on Help Us Earn $10,000 From The Homes for Heroes Grant

We are honored to have been nominated by an affiliate of Homes for Heroes, for a $10,000 grant from the Homes for Heroes Foundation! We need your help to secure this grant, which will make

Watch Now: Lynchburg Area Veterans Council celebrates Desmond T. Doss Day

October 9th, 2021|Comments Off on Watch Now: Lynchburg Area Veterans Council celebrates Desmond T. Doss Day

Attendees at Friday's weekly Support the Troops Rally at Monument Terrace in Lynchburg had an extra occasion to commemorate as the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council also celebrated Desmond T. Doss Day. In 2019, then-Mayor Treney

Unlikely Hero Still Aids Veterans

January 7th, 2021|Comments Off on Unlikely Hero Still Aids Veterans

The memory of Lynchburg, Virginia's, "hometown hero," Desmond T. Doss is helping homeless veterans in Central Virginia Do you know the story of Desmond Doss? You may have seen part of it in the award-winning

Lynchburg resident and former Tuskegee Airman honored at Monument Terrace

December 25th, 2020|Comments Off on Lynchburg resident and former Tuskegee Airman honored at Monument Terrace

LYNCHBURG, Va., (WSET) — A long-time Lynchburg resident and former Tuskegee Airman was honored at Monument Terrace on Christmas Day. Alfred Farrar called Lynchburg his home for many years. He recently passed away, just days

Lynchburg Area Veterans Council honors late former Tuskegee Airman

December 25th, 2020|Comments Off on Lynchburg Area Veterans Council honors late former Tuskegee Airman

At noon Christmas Day, the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council gathered for its weekly troop rally, marking the 995th week of the tradition at Monument Terrace downtown, where they honored the life and service of former

Desmond Doss’ Childhood House Becomes Veteran’s Home

November 11th, 2020|Comments Off on Desmond Doss’ Childhood House Becomes Veteran’s Home

After living on the streets for many years, Butch, a Navy veteran, has found a home. Butch is one of three veterans currently living in a home owned by the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council at

Plaque dedication cements Desmond T. Doss legacy at childhood home

October 12th, 2020|Comments Off on Plaque dedication cements Desmond T. Doss legacy at childhood home

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A crowd gathered outside a small house in Lynchburg Monday morning. But one man in the crowd saw Monday a little differently from the rest. “This is incredible. This is simply

Special ceremony honors Desmond Doss

October 12th, 2020|Comments Off on Special ceremony honors Desmond Doss

It's been 75 years since a Lynchburg native received our nation's highest military honor. Watch The Full Story

PRESS RELEASE: Desmond T. Doss Day in Lynchburg

October 1st, 2020|Comments Off on PRESS RELEASE: Desmond T. Doss Day in Lynchburg

Lynchburg Area Veterans Council announces DESMOND T. DOSS DAY in the City of Lynchburg on October 12, and a special ceremony to be held at his birthplace at 1309 Garfield Avenue, marking the 75th Anniversary

Desmond Doss remembered 75 years after heroic actions in WWII

May 5th, 2020|Comments Off on Desmond Doss remembered 75 years after heroic actions in WWII

BEDFORD Co., Va. (WSET) -- This week marks the 75th anniversary that local World War II hero Desmond Doss saved the lives of nearly 100 men in Japan. Desmond T. Doss was a United States

Lynchburg veterans leaving prison have new hope

September 14th, 2018|Comments Off on Lynchburg veterans leaving prison have new hope

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Military vets coming out of prison may find new opportunities in the Lynchburg area, thanks to local organizations in the Hill City that are making the return to society easier.

Thursday, January 11 2018

January 11th, 2018|Comments Off on Thursday, January 11 2018

After living in his van for 7 months, veteran Roy and his service dog Remi get a new home

Friday, January 5 2018

January 5th, 2018|Comments Off on Friday, January 5 2018

"Veterans helping Veterans;" 92-year-old WWII vet gets a new, warm home Read More: http://wset.com/news/local/veterans-helping-veterans-92-year-old-wwii-vet-gets-a-new-warm-home

2017 Veterans Day Parade

November 11th, 2017|Comments Off on 2017 Veterans Day Parade

Lynchburg holds first Veterans Day parade in nearly 80 years CLICK HERE

Friday, April 21st 2017

April 21st, 2017|Comments Off on Friday, April 21st 2017

Veterans mark 800 weeks of rallies at Monument Terrace ABC 13 WSET in Lynchburg - Friday, April 21st 2017

March 28th 2016

March 28th, 2016|Comments Off on March 28th 2016

Local Vets helping local vets - Lynchburg Area Veterans Council ABC 13 WSET in Lynchburg; Monday, March 28th 2016