Charlie's Wishes for Veteran's
Join us in our mission to bring comfort and joy to veterans through fulfilling their heartfelt wishes. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our country.
Events
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our 1st Annual Charlie's Vet Fest on October 11th. With only two short months to plan, what an incredible day it turned out to be! Special thanks to the following: Mayor Brubaker and the City of Elyria for allowing us to hold our event on the square, to every councilman and those running for office who came to support us, Mr. Christopher Lococo and his cadets from Elyria High School JRTOC for their incredible performance and assistance with setting up, decorating and breaking down the event, The Svette Signers for their remarkable performances, Matt Doyle for his performance, Heather Campbell, Fayanna Flores, Jordan St. Clair, Elyria Park and Rec, and to all of our vendors for joining us for the day: Bomber's Snow Cups & Lemonade, Bone Appetit Creamery, Brookdale Assisted Living, CareSource, Enchanted Stitches and Decor, Families First Health Services, First Light HHC, Home Instead, JewelryByBelieve, Mama B's Crafty Creations, Office On Aging, Rogers Creations, Shupps Paws of Valor, Smashby's, Through the Looking Glass, University Hospitals (Elyria), VA (Sheffield - Abbe Rd), Veterans Visiting Veterans (UH), VFW Auxiliary Post 1079, Victory Home Care Agency and Wildfire Crafts.
We look forward to seeing you next year for our annual event!
About Us
Charlie's Wishes For Veterans is a compassionate non-profit organization dedicated to supporting veterans and their spouses during challenging times. Our goal is to create memorable experiences and bring joy to those who have served our nation.
Rooted in a family legacy of military service, we are dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of our nation's veterans by granting their last wishes. My Dad, Sgt. Charles Rogers, served in the United States Air Force. My Uncle, Sgt. Charles "Ross" Williams, served in the United States Army as a Ranger. We understand the importance of creating meaningful moments for those who have given so much for our freedoms. Our mission is to bring dignity, respect, and peace to veterans and their families by fulfilling their final wishes, ensuring they are celebrated with the love and honor they deserve.
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Behind every uniform is a story of sacrifice, courage, and resilience. Many disabled veterans return home facing battles they never expected - physical injuries, emotional wounds, and the challenge of starting over. Your donation can change a life. It can mean a warm bed, a path for healing, a second chance.
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Projects
Impacting Lives
Explore our ongoing projects that aim to improve the quality of life for veterans and their loved ones. Discover how you can be part of these meaningful endeavors that make a difference in the veteran community.
House Projects
Renovating Homes
Through house remodeling projects, we transform veterans' living spaces to make them more comfortable and suitable for their specific needs.
We were recently able to assist a veteran in removing a vanity sink and toilet and installing a new ADA chair height toilet, pedestal sink and grab bar. The materials and labor were donated in memory of Sgt. Charles Rogers.
Charlie's Community Partners
