What a year 2024 has been for Mishawaka Troop Town! From generous donations to significant construction progress, this season has been nothing short of remarkable. Here’s a recap of the key moments that have shaped our journey to combat veteran homelessness this year.
February 29th Our "POP-UP with a Purpose" event was a massive success, raising over $4,000 for MTT. This incredible achievement highlights the generosity of our supporters and the commitment of our community to help veterans in need. A huge thank you to everyone involved—this victory is yours!
March 27th A heartfelt thanks goes out to Dave’s Pub for their unwavering support of Mishawaka Troop Town. Community partnerships like these help us continue our mission.
April 10th All five foundations for our veteran housing units have been poured! With water and sewer lines soon to follow, we are making strides toward turning these foundations into homes. We are actively navigating two major grant processes and are seeking annual sponsors. Every contribution, big or small, gets us closer to making these homes a reality!
April 11th Shoutout to Electric Local 153 for their generous donation! Without the support of our community members, none of this progress would be possible. Thank you for standing by our side.
May 23rd We're seeing the layout of our village come to life, and it’s thrilling! The team sat down with WSBT-TV to reflect on the organization’s journey and share the importance of Memorial Day.
June 6th The City of Mishawaka launched its Buy a Brick program to honor veterans past, present, and future. Funds from this initiative will go directly to supporting MTT. For just $75, you can memorialize a loved one while supporting veterans in need. Deadline to purchase is July 31st.
July 13th Our Annual Rummage Sale at VFW Post 360 was a blast! We thank everyone who came out to snag great deals and support our mission.
July 30thExciting news! Mishawaka Troop Town was featured on the front page of The Mishawaka Enterprise. Stay tuned—we had big announcements in the works!
August 24th Marine Riders Michiana, thank you for organizing an awesome event and your continuous support. Your dedication keeps us moving forward!
August 30th A big thanks to First Baptist Church and the MCAC Wildcats for choosing MTT as their nonprofit to support during their Alumni Fundraiser. It’s support like this that makes our mission possible!
September 7th The day we’ve been waiting for! Construction of the MTT Welcome Center has officially begun, starting with the subfloor. This marks a major milestone for our community.
September 14th A special shoutout to the volunteer team from Lippert Industries who helped raise the walls of the Welcome Center! Their hard work and dedication have truly brought this project to life. Watch the thrilling progress in our two-minute video as we continue this exciting journey together.
A huge thank you to our donors, volunteers, and community partners. Your support allows us to keep moving forward, and we are deeply grateful. Stay updated on our progress by following Mishawaka Troop Town on Facebook, and together, let’s keep building a better future for our veterans!
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