2/22/13 - The Comfort Food with a Twist event was held last night at the Elk Lodge in Howell to raise money for an upcoming event to serve local women veterans. The event provided dinner and some cooking instructions to the two dozen attendees from Chef Renee Chodkowski, known locally as The Great Foodini. The event was held to raise funds for the 2nd annual Women Veterans Day of Caring, hosted by Women Supporting Women Veterans. That event will take place on April 13th and provide local women vets with information on issues like benefits, eligibility, and how to create a resume. Experts will also provide advice about problems that some women veterans face, such as homelessness and post-traumatic stress disorder. WSWV Executive Director Arlene Callaghan tells WHMI that the event was started last year to reach a group of people who are under-represented among veterans in the amount of service and support they receive. Undersheriff Mike Murphy was also on hand at last nightâs fundraiser to auction off winter accessories to attendees, raising more than $400 for the event. For more information on the Day of Caring, contact Callaghan at (810) 599-6014 or by email at wswvets@gmail.com. More information can also be found by clicking the link below. (TD)
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