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VFW Presents Charitable Endowments

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(L) Chris Kulikoski, Adjutant/Past Commander; (M) Paul Spera, Quartermaster/Past Commander-In-Chief ‘94; (R) Bobby Cagiano, Post Commander.
(L) Chris Kulikoski, Adjutant/Past Commander; (M) Paul Spera, Quartermaster/Past Commander-In-Chief ‘94; (R) Bobby Cagiano, Post Commander.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), North End Post 144, presented this year’s charitable endowments at the January 14th meeting of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). 

Photo: Michelle Morgan (click to enlarge)
Photo: Michelle Morgan (click to enlarge)

Awards with checks of $1,000 were presented to the North End Athletic Association, the Nazzaro Community Center and the North End Health Center.

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