West Newbury Police Officers Participating in Home Base No Shave Fundraiser
WEST NEWBURY – Chief Jeffrey Durand is pleased to announce that the West Newbury Police Department will take part in the Home Base No Shave fundraiser for the first time in November.
Members of the Department may forgo facial hair restrictions during November and donate or raise $100 to support Home Base’s mission. Home Base assists veterans and their families in healing from invisible wounds such as post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries.
“We are learning more and more about the wounds of war, and the struggles veterans and their families face every day,” Chief Durand said. “I encourage community members to give generously, and commend Officer Emmanuel Terrero for organizing this important effort.”
The Department has set a goal of $1,000, but hopes to exceed that to provide even greater support to Home Base and veterans in need of critical services. Those interested in helping may donate here.
Home Base No Shave, which was formerly known as No Shave November, was created in 2015. It has raised more than $800,000 from more than 130 police departments across the country, representing more than 2,500 first responders.
About Home Base:
Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program, is dedicated to healing the invisible wounds for veterans of all eras, service members, military families and families of fallen soldiers through world-class clinical care, wellness, education and research.
Since its inception, Home Base has provided care and support to more than 21,000 veterans and family members and trained more than 73,000 clinicians, educators, first responders and community members – all at no cost to those individuals.
For more information, visit www.homebase.org.