Legion donation brings roofing fund near completion

Thanks to a $1,000 donation pledge from Brazil American Legion Post 2, the Mary T. Klinker Veterans Resource Center in Lafayette is now within $1,500 of reaching a fund-raising goal of $6,000.

The money will be used to pay for materials to provide a roof for the home of Brazil resident Terry Batchelor, one of eight siblings who have all served in the military.

Batchelor is currently recovering from a stroke in a house with a leaky roof, requiring plastic tote buckets to be placed on the floor to catch rainwater.

Family members and volunteers will construct the new roof once the materials are purchased.

To donate, go to the Mary T. Klinker website:

www.mtkvets.org/donate

Please help spread some holiday cheer and help one of Brazil's own who is in need.