Susan and John Lawrence have been named recipients of the 2012 Veterans Inc. Whiting Award for Philanthropy. Pepper’s will receive the award on October 20th at the biennial Military Ball Gala for Veterans Inc., a Massachusetts-based non-profit organization serving to provide supportive, transitional and permanent housing, food assistance, and employment services/training to veterans and their families.
Pepper’s Catering has been deeply involved with Veterans Inc. since 1999. During the past 13 years, the Lawrences have provided culinary classes as a resource for veterans and given cooking demonstrations focused on healthy meal preparation. And each year, John and Susan donate the Pepper’s staff and expertise for the biennial Military Ball Gala, catering the affair free of charge.
“Since the beginning of their involvement with Veterans Inc., John and Susan have been champions in our organization,” said Lieutenant Colonel Vincent J. Perrone, President and CEO of Veterans Inc. “Their involvement really goes beyond their generosity as Pepper’s Catering. In addition to volunteering food-based services like cooking classes and catering, John and Susan are actively involved in soliciting donations and additional volunteers for events as well as working on the logistics that are so important for continuing the work we do to help our nation’s veterans and their families thrive.”
Pepper's is proud of our efforts to help nonprofit organizations and the local community. Our volunteer endeavors have included working with The Worcester County Food Bank, the Special Olympics, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Rachel’s Table, the Girl Scouts, Go Red for Women at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, the March of Dimes, the United Way, the VNA Care Network, and the Veterans Administration.
About Veterans Inc.
Veterans Inc.’s mission is to help veterans re-gain control of their lives so we can eliminate homelessness among veterans. In many cases, Veterans Inc. actually saves lives, as our clients tell us time and again. We aim to remain a leading provider of services that improve the lives of veterans and their families by providing the highest quality services; and continuing to create new opportunities in the areas of health, employment and housing. Visit Veterans Inc. online at www.veteransinc.org.