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FoDV Golf Tournament 2025 - June 27, 2025
4rd Annual Scramble Golf Fundraiser
Presented by
Retter & Company | Sotheby's International Realty
and
Corwin Ford
Where: Canyon Lakes Golf Course, Kennewick WA
When: June 27, 2025 Registration starts at 11:30 a.m., Shotgun at 1 p.m.
NEW THIS YEAR Register and Sponsor On-Line
NOTE: When you are paying through the new web platform, you will be prompted to offer a tip. This is OPTIONAL and can be reduced or zero. Leaving that option on, allows us to use the platform for free. Thank you for understanding.
For questions or more information please email our tournament director at GOLF4FoDV@GMAIL.COM
Get a glimpse of what to expect! Check out the fun!
Fueling Connection with FREE GAS - July 3, 2025
On July 3rd from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. (location to be announced that morning), we will be giving away ten gallons of gas to any veteran that can show proof of service.
Fuel costs can be a barrier, preventing people from connecting with the ones they love. So we are offering Veterans a little help right before the holiday.
Limit ten gallons of fuel per veteran, per vehicle while funds last.
Thank you McCurley Subaru for making this event possible and for helping us Fuel Connections!
Video from a past event: Fueling Connections
Surprise Gift of $2,200
May 13, 2025, Yakima, WA. McCurley Dealerships celebrated 44 years in business by giving away $4,400 to two lucky winners. On top of that they gave each winner an additional $4,400 to donate to a non-profit organization.
To our surprise and admiration, one of the winners chose to split the donation between The Yakima Salvation Army Food Bank and Friends of Disabled Veterans, gifting $2,200 to each nonprofit. 🙌 We’re incredibly grateful for their generosity and want to thank everyone who stopped by and dropped their name in the box. You helped make this celebration unforgettable! Here’s to 44 years of community, connection, and giving back.
#McCurley44 #AnniversaryGiveaway #CommunityFirst #ThankYou #McCurleyCares #PayItForward #TriCitiesStrong #YakimaCommunity #SalvationArmy #FriendsOfDisabledVeterans #GivingBack #Celebrating44Years #McCurleyMoments #GratitudeAndGrowth
See check presentation here.
Photo compliments of McCurley Dealerships
Fueling Connection with FREE GAS - September 27, 2024
We will be at Friends Corner 2 at the corner of 44th and Argent in Pasco from 10 a.m. to noon giving away ten gallons of gas to any veteran that can show proof of service.
With fuel costs the way they are, this can keep people from connecting with the ones they love. So we are offering a little help right before the holiday, in hopes to fuel veteran connections.
Limit ten gallons of fuel per veteran, per vehicle.
Thank you Pipe Hitters Motorcycle Club and McCurley Subaru for helping us pump gas!
This is the link to the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/gbPTjpWBVco?si=Elv1tjuk1goqcYaQ
Hayden Homes donates $10,000 and Time - August 18, 2024
Hayden Homes donates $10,000 and dozens of man hours at the ranch!
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article291026830.html
Fueling Connection with FREE GAS - July 3, 2024
We will be at the Circle K located at 2106 W. Clearwater on July 3, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon giving away ten gallons of gas to any veteran that can show proof of service.
With fuel costs the way they are, this can keep people from connecting with the ones they love. So we are offering a little help right before the holiday, in hopes to fuel veteran connections.
Limit ten gallons of fuel per veteran, per vehicle.
FoDV Golf Tournament 2024 - July 19, 2024!
3rd Annual Scramble Golf Fundraiser
Where: Canyon Lakes Golf Course, Kennewick WA
When: July 19, 2024 Registration starts at 11:30 a.m., Shotgun at 1 p.m.
NEW THIS YEAR
On-Line Auction July 3 to 20th. Click Here
Veteran Recognition Signs: Honor your favorite veteran with their individual sign at the tournament. Yours to keep after the event. Click below for more information.
Major Sponsor Appreciation Event: Sponsors contributing $2,000 and above will receive an exclusive invitation to this event and the opportunity to visit the Ranch. Click below for more information.
Click Here for registration forms and sponsorship opportunities!
For questions or more information please email our tournament director at GOLF4FoDV@GMAIL.COM
Get a glimpse of what to expect! Check out the fun!
Toyota of Tri-Cities American Flag Restoration - July 3, 2024
Toyota of Tri-Cities is proud to announce a partnership with Friends of Disabled Veterans for a new initiative aimed at enhancing community spirit and patriotism: the American Flag Restoration Project. Starting June 14th, this collaborative effort will focus on replacing American flags at local businesses and homes in the Tri-City area..
The American Flag Restoration Project seeks to honor and uphold the symbol of our nation’s freedom by ensuring that the flags flown within our community are in pristine condition.
The community is encouraged to contact Toyota of Tri-Cities or Friends of Disabled Veterans to request a replacement flag. Toyota of Tri-Cities and Friends of Disabled Veterans will be conducting assessments and delivery of replacement flags (while supplies last).
For consideration please email: Khris@friendsofdisabledveterans.org
#keepitlocaltricities
#toyotaoftricities
Guided Walleye Fishing Trip Lottery - Great Time
Professionally Guided Walleye Trip, sponsored by Pipe Hitters Union MCC Parabellum Chapter!
Organized by Friends of Disabled Veterans.
Eight lucky veterans were chosen at random, from almost 100 entries.
Drawing took place on April 2, 2024. Fishing trip was a full day of fun on April 21, 2024!
Congratulations anglers and thank you Pipe Hitters Union Motor Cycle Club Parabellum Chapter.
Veteran Recognition - Toyota of Tri-Cities and Tri-City Americans Hockey
Toyota of Tri-Cities and Tri-City Americans Hockey have joined Friends of Disabled Veterans in honoring selected veterans (from nominations by our community)! The honored veteran receives ten tickets to one Tri-City Americans home Hockey Game (see dates below). The tickets are in the Toyota of Tri-Cities VIP box!
Here is the video of our last honored guest, Dennis Welch, from October 14th. Dennis Welch spotlight.
We were so move by the amazing American's Hockey fans, We forgot to take pictures of the crowd reaction. This was such a touching moment for everyone involved. Photos below are of Dennis and his family at the game.
Game dates:
November 11 - Army Veteran Chris Bohlke, Marine veterans Josh Charvet and Matt Flores Veteran Spotlight
December 2 - Marine Veterans Jenny Hovdahl and Tyler Hovdahl, husband and wife; and their daughter Megan Hovdahl, Airforce Veteran! Hovdahl family spotlight.
February 23 - Air Force and Kennewick Police Veteran Chris Littrell. Chris spotlight video
March 8 - Navy Veteran Bob Failor
Thank you Toyota of Tri-Cities, Tri-City Americans Hockey organization and the amazing Tri-City American's Hockey Fans!!! You brought tears to our eyes! Thank You!!!
3 Rivers 2023 Holiday Giving Catalog GOAL REACHED!
3 Rivers Community Foundation is helped us raise money for our 2024 Fueling Connections Program.
We were were one of two charities that reached our goal on this fund rasing platform. THANK YOU to all that supported this.
For some veterans, paying for gas limits spending time with the ones they love. We have a wonderful place for these families and friends to gather and build some memories, and we don’t want gas money to be a barrier. Please help us remove this barrier for up to 100 local veterans and their families.
100% of the funds raised with go toward fuel gift cards to be distributed to local veterans in need. Sharing experiences together is healing for everyone involved.
We are an all-volunteer organization so every penny of your gift will go directly to this program. No overhead!
November 2023 – Pipe Hitters Motorcycle Club – Parabellum Chapter presented Friends of Disabled Veterans another incredible gift of $17,334 towards the lodge construction. This is an amazing group of men and women. Tons of work went into their fund-raising event and dozens of patriots had a great time and were very generous with their gifts of energy and resources. Thank you to everyone involved. Special shout out to the volunteers and to the Tin Hat in Kennewick for hosting the finale. We appreciate you!
The Pipe Hitters Union Motorcycle Club (PHUMC) is an International Motorcycle Club consisting of Active/Former and Retired Military, First Responders, Government Contractors, and likeminded individuals. The purpose of the Club is to promote true brotherhood and continue to forge the bonds made in service. PHUMC is a 501 c3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to raise awareness and support charities that support the backgrounds of its members.
Follow them on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/phumcparabellum
Archery Range - Veterans and their guests Welcome
Spring and Summer schedule will be posted at the end of March. If you would like to visit prior, Email khris@friendsofdisabledveterans and arrange your visit today!
FAMILIES WELCOME!!!!
Where: The Ranch - 104838 N. Case Road, Prosser WA
On December 23, 2022 Christmas came early for Friends of Disabled Veterans when the Pipe Hitters Union MC-Parabellum Chapter presented us with a check for $12,000 towards the construction of the Lodge at the Ranch. It has been great meeting another group that cares so much about veterans and are always ready to step up and help. I am sure we will do great things together!
The Pipe Hitters Union Motorcycle Club (PHUMC) is an International Motorcycle Club consisting of Active/Former and Retired Military, First Responders, Government Contractors, and likeminded individuals. The purpose of the Club is to promote true brotherhood and continue to forge the bonds made in service. PHUMC is a 501 c3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to raise awareness and support charities that support the backgrounds of its members.
Follow them on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/phumcparabellum
Photo: Pipe Hitters Union MC-Parabellum Chapter representatives, Killian, Loki, Redleg, and Khris Beyer from Friends of Disabled Veterans.
Interviews with Scotty Smiley
In mid August 2022 Scotty Smiley graciously served as our golf tournament ambassador.
Check out our Facebook page for the tournament video he did with us at:
https://www.facebook.com/554829511385536/videos/499949315295194
Another snippet of our interview with Scotty is below:
https://www.facebook.com/554829511385536/videos/904394213868275
Keep checking our Facebook page for more.
GESA Hero's Grant
November 18, 2022 Friends of Disabled Veterans was chosen by GESA Community Foundation as a recipient of Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes Grant Award, receiving $50,000 in funding. With the award money, Friends of Disabled Veterans plans to complete the accessible outdoor archery range, and related pathways.
“Gesa is committed to serving the dedicated heroes our community relies on across Washington,” said Don Miller, President and CEO of Gesa Credit Union. “We’re thrilled to honor the valuable, community-building work that Friends of Disabled Veterans is doing, and we thank them for their selfless efforts in serving our community.”
Gesa’s Local Heroes Grant Program offers funding to organizations that assist Local Heroes in Washington, such as firefighters, healthcare workers, law enforcement, teachers and veterans. This year, 43 organizations were awarded through the program.
“We are so thankful for GESA’s continued support!” states Khris Beyer, Senior Operations Director. “These funds bridge the gap of our previous fundraising activities. With this, our ADA friendly archery range will be completed.” Veterans who utilize the facility will benefit from wide, smooth walkways, a covered archery range, and ADA accessible targets. “The archery range is just another way to bring the veteran and those that matter most to them, closer together through shared outdoor experiences.”
FoDV Golf Tournament 2022 - THANK YOU EVERYONE
1st Annual Scramble Golf Fundraiser August 19th
Presenting Partners: Toyota of Tri-Cities and Retter & Company | Sotheby's International Realty
Congratulations to our first place team Heritage Landscaping.
We had an amazing time and through the help of our sponsors, donors, and volunteers, we raised over $42,000!
THANK YOU!!!
Save the date for 2023 - August 18!
For questions or more information please email our tournament director at GOLF4FoDV@GMAIL.COM
Special thanks to our tournament ambassador Scotty Smiley.
past Event: FoDV Golf Tournament 2022
1st Annual Scramble Golf Fundraiser - THANK YOU SPONSORS AND PLAYERS
Presenting Partners: Toyota of Tri-Cities and Retter & Company | Sotheby's International Realty
Where: Canyon Lakes Golf Course, Kennewick WA
When: August 19, 2022 Registration starts at 11:30 a.m., Shotgun at 1 p.m.
Want to recognize a veteran? For a donation of $75, your veteran and their branch of service will be displayed on our recognition banner at the tournament.
Past Event: Golf Tournament 2018
Our 2018 golf tournament included 30 teams of 4 players, along with 9 volunteers. About 40 items were donated for the silent auction to help raise money for Friends of Disabled Veterans. The money raised was pooled with other monetary donations to purchase one 20-acre parcel outright, so that we can start designing and building a lodge and area for overnight parking.
Thank you to all participants, volunteers, and donors! Because of your charitable contributions, we're well on our way to creating an outdoor location where disabled veterans and their families can go to unwind and relax - at no cost to the veteran or their family.
Past Event: Tri-City Gunners Golf Tournament 2017
October 6, 2017 Tri-City Gunners Golf Tournament
Canyon Lakes Golf Course
May 20, 2017 Raffle
Winners:
Gregory Shoemaker | Prize: Safe, Shotgun, Rifle, and Ammo.
Peter Stewart | Prize: 100oz bar of silver.
Dennis Stallbaum | Prize: $750 shopping spree to Ranch and Home.
Ron Hawkins | Prize: $1000 shopping spree to Ranch and Home.
Amy Briggs | Prize: Tri-City Americans gold ring.
Congratulations to our raffle winners. All who participated in this raffle are also winners because of the support given to our local disabled Veterans. The money raised went into our Capital Fund towards the purchase of property where disabled Veterans and their families can go to relax and unwind.
