Gala Military Ball

Veterans Inc. has announced that it will host its Biennial Gala Military Ball on Saturday, October 25th at the Historical Armory in Worcester, located at 44 Salisbury Street. The event will begin with a Cocktail Reception at 5:30 p.m. and  the program will begin at 7 p.m.

Next year will mark the organization’s 25th anniversary of serving veterans in need and their families. The Gala Military Ball will serve as a launch platform to commemorate this occasion while honoring veterans. Guests will enjoy a memorable evening of fine dining, dancing and entertainment to include music by Dale LePage & The Manhattans and a performance of World War II-era classics by the Victory Belles from the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, LA. Dinner will be catered by Pepper's Fine Catering.

The Massachusetts Minuteman Award will be presented to The Home Depot, in recognition of the company’s extraordinary commitment to veterans and their generous support of Veterans Inc. Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans’ Services Coleman Nee will be honored with Veterans Inc.’s Public Service Award. All proceeds from the event will support Veterans Inc.'s programs and services for veterans and their families.

Ticket prices are $125 per person.

Major Sponsors of the event include Pepper’s Fine Foods Catering, The Home Depot, Credit Unions of Central Massachusetts, The TJX Companies, Inc., Winn Development, Orrick, Telegram & Gazette, Cumulus Worcester, and WCRN.

For more information, contact (800) 482-2565, ext. 123

Veterans Inc. is New England’s leading provider of support services to veterans and their families.  The organization’s single-minded mission is to be there for our veterans in their time of need.  Since 1991, Veterans Inc. has helped more than 55,000 veterans in need and today operates offices and programs in all six New England states.  The support services include temporary and emergency housing, counseling, employment services, job training, family programs, benefits counseling and advocacy, transportation, temporary financial assistance, health and wellness, food services, and veterans’ childcare services.

Attire for the evening is black tie or military mess dress.