Last fall, a Troy veteran was in need and Troy VFW Auxiliary 5514 stepped up to help.

A U.S. Army veteran and member of both the Troy VFW and Auxiliary developed serious health problems. It resulted in her requiring numerous trips between Troy and Kalispell. The trips were costly and seeing a need, Auxiliary President Deanna Nelson and other members decided to organize a fundraiser.

“Troy Baptist Church lent us the use of their building for the night for the fundraiser or we wouldn’t have been able to do it,” Nelson said. “Our event was a big success, everyone that came had a great time and right away we were able to help a local Troy veteran and their family who were in need going through a tough time.”

Nelson said the woman's health has improved considerably. 

The Troy VFW Auxiliary has a fund that helps support those in times of need. 

“We do help a veteran each quarter no matter what with some of our funds and we look forward to helping more,” Nelson said.

Nelson expressed her appreciation to some of the many volunteers and donors that helped last fall, including Marsha Stint, Maryann Gromley, Rodney Nelson and Sandi Sullivan, BJ Brue, Kelly Lister as well as some who wanted to remain anonymous.

Nelson was very appreciative of the event sponsors, including Managhan Furniture, Kootenai River Inn, True Value, Bearly Awake Coffee Den, Ace Hardware, NAPA, Les Schwab, Booze and Bait, Conoco, Town Pump, Lincoln County Credit Union, Gambles, Glacier Bank, Watson’s, Saverite, WBC, Big Sky Lumber and many others.

“Again, a big thank you to our Troy and Libby communities for all their help and support as we look forward to helping and doing more,” Nelson said.

For more information or to donate to the Auxiliary, please contact Nelson at 406-291-9063.