On November 9, 2025, in Hampton, Virginia, Church of God volunteers hosted a Veterans Day appreciation event at a local retirement home. The event brought together more than 30 volunteers to honor over 25 senior veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. To begin the event, volunteers provided free personal care services, including haircuts and manicures. Each veteran also received a gift bag designed to show genuine gratitude for their service and sacrifice.
The Veterans Day event focused on simple and respectful support for older veterans in long-term care. Volunteers greeted residents, offered personal care, and took time for friendly conversations. Additionally, the team worked to create a warm environment that highlighted respect and appreciation. As a result, the event helped senior veterans feel valued and recognized by their local community.
Heartwarming Music, Patriotism, and Veteran Appreciation
Live performances played a key role in setting a positive and patriotic atmosphere. The Newport News Church of God choir opened with The Star-Spangled Banner and Amazing Grace. Shortly after, a soloist performed Song for the Unsung Hero. In addition, piano and saxophone musicians played well-known patriotic songs such as My Country ’Tis of Thee, Stars and Stripes Forever, and America the Beautiful. These musical performances helped strengthen the overall message of veteran appreciation and community support.
The residents expressed their sincere gratitude for the personal care, attention, and conversations they received. Meanwhile, volunteers listened to their stories and experiences with respect. Consequently, several residents shared that the Veterans Day event reminded them that their military service continues to matter—not only to their families but also to their wider community.
Community Service and Ongoing Support & Appreciation for Senior Veterans
Volunteers wanted to highlight the importance of supporting veterans through practical help and consistent acts of kindness. Navy officer and church member Stefan Granner explained that the event showed how gratitude and service can strengthen community connections. The Church of God in Riverside, CA held a similar event where they provided free haircuts to their neighbors. Volunteers aim to continue to serve their community and share the love of a mother with all people. To see more volunteer events in Virginia, visit our Activities page!
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What a beautiful way to reach the community being able to help those who paved the way before us today. 🙂
I agree its get to see such a cheerful group help out those who served
Agree special with this being such a military Rick community. Thank you for caring for those you severed❤️
The World Mission Church of God is so amazing. Always shining the light of God in the community. Thank you volunteers for your service. 🥰
As a veteran, its so refreshing to see a church take care of those who came before and sacrificed for theie country. Very warm people!
This is really amazing work! Thank you for helping those who helped us first!
WOW this is so great to see people help our veteran special living in such a large military community, please continue the good works!
Keep up the good works!
Wow I never even a church that cares about the community as much as you guys! Very heart warming 🤩
Such a beautiful way to give back to the veterans.
I loved that the church never forget about the ones who came before them to lay the foundation of our country! I know they felt appreciated and happy! As a veteran, this was a terrific and heartfelt event!
As a an active duty member it is truly amazing to see how there is still people care about the veteran community that sacrificed so much for us to live as free as we do now.! Just truly astonished!
This is Just what the world Needs today! Truly amazing to know there are good people with Genuine hearts to spread the love of God out here! 💜
Aww, this was so cute! Often times the veteran community is neglected or forgotten. I love how this event catered to them. They need love too! Great job church of God!!!
Wow, that a amazing event
It’s inspiring to see how small acts of kindness can mean so much to those who sacrificed.
Navy veteran here! How amazing to see people taking time to honor the veterans. VA is home to many military members, so often they get overlooked due to how many military live there. But it’s so honorable to see the church of God acknowledging and serving veterans in this way. Keep up the great work!
No other church is doing this like the World Mission Society Church of God!!!!
Amazing!!!
Thank you for brightening the lives of the veterans/ seniors in our community with your service and companionship. I am sure they were delighted to share great stories with everyone. Exemplary acts of kindness such as these are what our world needs now more than ever. Keep it going!
Giving back to the community.
What an amazing church!
Sounds like an amazing event for the veterans