Halsey (KMTR) - Hoping to be a "local solution" some local athletes are putting together a game plan to help veterans and military families in need.
The athletic department at Central Linn High School is sponsoring "Operation Heroes." It’s the brain child of girls’ volleyball coach Joanna Gange. Gange is a veteran and the assistant coach and some of the players have family members serving overseas or getting ready to deploy. This summer they want to give back to the people fighting for our freedoms. Student athletes are planning a two-day work party where they'll do household chores, yard work and small repairs, anything to take the burden off veterans or soldier's families left behind.
“Many of the ones that are going over are weekend warriors and having to leave jobs, great jobs and incomes, and their families are stuck here struggling and we want to make that difference for them.” Gange said.
If you could use the help or know a military family in need, or if you want to join the work party email Joanna Gange at cobracoachgange@hotmail.com. Messages can also be left for Gange at Central Linn High School (541) 369-2811.
