<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0rs8Kx_1GyYDHuy00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0rs8Kx_1GyYDHuy00" width="375" height="500" ><figcaption>Fredericksburg VFW Post 7105 Commander Jim Bisson accepts a $100,000 donation from Jim Bennett, a member of the King Foundation's board of directors. The gift brings the foundation's total support for the VFW's new building campaign to $290,000. — Submitted photo</figcaption></figure>A $100,000 donation from the King Foundation has helped VFW Post 7105 raise more than $2 million toward a new building for local veterans and their families.That donation brings the King Foundation's total support to $290,000, according to Post Commander Jim Bisson. The VFW is working to raise an estimated $3.5 million to replace its aging facility at 710 S. Washington St.Jim Bennett, who lives in Fredericksburg, is the director of the King Foundation. He presented the $100,000 check to Bisson.Bennett is a decorated, disabled Vietnam War Army pilot and a member of VFW Post 7105. He is also part of the local Ex-Military Flyers Club and Experimental Aviation Association.Bisson said the King Foundation's board strongly believes in supporting military veterans and has been a frequent contributor to the Fredericksburg VFW.The VFW plans to construct the new building on approximately two acres it already owns on South Washington Street.The current building was purchased in 1969 when it operated as the Sunnyside Tavern, and its age is showing.Materials for the new building campaign say that the current VFW building has outdated electrical systems, plumbing issues, ongoing roof repairs and lingering smoke damage from decades of indoor smoking.“It works, but it’s in poor shape,” Bisson said during the post's 80th anniversary celebration in April. “I have to turn light switches on with a stick … we have electric lines that go all kinds of places.”Plans for the new facility include updated meeting areas, expanded amenities and space for programs supporting veterans and their families. They also have plans to include mental health and wellness services and childcare during meetings.The project moved forward in May when the Fredericksburg Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site plan. Financial support has continued to grow throughout the year. The VFW Post's 80th anniversary celebration in April helped raise more than $83,000 toward the project as Estela Avery stopped by that event to donate $75,000 this year as well as an additional $75,000 pledge for 2027.VFW Post 7105 was chartered April 25, 1946, with 58 members. The organization celebrated its 80th anniversary earlier this year and now has approximately 130 members.Donations toward the new building can be made directly to VFW Post 7105, a 501(c)(19) nonprofit organization, or through the Frantzen-Ahrens Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides another option for supporting the project.Community members interested in contributing can visit vfwpost7105.com or contact VFW Post 7105 at 710 S. Washington St. or (830) 997-5017.</div></body>

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A $100,000 donation from the King Foundation has helped VFW Post 7105 raise more than $2 million toward a new building for local veterans and their families. That donation brings the King Foundation's total support to $290,000, according to Post Commander Jim Bisson. The VFW is working to raise an estimated $3.5 million to replace its aging facility at 710 S. Washington St.

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A $100,000 donation from the King Foundation has helped VFW Post 7105 raise more than $2 million toward a new building for local veterans and their familie

$100,000 donation boosts VFW building campaign

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