With a new year upon us, Cook For Vets has been readying itself to tackle new challenges as we began preparing for our very first Saturday, monthly meal delivery. Volunteer sign ups were steadily coming in, so the time seemed ideal for us to join forces with the...
At times, I feel like the Ever-Ready Bunny who never ceases to tire. Following the thrill and excitement coming off the Fundraiser, I felt compelled to initiate our next move. It took little to strategize a plan with Thanksgiving just around the corner. Until our...
I’ve come to believe that there are no coincidences in life. On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in late October my husband Jesse and I planned to go to Alexandria’s Paws in the Park, which is a fun-filled day for both humans and four-legged friends. The event not only...
As I reflect on the events leading up to the Dress Up To Stock The Pantry kickoff fundraiser, I am extremely grateful and pleased with how it all turned out. I never could have imagined how much work goes into planning such a momentous occasion. Countless hours spent...
Read All About It In The Zebra Press ALEXANDRIA, VA–LJ Raspler resigned from teaching in 2019. An energetic woman with a passion for inspiring change, Raspler needed a new outlet for that energy. So she started a new nonprofit: Cook For Vets, supporting Veterans and...
What’s a party without good beer? Referrals mean everything when it comes to connecting with those who totally support my mission and Honor Brewing Company has been most gracious in recognizing what Cook For Vets strives to accomplish. A visit to their tasting room...
After booking the River Farm as the venue for the kickoff fundraiser I got busy planning my next move. With years of experience planning family holidays and hosting special events I consider myself a seasoned hostess. With little to no experience planning fundraisers...
My journey to become incorporated as a nonprofit has finally come to fruition. After I happily resigned from teaching in 2019 I had no idea what the next phase of my life would entail. Not one to ask the whys or hows, I am more inclined to trust the process and...
God works in mysterious ways! When I became incorporated as the nonprofit, Cook For Vets little did I realize what finding my ideal kitchen meant. It was in early July that I began searching for a suitable space with a commercial kitchen big enough to prepare, cook...
There’s no manual that teaches you how to successfully venture into nonprofit uncharted territory. What ultimately makes one’s nonprofit a viable entity stems from building awareness and credibility. A kickoff fundraiser seemed like a logical choice. With initiative...