Corvette Club of Western Mass to Present $8,330 Check to Soldier On in Support of Local Veterans

Funds raised at the club’s All Corvette Show in Chicopee, with a $1,000 contribution from Connecticut’s “For Corvettes Only”

FEEDING HILLS, Mass. — Monday June 29th, 2026 — The Corvette Club of Western Mass will be presenting 2 checks totaling $8,330 to Soldier On during a ceremony on Monday, June 29th, at 4:45 p.m. in front of Soldier On at 702 S. Westfield St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. The donation supports Soldier On’s mission to end veteran homelessness and provide housing and supportive services to veterans in need.

The bulk of the gift — $7,330 — was raised at the club’s All Corvette Show, held May 17, 2026, at the Moose Lodge in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The event was a tremendous success, drawing 144 Corvettes and enthusiasts from clubs across the region for a day celebrating the iconic American sports car while raising funds for a cause close to the club’s heart. Attendees enjoyed live music, food, and refreshments, along with a Chinese raffle and a 50/50 raffle that paid out $475 to its lucky winner.

During the event, members of “For Corvettes Only,” a club based in southeastern Connecticut, made the trip north and contributed an additional $1,000 to the effort, bringing the total donation to $8,330. The partnership between the two clubs reflects a shared commitment to supporting the veterans who have served the country.

Representatives from Soldier On attended the show to share information about their work with homeless veterans and were impressed by how well organized the event was.

“We are proud to support Soldier On and the incredible work they do for veterans in our community,” said Thomas Patnaude, President of the Corvette Club of Western Mass. “This donation represents the generosity of our members, our show participants, our sponsors, and our friends at For Corvettes Only, who all came together to make a real difference.”

“It was an honor to take part in such a well-run show and to stand alongside the Corvette Club of Western Mass in support of our veterans,” said Mark Christensen, President of For Corvettes Only. “Corvette people take care of their own, and these are men and women who served all of us.”

Soldier On is a private nonprofit organization that has been committed to ending veteran homelessness since 1994. Its mission is to help veterans reclaim their place in the community while restoring meaning, dignity, and hope to their lives through a continuum of care that includes emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing.

The public is invited to attend the check-presentation ceremony on June 29th.

Event Details
– What: Soldier On check presentation
– When: Monday, June 29th, 2026, at 4:45 p.m.
– Where: In front of Soldier On, 702 S. Westfield St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030
– Who: The Corvette Club of Western Mass, with support from For Corvettes Only (southeastern CT)

Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Corvette Club of Western Mass gratefully acknowledges the sponsors whose contributions made this donation possible: Central Chevrolet, Beaulieu Home Improvements, KLM Auto Repair, Dale A. Frank, Mike’s Auto Service & Repair, Witch Enterprises, Fedor Financial Group LLC, EMS Earth Moving Solutions LLC, Aldenville Rug Cleaning, Green Electrical, Kamatics by Kaman, Alliance Dental Care, Monson Savings, Stonewall Insurance Group, Springfield Thunderbirds, DJ Carpentry & Construction, Belchertown Lions Club, Comparion Insurance Agency, NAPA Auto Parts, Alden, John R. Sweeney Insurance Agency, and DG Diamond Gold, and the Patnaude Family.

Looking Ahead
The Corvette Club of Western Mass will host its All Makes and Models Show on October 3, 2026.

About the Corvette Club of Western Mass
The Corvette Club of Western Mass brings together Corvette owners and enthusiasts across the region for car shows, club events, and charitable fundraising that gives back to the local community.

About Soldier On
Soldier On is a private nonprofit organization committed to ending veteran homelessness since 1994. The organization provides homeless and at-risk veterans with permanent, supportive, sustainable housing along with a wide range of support services. Learn more at wesoldieron.org.

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Media Contact:

Edward O’Grady
Corporate Sponsor & Member of, Corvette Club of Western Mass
413-781-3400
Ed.Ogrady@centralchevyauto.com

Secondary Media Contact:
Thomas Patnaude
President of the Corvette Club of Western Mass
413-231-4979
cfourvette@comcast.net

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