Community comes together to pick up wreaths placed at Biloxi National Cemetery
The wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery have officially been stored away for next year. A record number of volunteers came out to pick up…
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Volunteers needed to help pick up wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery
It’s almost time to pick up all those beautiful wreaths at the Biloxi National Cemetery. The more than 20,000 wreaths placed at gravesites are a…
Free holiday luncheon for veterans and active-duty military Saturday
Crusaders for Veterans has had a busy year, but they’re not finished yet! They are hosting a holiday luncheon for veterans and active-duty military this Saturday. Kevin…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Veterans Resource Fair
September is Suicide Prevention Month and today we are shining a spotlight on our veterans. Crusaders for Veterans is hosting a PTSD Awareness Poker Run this Saturday. Here to tell…
Crusaders for Veterans holds annual Freedom Ball
The Crusaders for Veterans held its seventh annual Freedom Ball this weekend in honor of our military. This ball got its start to encourage people to be proactive in…
Crusaders for Veterans hosting Freedom Ball 2022
A week from tomorrow, Crusaders for Veterans will be hosting an event featuring dinner, live music, and a special ceremony. It is the Freedom Ball. In studio with more…
Crusaders for Veterans looking for volunteers to prepare wreaths
The Crusaders for Veterans are preparing wreaths tomorrow for Saturday’s wreath laying ceremony at the Biloxi National Cemetery, a ceremony to honor the fallen. They are looking…
Operation Southern Hospitality donating to Hurricane Ida relief efforts
The Juke Joint, Equal Steps Veterans Homes, and Crusaders for Veterans came together to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida. They are accepting non-perishable food items, water,…
Fish fry benefiting local veterans this Saturday
There’s a fish fry fundraiser happening this Saturday in Long Beach. Crusaders for Veterans and Equal Steps for Veterans Home are hosting the fish fry in Long Beach. Crusaders…
Crusaders for Veterans Fish Fry Fundraiser this Saturday in Long Beach
Crusaders for Veterans, a non-profit organization based in South Mississippi, will hold a fish fry fundraiser event this Saturday, August 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at 305 Church Avenue in Long Beach, MS.…
Veterans with PTSD and fireworks
While many across South Mississippi are preparing for a week of festivities ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, some Coast residents may associate this time more with stress than fun.…
Wreath Walk for Biloxi National Cemetery
Participants woke up early Saturday morning to participate in the Wreath Walk to help raise funds for Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery. They walked three miles from the Ken Combs Pier to the Armed Forces Retirement Home…
Wreath Walk for Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery
The Wreath Walk is a very special cause benefiting Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery. In studio to tell us more is Crusaders for Veterans President Kevin Cuttill.
Greyhounds Lacrosse holds Lacrosse Shootout for Veterans Fundraiser
The Greyhounds Lacrosse team took the field Friday for their Shootout for Veterans Fundraiser game against Lower Alabama Lacrosse out of Daphne, Alabama. In addition to accepting donations, the Greyhounds were collecting $10 from each car that…
Crusaders for Veterans holding virtual wreath placing ceremony
COVID-19 is definitely shaking things up this holiday season, but it is not stopping the Crusaders for Veterans from honoring our troops. The traditional wreath placing ceremony will still take place at the Biloxi National Cemetery on…
Virtually Honoring Our Veterans: Wreath Placing Ceremony Online December 5th
Due to the Pandemic, the National Cemetery cannot allow large gatherings, so the annual South Mississippi Wreath Placing Ceremony to honor our troops, sponsored by Riemann Family Funeral Home, Crusaders for Veterans, Wreaths for BNC and the Harrison County Board…
Two local veterans need help with home repairs
Coronavirus put a halt on many large community fundraising events across the country, but the need for help is still there and more prevalent than ever. That rings true for nonprofit organization Crusaders for Veterans here on the Coast. After…
Local veterans need your help during coronavirus pandemic
In a Gulf Coast community largely made up of military members and veterans, our local veterans need your help now more than ever. The 501C3 nonprofit volunteer organization Crusaders for Veterans has been greatly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Their…
Crusading for Our Veterans: Everyone Asked to Show Support at Vietnam Remembrance Ceremony
They all served. Some never returned. News 25 Today's Kristen Anzuini and Kevin Cuttill, with Crusaders for Veterans, fill us in on a Vietnam Remembrance Ceremony honoring our veterans at a special event coming up in South Mississippi.
Crusaders for Veterans holding concert, respect ruck, and car show April 25
If you want to take a stand for our coastal veterans, you can join in on their upcoming concert, ruck, car show, and more all for a great cause. Kevin Cuttill with Crusaders for Veterans stopped by News 25 Today…
Crusaders for Veterans to host "Challenge Respect Ruck" at Harrison County Fairgrounds April 25
Crusaders for Veterans will host their "Challenge Respect Ruck" at the Harrison County Fairgrounds on April 25. They say this is not a flat surface paved ruck and to be prepared for woods, swamp areas, bugs, and uneven footing mixed…
Volunteers needed for wreath pick-up
Nearly 22,000 graves at the Biloxi National Cemetery still decorated with wreaths after this year’s wreath-laying ceremony honoring our Coast veterans. Now this weekend those wreaths need to be picked up. Crusaders for Veterans and other event organizers are asking…
Volunteers needed for wreath pick-up
Nearly 22,000 graves at the Biloxi National Cemetery are still decorated with wreaths after this year’s wreath-laying ceremony honoring our fallen veterans. Now those wreaths need to be picked up. Crusaders for Veterans and other event organizers are asking for…
Crusaders for Veterans hosting Lighted Boat Christmas Parade
Santa is getting wet-n-wild as they light up the water for Christmas in the ‘Bouffa this weekend! Crusaders for Veterans is hosting a fun event for the whole family, while supporting our local homeless veterans, with their lighted boat parade.…