Crusaders for Veterans

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…

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.…

Local veterans need help

If you want to give back, two local veterans need the help of the community this Saturday. The Crusaders for Veterans is looking for volunteers to help two families move. The Crusaders for Veterans is a group that helps veterans…

2019 Freedom Ball

Members of the public and military gathered on Saturday to honor every branch of the Armed Forces. The veterans advocacy group Crusaders for Veterans put on the 2019 Freedom Ball as a way to recognize current and fallen members of…

Freedom Ball 2019

Crusaders for Veterans is an organization that is dedicated to helping out veterans on the Coast. This year, you’re invited to the fourth annual Freedom Ball honoring every branch of our military. The Freedom Ball takes place at Oak Crest…

Freedom Ball 2019

Crusaders for Veterans is an organization that is dedicated to helping out veterans on the Coast. This year, you’re invited to the fourth annual Freedom Ball honoring every branch of our military. The Freedom Ball takes place at Oak Crest…

Freedom Ball 2019

Crusaders for Veterans is an organization that is dedicated to helping out veterans on the Coast. This year, you’re invited to the fourth annual Freedom Ball honoring every branch of our military. The Freedom Ball takes place at Oak Crest…

Local veteran reflects on D-Day

And people across the country are remembering D-day, including here on the Coast. Groups like Crusaders for Veterans are remembering World War II veterans and those who died on this day 75-years-ago. It was the largest seaborne invasion in world…

Crusaders for Veterans Meet N’ Greet

Crusaders for Veterans is one of the most active veteran focused organizations in Mississippi. They need help with a new fundraiser to help end homelessness on the Coast. A meet and greet will take place at Southern Charm located on…

Crusaders for Veterans Meet n Greet

Crusaders for Veterans is one of the most active veteran focused organizations in Mississippi. They need your help with a new fundraiser to help end homelessness on the Coast.

Unsafe work environment claims at Keesler Air Force Base

Choosing to serve in the military is one of the most courageous things you can do. After serving in active duty, Larry McDonald began fabrication work at the Keesler Air Force Base. Since then, his life has been flipped upside…

Local Vietnam veteran in desperate need of help

In Pass Christian, resident John Trapagnia served our nation as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Now, this man who has given so much to our country needs our help. John, who goes by Jack now, is 70-years-old living with three…

Ride for the Village: Helping Veterans have a Home

You still have a chance to help end veteran homelessness on our Coast with the Crusaders for Veterans “Ride for the Village.” The Mississippi Mayhem Music Festival and Rally takes place April 5th from April 7th. The ride is on…

Ride for the Village: Helping Veterans have a Home

You still have a chance to help end veteran homelessness on the Coast with the Crusaders for Veterans  ‘Ride for the Village.’ The Mississippi Mayhem Music Festival and Rally takes place April 5th from April 7th. The ride is on…

Vietnam Remembrance Ceremony

For the past six years, the Crusaders for Veterans have supported and honored our nation’s military in the state of Mississippi. With today being National Vietnam Veteran’s Day, the Crusaders helped host an event honoring those who served. The Biloxi…

Ride for the Village: Helping Veterans have a home

It’s mayhem on wheels in Mississippi next month! Join the Music Fest and a Ride for the Village to help end veteran homelessness. The Mississippi Mayhem Music Fest and Rally takes place April 5th from April 7th. It begins at…