SAVE THE DATE; NATIONAL MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART CONVENTION
The State MOPH Dept has asked The Purple Heart Foundation of NC to co-sponsor/organize the National MOPH Convention. We will help with planning their event – provide volunteers – raise funds – in partnership with the State MOPH. The national convention has never been held in NC. MOPH State Department Commanders and other Officers from across the Country will attend and select new National Officers. It will be an exciting event and an honor to co-sponsor/organize.
Riverfront Convention Center
203 S Front St, New Bern,
NC 28560
Call 252-626-7046
Email lenny0713@yahoo.com or
edabbey@hotmail.com
APPRECIATION BANQUETS
2023 POW/MIA RECOGNITION EVENT
As a nation, we say over and over again that the sacrifices of our military will not be forgotten. The POW/MIA recognition event was the fulfillment of that promise. Although it’s been over 50 years since most of these men went missing, it gave us an opportunity to show their families that we have NOT forgotten! The event was the first of its kind in the State of North Carolina and included a memorial service to honor our special guests, as well as distinctive recognition for those who remain Missing in Action. A catered lunch was provided to all who attended, including veterans and their families. Each POW and MIA family received a thoughtful gift as a way to acknowledge their sacrifice and know they are not forgotten.
Purple Heart Foundation of NC is an all-volunteer organization established to organize appreciation banquets throughout North Carolina. These dinners are held every year during the month of August as National Purple Heart Day takes place on August 7th.
As the success and popularity of these dinners grew, other cities in North Carolina wanted to participate. The most recent cities to begin hosting annual Purple Heart Dinners are Raleigh/Durham. Known as the Triangle Purple Heart Dinner, this dinner honored 93 Purple Heart recipients, 12 Gold Star Mothers and 4 family members representing an individual Killed in Action. In 2019, they honored our heroes in a sold out venue with over 900 in attendance.
FOR THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT OUR VETERANS
RECIPIENTS
CITIES
Founded in 2010, Purple Heart Foundation honored local men and women who fought in all U.S. military conflicts and were bestowed with the Purple Heart medal. Purple Heart Foundation ultimately became the nonprofit known today as Purple Heart Foundation of North Carolina.
HISTORY
Welcome to Purple
Heart Foundation of
North Carolina
A brief history about our
organization
PURPLE HEART FOUNDATION OF NC MISSION
The mission of Purple Heart Foundation of North Carolina is to unite communities in honoring Purple Heart recipients and their families, while fostering fellowship among combat-wounded veterans. We promote patriotism and encourage the sharing of veterans’ experiences so future generations may know of the sacrifices made by our heroes and their loved ones.
HELP US CONTINUE OUR MISSION
