HESP special projects

HESP Special Projects

HESP individuals have been known to give generously of their time and our corporate members have graciously donated equipment and other items to disaster relief and community outreach programs.

Project at a Glance


Project Overview:	Constructing a covered, lit, pavilion at the Mechling-Shakley Veteran's Center

March 18, 2008	HESP Board Meeting with the Director of theMechling-Shakley Veterans Center
	Click here to view the minutes.

June 7, 2008	Project Work Day at the Veteran's Center
	We had an excellent turn out for the work day at the Veteran's Center. Take a look at the photos from the event.


July 12, 2008	Final Phase of the Pavilion Project - Work Day
	The final phase of the Pavilion Project was complete.

September 2, 2008	The final project results and thank you's will be presented at the September meeting. Please click here to read an invitation to the members who worked on the project.

Special Donation

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Talented painter, Beverly Beile, graciously donated this painting that will be displayed at the Veteran's Center. Click the image on the left to see the beautiful details of this painting.

Excerpt from letter to HESP president Bob Tobin from Hopeton Thompson, director of the Mechling-Shakley Veteran's Center

In times like these when emotions are high and patriotism is low, it is good to know that there are people in this country with a deep abiding love and respect for it and all who serve it.

Click here to read the entire letter.

About This Years's Project

Our special project for this year involved constructing a much needed pavilion at the Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center near Kittanning. The primary mission of the Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center is to provide a community-based residential treatment facility for homeless veterans needing rehabilitation and support.