Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township

06/12/2026

Today is Women Veterans Recognition Day. While women have nobly served our nation since its inception, they’ve served as a formal part of our Armed Forces since 1901. It wasn’t until June 12, 1948, however, that then-President Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act that allowed women to serve as permanent and regular members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.

Data suggests there’s more than 2M living women veterans – and more than 44,000 right here in in the Great Lakes State.

To all Women Veterans – we see you, and we’re grateful for your service to our nation.

Why do we need Women Veterans Day? Women Veterans Day, also referred to as Women Veterans Recognition Day and Women Veterans Appreciation Day, is the anniversary of the day the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act (pub.L. 80–625, 62 Stat. 356) was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman o...

06/08/2026

What an incredible day we had the honor of hosting on Saturday, June 6th as we celebrated the 5th Anniversary of the MVHCT Heroic Walk, Run & Roll! 🇺🇸

From our participants, family members, volunteers, sponsors, community partners, vendors, staff, and supporters, thank you for making this event such a tremendous success. The outpouring of support from our community was truly inspiring, and we are deeply grateful for every person and organization that helped make the day possible.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for walking, running, rolling, volunteering, sponsoring, cheering, and celebrating alongside us. We couldn’t do it without you!

There will be professional photos and more thank you’s posted soon.🇺🇸

🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

06/02/2026

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June 2026 Michigan Veteran Homes Newsletter Michigan Department of Military & Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 06/01/2026 09:35 AM EDT June 2026 Get registered now: the final countdown to the Walk, Run & Roll at MVH at Chesterfield Twp. on Saturday morning, June 6, 2026 Need to get inspired? J...

06/01/2026

5 Days Until the Event of the Year!

The countdown is on! In just 5 days, we'll gather for the 5th Annual Heroic Walk, Run & Roll in support of the heroes we have the honor to serve at Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township.

Register today to receive all the latest event information and exciting race-day updates. You won't want to miss the outstanding raffle prizes and silent auction items that will be available for you to bid on throughout the event!

Remember:
• Cash and checks only for raffle and silent auction purchases
• You do NOT have to participate in the race to bid on auction items
• You do NOT have to be registered to stop by, donate, and support the mission
• Every dollar raised supports the Charitable Support Fund and enhances the quality of life for the veterans who call MVHCT home

Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and community spirit as we come together to honor our local heroes.

We can't wait to see you there!

REGISTER NOW: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Chesterfield/MVHCTVeteranWalkRunRoll

The MVHCT Heroic Walk, Run & Roll 2026 is on Saturday June 6, 2026. It includes the following events: .5 MILE REMEMBRANCE WALK and 5K RUN/WALK.

05/31/2026

Governor Whitmer proclaimed this week as State Veterans Homes recognition week here in Michigan.

Michigan has been caring for in its State Veterans Homes - Michigan Veteran Homes - since the 1880s. We've been in Grand Rapids since 1886, Marquette since 1981, and Chesterfield Twp. since 2021.

Proudly serving those who've served us, in partnership with our community of supporters.

Read the proclamation, here: https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/proclamations/2026/05/31/may-31-june-6-2026-state-veterans-homes-recognition-week

Read some more on the history of our veterans homes, here: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015071126240&seq=1

05/28/2026

Perfect day spent at the Detroit Zoo 🐾🐒🐅🐘🦒

05/26/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our incredible Patriot Sponsors for the outstanding and generous support of the 5th Annual Heroic Walk, Run & Roll! 🇺🇸

Because of your partnership, generosity, and commitment to our veterans, we are able to continue creating meaningful impact for the heroes we have the privilege to serve every day at Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield.

Events like this simply would not be possible without the support of our community partners. Thank you for standing beside our veterans and helping make this honorable event such a success.

We are truly grateful for your support! ❤️🤍💙

05/25/2026

Today, and every day, we honor and remember those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our great nation.

While words fail to capture the immense gratitude we have for their service and sacrifice, we hope the care and quality of life we're able to provide their brother and sister veterans still with us today is something they'd look down upon with a smile, proud.

We encourage you to take a moment today to honor and remember the sacrifice of the fallen.

05/19/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our Hero Sponsors for your generosity and support of this year’s race. We truly could not do this without you! ❤️🤍💙

05/16/2026

What a special week we all had! Celebrated National Skilled Nursing Home Week. Military trivia, Pops Eats on the Streets food truck, build your own ice cream sundae bar, tattoos and brews party for the veterans, big bucks bingo and name that staff baby picture.

We ended the week celebrating the homes fifth year of being open!! FIVE YEARS we have been a place for veterans to call home.
What an honor and privilege! 🇺🇸
Our veterans packed the house to celebrate with singing, dancing and excellent music!! 🎶🎸

Thank you to every veteran, family member, staff and volunteer who has been part of this wonderful journey! We look forward to another great 5 years! ❤️🤍💙