Burglary hurts VFW post’s programs
By Brian Huchel, Commercial-News, Danville, Ill. | |
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The burglary was reported Wednesday at
She added whoever committed the crime had a key to get in the front door of the building and knew the code for the building alarm.
No arrests have been made in connection with the burglary.
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The burglary resulted in a loss of a portion of the VFW's operating money, a "pretty bad" blow for the post, Allen said.
"That's the money that I had to buy supplies for bars and dinners," she said.
In addition, the stolen cash takes away from the funds the post used in various donations each year. In the past, the VFW has donated money to projects at the
"We've managed to come up with a little money," Allen said, adding the post can't consider shutting down as that would eliminate one cash flow opportunity for it.
"We can't just shut down or wouldn't make any of the money back," she said.
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