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The Desert Eagles Nest Thrift Store is Now Open!
The Desert Eagles Nest Thrift Store where all proceeds go to the APK Charities Direct Assistance Program Located at 170 Fort Path Rd., Unit 14. Madison, CT, it’s a store…
Read MoreAPK Charities Founders Attend Dedication Celebration for the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Berlin, CT
A new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (GSFMM) honoring the families of servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military has been erected in Berlin Connecticut.…
Read MorePampered Chef: Shop Today for APK!
Join an online Pampered Chef party from March 5th through the 13th to benefit APK! Every penny earned goes directly to APK’s Direct Assistance Program helping CT Veterans in need.…
Read MoreAPK Charities is a Proud Recipient of the 2021 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award
APK Charities is a proud recipient of the 2021 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award! It’s awarded to “those who exemplify leadership, dedication and a commitment to improving their communities through…
Read MoreGet set for The Big ‘WEHA Bear Fair Reveal’
WEST HARTFORD, Conn.—The 2021 WEHA Bear Fair will officially dance into town in just a few weeks. But organizers are so excited, they couldn’t resist the temptation to get the…
Read MoreNBC-30: Connecticut Gold Star Family Disheartened by Scenes in Afghanistan
Helen Pederen-Keiser was recently interviewed by NBC Connecticut regarding the heartbreak that’s unfolding in Afghanistan. Please see the video below. “A Connecticut family whose son was killed in the War…
Read MoreTorres Munoz Alexandra is recipient of Wallingford Lions Club scholarship on behalf of APK Charities
On behalf of APK, the Wallingford Lions Club awarded a $2,000 scholarship to a deserving student, Torres Munoz Alexandra, in Captain Andrew Pedersen-Keel’s name. This scholarship is awarded to a…
Read MoreThank you, New York and the Goldstar Family of CW2 Duane Cantrell
From APK Charities, thank you so much to the NYPD and the NYPD Harbor Police. You guys are awesome! Thank you so much for supporting APK Charities and Goldstar families.…
Read MoreAPK Charities Ruck March: “It helped us have purpose again”
380-mile trek traces life of state native, Andrew Pedersen-Keel, killed in Afghanistan A group of about a dozen people began a 380-mile journey Tuesday, and not by car, train, bus…
Read MoreCT soldier Andrew Pedersen-Keel to be honored at NASCAR race
Fallen CT soldier to be honored at NASCAR race by Meghan Friedmann [email protected] Reprinted with permission A local fallen soldier is getting a special honor this Memorial Day: Army Capt.…
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