The Knights of Columbus are once again working to help military personnel come home for the holidays through their Send a Hero Home for the Holidays initiative.
The community-based program provides round-trip tickets for enlisted men and women who are stationed at one of five military bases across Mercer, Monmouth, Burlington and Ocean counties and cannot afford the cost of travel.
The project began in 2013 when local Knights of Columbus councils identified enlisted personnel on active duty within the region who had leave time but were unable to pay for transportation home.
That first year, the organization reunited 11 service members with their families for Christmas Day.
Now entering its 14th year, the effort continues to ensure “there’s no place like home for the holidays,” organizers said.
Those wishing to contribute to this year’s campaign can mail donations to Knights of Columbus Council 7000, P.O. Box 6425, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.
