2019 Fundraising Events
5th Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner
Thursday, November 7th
4:30 -7:30 | K of C Hall, Defiance, Ohio
2nd Annual Golf Outing
Saturday, September 7th
Eagle Rock Golf Course, Defiance, Ohio
Eat Wings Raise Funds
Wednesday, October 2nd
Buffalo Wild Wings, Defiance Ohio
Operation K.A.V.I.C. Fundraising
Supporting Operation K.A.V.I.C.
Operation K.A.V.I.C. would not be possible without the support of our local businesses and business partners. Each year we host a free Veterans and their families appreciation dinner around Veterans Day. To raise funds, we offer sponsorships to other businesses, organizations, and individuals. Over the past 4 years we’ve raised over $195,000 – all of which stays in Defiance County and assists veterans and their families who are enduring a financial crisis.
As awareness about the program continues to rise, we continually see an increase in the requests for assistance every year, and we’re blessed to continue to raise more funds than the last year, year after year, to meet those needs.
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2019 Fundraising Events
5th Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner
Veterans and their families are invited to a FREE dinner on Thursday, November 7th at the K of C Hall in Defiance, Ohio. Sponsorships for this event are our primary fundraiser for the year.
2nd Annual Golf Outing
Hit the links in support of Operation K.A.V.I.C. on Saturday, September 7th at Eagle Rock Golf Course in Defiance, Ohio. Register your team for a 4-person scramble today.
Eat Wings Raise Funds
Join us at Buffalo Wild Wings in Defiance for their Eat Wings Raise Funds benefiting Operation K.A.V.I.C.! 10% from all proceeds will be donated and directly benefit Veterans and their families in Defiance County.
Questions about any of our fundraisers? Contact Lindsey Keller at 419.438.6914 or Lindsey.Keller@kellerlogistics.com
5th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day Sponsors
President Sponsors
General Sponsors
Colonel Sponsors
The Hubbard Family
Captain Sponsors
Kennerk Charitable Trust
Robinson Investments
Post 5665
John & Margaret Jacob
Chapter 36
Sam Strausbaugh
Lieutenant Sponsors
Sergeant Sponsors
NAMI Four County Motorcycle Fundraiser
GPorter Group
Homan Snow Removal
Owen’s Electric
Sam Switzer Realty
Randolph B. Stephenson
William Vaughn Company
Arthur Law Firm
Tommy Tire Sales, LLC
Citizens National Bank
Keep Truckin’
Defiance Hearing Aid Center
City Beverage Co.
Schwiebert Mechanical Services
Loves Travel Shops
Realty Five
Steven Walker
Robert Carpenter
Timothy & Carol Whetstone
Hudsonville Trailer
B.A. Miller & Sons Trucking
Northwestern Mutual
TimCor
Elks 147 Charities
Mike McCann
Arps Dairy, Inc.
Leever Glass
Meijer
Northwest State Community College
Abode Furnishings & Design
Edward Jones
Tamera Stoller
Donors
Golf Outing Flag Sponsors
Tri-County Roofing
Schaffer Funeral Home
Bowman Trailer Leasing
Homan Snow Removal
Tim Whetstone
Buckeye Roofing & Exteriors
Valley Freightliner of Huron
Valley Freightliner of Toledo
Nate Schaublin
Fundraising FAQ
We have three main fundraisers through the year to prepare for the next year’s needs. Golf Outing, Eat Wings Raise Funds, and sponsorships for the Veterans Appreciation Dinner.
How can I donate to Operation K.A.V.I.C.?
Donations are accepted year round! You can attend one of our events or mail your donation to Keller Logistics Group | Attn: Operation K.A.V.I.C. | 24862 Elliott Road | Defiance, Ohio 43512.
Please make checks out to Ravens Care with Operation K.A.V.I.C. in the memo.
What does Operation K.A.V.I.C. Help With?
Operation K.A.V.I.C. is there to fill the gaps in the veterans military benefits. In the past, we’ve been able to help with dental bills, car repairs, tools for work, therapy dogs, home repairs and much more! If you can think of it, we’ve probably helped with it.
How much of the funds raised goes to local veterans?
100% of the funds raised goes to veterans and their families in Defiance County.
Keller Logistics Group handles the coordination and promotion of the events, the Veterans Office takes care of processing requests, and Ravens Care is the financial arm who manages the fund.
How do I request assistance from Operation K.A.V.I.C.?
To request assistance from Operation K.A.V.I.C., please contact the Defiance County Veterans Affairs office at 419.782.6861.
All requests and assistance provided are confidential.
How do I donate proceeds from an event to Operation K.A.V.I.C.?
Thank you for supporting Operation K.A.V.I.C.! We’d love to help promote your event, it not only to our employees but also on our social media pages. Please contact Lindsey Keller at Lindsey.Keller@kellerlogistics.com or 419.438.6914 if you’d like us to share your information. After the event, please mail a check made out to Ravens Care to Keller Logistics Group | Attn: Operation KAVIC | 24862 Elliott Road | Defiance, OH 43512. Be sure to include the name of your event so we can recognize you on our website and social media accounts!