Coles County Veterans Support Coalition

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Coles County Veterans Support Coalition A united community providing support to veterans in need through compassionate actions. Are they homeless? Are they hungry? Do they need help with home repairs?

It is therefore our responsibility to do what we can to support service members, veterans and their families, from the time of oath through separation and beyond. The Veterans Support Coalition was born out of a commitment to provide for local Veterans in immediate need of assistance. We engage the support of our community to help in any way that is needed. We want to be there to help out when those emergencies require a little extra care and compassion. Mailing Address
P.O. Box 171
Mattoon, IL 61938

Thank you to Jeremy and Janelle Muchow for sponsoring our Hero’s 6 snacks for September! Popcorn and Honey Buns are amo...
09/27/2026

Thank you to Jeremy and Janelle Muchow for sponsoring our Hero’s 6 snacks for September! Popcorn and Honey Buns are among the veterans’ favorite snacks! 🍿🍿🍿

Attention die-hard “DIE HARD” fans, anyone who loves to have fun, and everyone who wants to help veterans:Still not sure...
09/18/2026

Attention die-hard “DIE HARD” fans, anyone who loves to have fun, and everyone who wants to help veterans:

Still not sure Die Hard is a Christmas movie?

Well, the Coles County Veterans Support Coalition is here to answer that question. Join us for our next Christmas-movie themed “Die Hard is a Christmas Movie” Trivia Night on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Eagle’s Club in Mattoon.

See the flyer below for more information. Tickets available at www.veterantrivia.com.

Your ticket will get you:

~ Five Rounds of Trivia based on the movie “Die Hard.”

~ A delicious meal catered by Luigi’s in Mattoon.

~ Tons of laughter and fun.

~ Your participation will provide funding that will go directly to assist veterans in Coles County.

Don't miss the early registration discount for teams of 6........Welcome to the party, Pal.....

Have you registered yet? Click on the QR code to join the class starting on September 27.
09/12/2026

Have you registered yet? Click on the QR code to join the class starting on September 27.

09/10/2026

The final Fun Facts by Gunner Barr. Thank you Gunner for all that you have contributed to the VSC - We appreciate you!

Fun facts about the U.S Coast Guard
Questions
1. When was the Coast Guard founded?
2. What is the Coast Guard’s motto?
3. What was the Coast Guard first called?
4. Who is considered to be the father of the Coast Guard?
5. How many lives does the Coast Guard save on average per day?

Answers
1. The Coast Guard was founded on August 4th 1790 by Congress to enforce tariff and trade laws to prevent smuggling.
2. The Coast Guard’s motto is Semper Paratus which is Latin for Always Ready.
3. The Coast Guard was founded as the Revenue Marine then became to be known as the Revenue Cutter Service by the 1860’s. On January 28th 1915 Revenue Cutter Service and the Lifsaving Service merged together by an act of Congress to form the modern-day Coast Guard.
4. The father of the Coast Guard is then Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton who strongly urged Congress to form the Revenue Marine Service.
5. The Coast Guard saves 12 lives on average per day.

The Coles County Speedway will feature Weekly Racing this Friday. There will be a tribute to the 25th anniversary of 9-...
09/09/2026

The Coles County Speedway will feature Weekly Racing this Friday.

There will be a tribute to the 25th anniversary of 9-11 and they will honor our veterans.

Veterans will have free admission and receive a voucher for a free meal courtesy of the Coles County Speedway. (Please bring proof of service.)

09/09/2026

For those of you who have signed up to place the flags Thursday afternoon, please bring a drill if you have one. Thanks … we’ll see you Thursday at 4:00 pm!
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We’re looking for some volunteers for next Thursday, September 10. We will be preparing for a 9/11 Remembrance and will...
09/03/2026

We’re looking for some volunteers for next Thursday, September 10. We will be preparing for a 9/11 Remembrance and will need some helpers to set up flags in Heritage Park in Mattoon. Meet at the park at 4:00 pm and bring a hammer! Please send us a DM or respond to this post to let us know you’re coming.

Thank you to Stan and Linda Metzger for sponsoring our Hero’s 6 snacks in August. The Oreo Cakesters are always a huuuu...
08/29/2026

Thank you to Stan and Linda Metzger for sponsoring our Hero’s 6 snacks in August. The Oreo Cakesters are always a huuuugggeee favorite with our Veterans! Thank you for supporting our veterans!

Reboot courses are not just for Veterans. Reboot now offers a course for anyone who has been through trauma. Please scan...
08/28/2026

Reboot courses are not just for Veterans. Reboot now offers a course for anyone who has been through trauma. Please scan the QR code for this course which begins September 27.

08/27/2026

Fun Facts #4 - Marines

Fun facts about the U.S Marine Corps

Questions
1. Where was the Marine Corps born?
2. What is the license plate number of the Commandant?
3. Where does the nickname Devil Dog come from?
4. What is the oldest post in the Marine Corps?
5. How many birthdays does the Marine Corps have?

Answers
1. The Marine Corps was born at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia on November 10th, 1775.
2. The license plate number of the Commandant is 1775 the year the Marine Corps was founded.
3. The Nickname Devil Dog comes from the Battle of Belleau Wood during World War One were Marines fought aggressively against the Germans. According to legend the Germans called the Marines teufelhunden or devil dogs.
4. The oldest post is Marine Barracks Washington, D.C established in 1801.
5. The Marine Corps has two birthdays. The first and famous when is November 10th 1775. Then second and less famous is July 11th 1798 when the Marine Corps was reformed again after being disbanded in 1783.

Address

1718 Broadway, Lower Level
Mattoon, IL
61938

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18476122547

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