The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, the veterans from Camp Jack and city officials attended a ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of Camp Jack joining the Chamber of Commerce.
The structure was originally built as an Arkansas National Guard Armory on South Pine and recently served as a cafeteria for the Harrison Junior High School. The city of Harrison recently purchased the facility from the school district and has leased the Armory to Camp Jack.
Chamber board member Jason Patience said, “We are pleased we can give back to our community and help veterans.”
Chamber chairman, Melissa Collins said, “Harrison has a way of being innovative when we see needs across our community. Camp Jack was born out of the vision of having resources for our veterans in one central location. This will serve as a place for them to receive veteran services but also a community center atmosphere where they can network and socialize. With the passage of the Creekside Community Center next door they will also be able to add healthy activities by utilizing the indoor pool, the indoor walking track, and the hiking/biking trails. The Harrison City Council and Mayor Jackson are to be commended for allowing this facility to be used for a vision such as this! What a partnership! Harrison Public Schools to Harrison City Council, to Camp Jack!”
Veteran and Camp Jack board member, Callie Monday said, “This means so much to our local veterans. Not only to support our outstanding veteran organizations, but we can fill the gaps and get it done sooner rather than later. We want to support the veterans’ families too. We’ll have a food pantry, healthy vets telehealth, and that’s just the beginning. This is a huge endeavor and so thankful for the support we have received from the community. Thank you all so much. We are thrilled to be members of the Chamber.”
Visit CampJack.org to find more information about the history, naming the organization and how volunteers are needed or call 870-568-5597.
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jimlm1950
I do not agree with using the vet platform to lobby for tax increases that have nothing to do with vet status.
Local politicians are brazen to call in outsiders and vets to lobby for their pet projects. Once again the
fix appears to be in with a vote on some obscure day in May. Last but not least, the piece of the tax
that is suppose to sunset will be just like all Harrison tax increases, they will plead they can't get along
without it when sunset time comes.
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