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Princeton DAR chapter benefits Freedom House through annual Day of Service

Day of Service was held on Oct. 11 in honor of organization’s 133rd birthday

By Shaw Local News Network
(L-R) Chapter Vice Regent Elizabeth Hauger, Chapter Regent Nancy Gartner and Volunteer Coordinator and Trainer for Freedom House Bonnie Anders.

(L-R) Chapter Vice Regent Elizabeth Hauger, Chapter Regent Nancy Gartner and Volunteer Coordinator and Trainer for Freedom House Bonnie Anders. (Photo provided by Nancy Gartner)

The Princeton chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual Day of Service on Oct. 11 in honor of the 133rd birthday of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Each year, the chapter chooses an organization to receive service. This year’s recipient was Freedom House in honor of founder Nedda Simon, who is a chapter member.

Previously selected organizations have including the Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle, Second Story Teen Center Pantry and more.

Any woman with direct lineal descent from a revolutionary patriot is eligible for membership in the DAR. For information, visit www.dar.org/membership.

Each year the chapter chooses an organization to receive service. This year’s recipient was Freedom House, in honor of Nedda Simon, founder of Freedom House and a chapter member.

Each year the chapter chooses an organization to receive service. This year’s recipient was Freedom House, in honor of Nedda Simon, founder of Freedom House and a chapter member. (Photo provided by Nancy Gartner)

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