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Beginning this year, November will become Jewelers for Veterans month, and appropriate time considering the observance of Veterans Day, according to Ralph Destino, the chairman of the Jewelers For Veterans Foundation. The foundation's goal is to raise $150,000 from the campaign to help military veterans find jobs in the jewelry industry. “Every jeweler in the U.S. is being asked to show their support for our returning vets and help provide these warriors with a pathway to economic success in an industry where they can put their skills to good use,” Destino said.
The Jewelers for Veterans Foundation is a 501c3, not-for-profit corporation that was founded in 2012 to help military veterans learn about the jewelry and industry and train for jobs. Retailers and manufacturers in the U.S. will be asked to commit to the Jewelers for Veterans month promotional effort by supporting the campaign and displaying a framed placard, a point-of-sale display and a donation can in their offices and stores. Todd Wolleman, the president of ColorCraft and foundation member, said, “We will kick off this campaign with a launch event at the JCK Las Vegas show this year. But we are asking manufacturers, retailers and trade associations to commit now so we can ensure success by November.”
The campaign is also seeking sponsors and volunteers and those interested should visit the Jewelers for Veterans Foundation website at www.JewelersforVeterans.org.
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