Yuengling Donates More Than $50K to Military Survivors – 6/26

From Yuengling:

America’s Oldest Brewery supports Inner Warrior Program to address health and wellness for surviving military families, casualty officers and caregivers

What:                D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, is proud to donate more than $50,000 to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to support TAPS Inner Warrior Program, a unique strength-based therapeutic program focused on uplifting military survivors through physical fitness and mental well-being.

At 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, Yuengling’s 6^th generation daughters – Jen, Debbie and Sheryl Yuengling – will celebrate the two-year partnership with TAPS with a ceremony at the newly renovated brewery museum and gift shop. The Yuengling’s will deliver remarks on behalf of their family, and will be joined by Yuengling employees and veterans to mark the occasion. Members of TAPS will be present to speak to the impact of the Inner Warrior Program and receive the donation. Yuengling awarded TAPS the donation through its Lagers for Heroes program, which enables the brewery to support nonprofits and advance programs that positively impact veterans and their families.

Who:                 Jen, Debbie & Sheryl Yuengling, 6^th generation family members

TAPS representatives

When:               Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.

Where:              Yuengling Brewery

                          420 Mahantongo St.

                          Pottsville, PA 17801

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About TAPS

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is the leading national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and survivor support services for the families of America’s fallen military heroes. Since 1994, TAPS has offered support to more than 85,000 survivors of fallen military in the form of peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, grief seminars and retreats for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, casework assistance, connections to community-based care, online and in-person support groups and a 24/7 resource and information helpline for all who have been affected by a death in the Armed Forces. Services are provided free of charge. For more information go to www.taps.org or call the toll-free TAPS resource and information helpline at 1.800.959.TAPS (8277).

About D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.

Celebrating its 190^th anniversary, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery^®, is family-owned and operated since 1829. Now sold in 22 states, production is supported by two breweries in Pottsville, PA and one in Tampa, FL. Principal beer brands include Yuengling® Traditional Lager, Light Lager, Black & Tan, Premium, Light, Dark Brewed Porter, Lord Chesterfield Ale®, Oktoberfest and the new Golden Pilsner.  Get news, updates and access media images at https://www.yuengling.com/news.

SOme photos form the event:

Check Presentation: Attending the check presentation are, from left, Debbie Yuengling, 6^th generation family member, D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc.; Erin Jacobson, Senior Advisor, Outreach and Engagement, TAPS; Brittany Adams, Military Mentor, TAPS.

Yuengling & TAPS: D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. presents more than $50,000 to Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) on Wednesday, June 26 at Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville, PA. The donation supports TAPS Inner Warrior Program to address health and wellness for military survivor families.

Debbie Yuengling: Debbie Yuengling, 6^th generation family member, D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., delivers remarks and celebrates the brewery’s two-year partnership with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) as part of its Lagers For Heroes program.