A Day of Connection and Remembrance: Gold Star Family Brunch at Burntwood Tavern
On Sunday, April 26th, NEOPAT was honored to welcome Gold Star families to Burntwood Tavern for a special morning of connection, remembrance, and fellowship. Set in a warm and welcoming…
A Lifetime of Service Recognized: Rick DeChant Honored as 2026 Veteran of the Year
On Saturday, April 11, Rick DeChant was honored by the Joint Veterans Council of CuyahogaCounty as the 2026 Veteran of the Year. Rick often jokes that he “can’t hold a…
NEOPAT Veteran & Military ERG Lunch & Learn at KeyBank
NEOPAT was proud to host our latest Veteran & Military Employee Resource Group (ERG) Lunch & Learn on March 31 at KeyBank, bringing together a powerful network of organizations committed…
Celebrating 100 Years of WWII Veteran Joe Lenze
Mr. Joe Lenze of Wadsworth, Ohio. Mr. Lenze will celebrate his 100th birthday on April 21, 2026. Mr. Lenze is a World War II veteran and local business owner and celebrity…
NEOPAT’s Annual Veteran Outing at Fin Feather Fur
NEOPAT was proud to kick off the weekend on Friday, February 20th, with our annual Perry Demming Outdoor Freedom Project veteran outing at Fin Feather Fur in Ashland, Ohio—an energizing…
Honoring a Hero: MSG Joseph J. Andres Jr. and a Legacy That Lives On
On Veterans Day 2025, the City of Seven Hills dedicated the MSG Joseph J. Andres Jr. Memorial Park, a lasting tribute to a hometown hero whose life and service embody the…
Celebrating the DuPont Veteran Group’s Outstanding Support
At NEOPAT, we are fortunate to work alongside community partners whose dedication and heart make a real and lasting difference for veterans and military families across Northeast Ohio. We are proud…
Making the Holidays Brighter for Military Families Across Northeast Ohio
This holiday season, NEOPAT was proud to bring comfort and meaningful support to military families across Northeast Ohio through the combined efforts of our Adopt a Military Family Program, the…
NEOPAT Joins Community to Honor Veterans at Wreaths Across America
Frigid winter temperatures didn’t stand a chance against the spirit of gratitude and patriotism on display last weekend in Massillon. On December 13, nearly 300 dedicated volunteers gathered at Calvary…
Hudson Holiday Walk Raises Spirits — and Support — for Local Military Families
NEOPAT was honored to be part of the Hudson Holiday Walk at First & Main on Sunday, December 7th, where community warmth outshined the winter chill. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the…









