Today is Veterans Day and as always there are many deals and freebies to honor the men and women who serve and have served our country.
A free stack of Red, White, & Blue Pancakes at IHOP or a free entree at Hooters may satisfy hungry vets today as well as other offers from national retailers, but there are other local freebies/deals that extend well beyond Veterans Day including some that can have far-reaching impact on the lives of veterans and active duty military.
Since honoring our military shouldn't be reserved for one day, here are a few local deals for veterans in the Atlanta metro area that offer benefits extending well beyond Veterans Day:
American Family Care : Veterans can visit any location of these urgent care clinics for a free flu shot on Veterans Day. This is part of AFC's effort to promote flu prevention in the United States and while the offer is good just for one day, the benefits will last for the entire season. Visit afcurgentcare.com for the locations nearest you.
Atlanta Habitat For Humanity ReStore : Veterans in need of furniture or home appliance may want to check out the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. All weekend long, active military and veterans receive 20 percent off their entire store purchase with valid ID or proof of service. That includes new arrivals like a shipment of Toto toilets (retail price: $500+) for just $199. If you can't make it this weekend, know that every Friday is Military discount day at ReStore. Veterans and active service personnel receive 10 percent off their entire purchase with Military ID. In addition, 100 percent of net proceeds from the store go to Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. Atlanta Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 271 Chester Ave. SE, Atlanta. Open Nov. 11 -12 from 10:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Atlanta Humane Society "Pets for Vets" : The Buckhead Rotary Club has once again teamed up with the Atlanta Humane Society to provide free pet adoptions to veterans through the Pets for Vets program. Pets are proven to help veterans heal from PTSD and other injuries. This year-round program which has been done for two years. It has helped Atlanta area veterans such as Staff Sergeant James Garwacki who served two tours of duty with the United States Air Force, and after four years of service, enlisted in the National Guard and remains on active duty. Last year, he adopted Rogue, a Catahoula mix, who helped him stay calm and sleep better through the night.
