Benjamin Osborn of Queensbury, NY was killed in Afghanistan in 2010 while serving in the US Army. Our 501 C3 charitable organization created in his name helps children with need in 65 schools in Warren, Washington, Saratoga and Essex Counties with electronics, clothing, bedding, food, tutoring, school supplies, eyeglasses, medical needs, transportation costs, field trip expenses, and scholarships. We help through civic organizations, hospitals, multiple county sheriff departments, food pantries & Ben's Book stations, and by providing food and gifts at the holidays.
Our Baskets for Ben event will be held on October 23 at the Queensbury VFW Post 6196, 32 Luzerne Road, Queensbury, New York 12804 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Price of the ticket includes foods and desserts donated by local grocers and restaurants and there will be a silent auction and a live auction of glittering baskets and door prizes.