Mission
Veterans Serving Veterans, Inc. is a Cadillac, Michigan nonprofit that honors and serves those who have served and protected; at home and abroad.
Statement of Purpose
- To create a community that connects those who served.
- To attract and manage a robust group of volunteers for VsV events and projects.
- To build a Park with amenities that will further the sense of community for those who have served and continue to serve.
- To inspire a hub of public and private partners that provide support for this community of those who have served.
- To create sustainable Park Systems that will establish a legacy for this community of those who have served.
Our Story
In 2015, Roger Bandeen — a Cadillac orthodontist and veteran — dreamt of a park where veterans could go year-round to build community, feel at ease, and heal. Inspired by that dream, Veterans Serving Veterans, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization was born. Soon after founding VSV, Bandeen donated 33 acres of land to break ground on the project. Three years and 2,000 trees later, construction for the park is fully underway — although much more needs to be done.
Vision For The Park
Our vision is to create a community space that both supports local veterans and brings our community closer together. Construction is underway and we're ready to move forward on several important park features including a 5k cross country course, open air pavilion, chapel, 4,000 seat amphitheater, botanical gardens, guest cabins, memorials, and much more.
