President Celebrates ONE's 75th: No Vet Left Behind

0:00On March 28, President Catherine Connolly rolled up to the 75th anniversary bash for ONE, the Organization of National X Service. Personnel, a top charity tackling homeless vets and mental health struggles. The ceremony went down Saturday at Caffelbrook of Barracks in Dublin's Wrathmines. ONE's been grinding since 1951, running homes with 51 single bedrooms in F-Lone, Cove, Dublin, and Letter Kenny. Right on cue with the milestone, they launched Phase 2 of their expansion, adding 17 new and sweet rooms across fresh spots in Cork, Limerick, and Newbridge. The President dropped truth on how a housing crunch birthed the group way back, and now we're in Round 2 with 17,112. People, including 5,319 kids in emergency spots as of this January, figures likely climb since. ONE's CEO laid it out plain. These spots mean safe havens, hot meals, brotherhood, and real hope for vets and need.

1:02The event popped off with a veteran's guard of honor welcoming her. Plus her speech pushing their motto, no vet left behind. Efforts like this keep the focus sharp on serving those who served, bridging old crises to today's fight.