Building Bridges Foundation will benefit from a gun giveaway drawing on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the West Willow Fire Company, 192 West Willow Road, Willow Street. The event will be held rain or shine.

It will bring together volunteers, sponsors, and supporters, as well as veterans and their families. All funds raised will be used to support veterans' well-being and improvement.

The event is open only to people age 21 and up. Tickets include food and beverages. Other games and giveaway drawings will be available

To purchase tickets, call 717-756-6945 or 717-368-3019, or contact the organization via http://www.buildingbridgesfoundation.org. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the event while supplies last.

For nearly 10 years, the giveaway drawing event has helped more than 300 veterans participate in the Building Bridges Foundation equine-assisted therapy and Veterans Cafe programs at no charge to the veterans.

Equine-assisted therapy has been practiced for centuries, and it is believed to have begun in ancient Greece. The practice first started in the United States in the 1970s, after the establishment of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. To learn more about the history of equine-assisted therapy, visit https://anxietytreatmentexperts.com and look under "How We Help" for "Equine Assisted Therapy."

Building Bridges Foundation at Anderson Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, established in 2015 with the mission "one veteran at a time" and the aim to provide equine-assisted therapy to veterans in need. The foundation works with government and health care providers to develop the best program for each individual need. For more information, visit http://www.buildingbridgesfoundation.org.