Lily Transportation Receives Excellence In Community Advocacy Award From The Va Boston Healthcare System For Work With Homeless Veterans

August 2025

NEEDHAM, MA,… Lily Transportation was presented with the Excellence in Community Advocacy Award by the Veterans Administration’s (VA) Boston Healthcare System at the 9th Annual Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Awards Ceremony held recently at the VA’s Boston Brockton Healthcare Campus. The award recognized the company’s support of the VA over the years with both financial donations and hands-on involvement, including its commitment to the Annual Turkey Drop that provides meals for Veterans’ families on Thanksgiving Day. Mike Stanton (right), Lily’s Chief Operating Officer, accepted the Award from Ermal Hysko, Greater Boston Regional Social Services Manager, The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division. “Lily is committed to helping end and prevent homelessness among veterans,” said Mike Stanton. “And we are grateful to The Salvation Army for connecting us with the VA’s mission and their continued support of our partnership with them.”

Since 1958, Lily Transportation has engineered and operated highly efficient dedicated logistics systems throughout the United States and Canada.  As a Dedicated Contract Carrier, Lily manages over 60 locations, 1,400 employees and 2,250 assets.  The company attributes their success to a culture of “Exceptional People, Elite Performance”, and is dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities in which they operate and contributing to a sustainable future.  Lily’s headquarters is in Needham, MA. (lily.com

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