Ways to Support

National Wreaths Across America Day is an event held in more than 3,000 local communities each December. It is a day where volunteers of all ages, demographics and backgrounds gather to place live balsam veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of our nation’s heroes, joining together to say each of their names out loud one more time and in doing so, keeping their memories alive.

Although best known for this annual nationwide event, Wreaths Across America’s mission to Remember the Fallen, Honor those that serve and their families, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom is yearlong and carried out by individuals finding a way to serve in their communities. Wreaths Across America offers many programs and opportunities to share the stories of veterans, their families and those who serve our country. We invite you to learn more about how you too can get involved in the mission, TODAY!

REMEMBER

• Wreaths Across America’s annual pilgrimage from Columbia Falls, Maine, to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia has become known as the world’s largest veterans’ parade, stopping at schools, monuments, veterans’ homes, and communities all along the way to remind people how important it is to Remember, Honor and Teach. To learn more click HERE.
• The Remembrance Tree Program provides a living memorial to loved ones lost. A replica dog tag is made in honor of your loved one and it is attached to the service branch next to the trunk of an evergreen tree on the tip land in Maine where the brush is harvested every third year to make veterans' wreaths. To request a tag for a loved one, click HERE
• Wreaths Across America hosts State House Ceremonies in nearly 50 states. To participate in one in your own state, click HERE

HONOR

• Through Wreaths Across America’s national group sponsorship program, it has helped other nonprofits and civic groups such as Civil Air Patrol, Scouts, 4- H Clubs, local VFWs and American Legions raise funds for their own community needs. Since 2007, Wreaths Across America has given back more than $20 million to local groups. To sign up to be a Sponsorship Group, click HERE.
• Wreaths Across America offers volunteers several ways to honor our veterans, including our popular Thanks-A- Million campaign, which distributes free “I Owe You” cards to volunteers all over the country to share with veterans as a simple thank-you for their service and a promise to give back. To request these cards, please click HERE
• Wreaths Across America works with veteran service organizations across the country in hopes of sharing relevant and pertinent information with this important audience. WAA's Executive Director and VSO leaders from across the country join together for a quarterly Roundtable on Wreaths Across America Radio focused on Veteran Healing where they share stories of service and success. To learn more, please click HERE

TEACH

• Wreaths Across America is committed to teaching younger generations about the value of their freedoms and the importance of honoring those who sacrificed so much to protect those freedoms. Through our TEACH program we offer lesson plans, interactive-media projects and opportunities for educators and students of all ages and resources from partner organizations offering guided learning opportunities. To learn more please click HERE.
• The Wreaths Across America Museum located at the National Headquarters in Columbia Falls, Maine, showcases thousands of items that have been donated to Wreaths Across America over the decades. All donations help to provide insight and tell the greater story of the experiences of U.S. military personnel. In 2022, the Gold Star Family History and Hospitality House located next door to the Museum was also opened to the public and to Gold Star families to stay free! To learn more please click HERE
• The Mobile Education Exhibit is a traveling classroom on wheels designed to inspire and educate all about the mission and those whose lives have been impacted by it. The goal of the Wreaths Across America Education Exhibit is to bring local communities and our military together with education, stories, and interactive connections. To learn more please click HERE