Our Director of Transportation, Courtney George, was recently featured on the Standing Out podcast, sharing behind-the-scenes details about the intricate logistics and planning that goes into moving millions of veterans' wreaths to cemeteries across the country each December. Thanks for having us! https://bit.ly/3W7lzSq
Wreaths Across America
Non-profit Organizations
Columbia Falls, Maine 8,619 followers
REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those that serve and their families, TEACH the next generation about the value of freedom.
About us
REMEMBER the fallen; HONOR those who serve; TEACH future generations the value of freedom. Overview: What began in 1992 with a trailer load of 5,000 wreaths, placed by volunteers and laid at the graves of servicemembers laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery has now become a national organization with over 4.200 participating locations, with more than 3 million volunteers – a third of who are children – who support the yearlong mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom.
- Website
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http://wreathsacrossamerica.org
External link for Wreaths Across America
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Columbia Falls, Maine
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Supporting Our Veterans, Veterans Wreaths, Supporting Our Troops, Educational Outreach, Patriotism, Fundraising, Corporate Philanthropy, Corporate Partnership, Corporate Gift Giving, Education, Education Curriculum, Be Their Witnes, Public Relations, Corporate Benefits, and Military Support
Locations
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Primary
4 Point St
Columbia Falls, Maine 04623, US
Employees at Wreaths Across America
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Courtney George
Director of Transportation and Industry Relations
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Annie Brooks
Skilled Fundraiser ✰ Social Media Enthusiast ✰ Community Organizer ✰ Affecting Positive Change
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Brenda Kaesler
Team Leader for Wreaths Across America
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Amber Caron
Director Of Communications at Wreaths Across America
Updates
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Our first #GivingInJuly Sponsorship Group spotlight is The Ripley County Community Foundation! A $5 back Sponsorship Group, "Wreaths Across Ripley County" organizes community efforts to honor more than 4,000 fallen veterans each year across 56 cemeteries. "The Ripley County Community Foundation would like to thank the community, dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, essential truck drivers, area officials, and members of the media for coming together in unity and supporting those who have protected our freedom. Each person has played an important part in this mission and we are grateful we are able to continue this program in the coming years." Thank you to this incredible Sponsorship Group! To support Wreaths Across Ripley County with your $17 veteran's wreath donation: https://lnkd.in/gVgdeBeS
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Thank you to Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) for your participation in our Truckloads of Remembrance campaign! TCA is registered as a payback Sponsorship Group, working to fill one trailer load of sponsored veterans’ wreaths to send to the Arlington National Cemetery this December. One trailer load is approximately 5,000 wreaths, which will be laid at the final resting place of service members as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. Wreath sponsorships are $17 each, and TCA will receive back $5 per sponsorship, which will go to TCA’s Scholarship Fund. Learn more and support TCA: https://lnkd.in/gnqDPN5Q
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This July, support a Wreaths Across America Sponsorship Group through our #GivingInJuly campaign! This annual campaign spotlights the work of likeminded organizations, and encourages year-round support of the mission. By sponsoring a $17 wreath through a Sponsorship Group this summer, you can help a local group reach their goals, while honoring a fallen veteran. Throughout July, we will be highlighting Sponsorship Groups by sharing their stories and their individual missions. Stay tuned! In the meantime, learn more about #GivingInJuly, and find a group to support: https://lnkd.in/g-egciZu
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Access FREE lesson plans for children of all ages! There are more than 20 different topics covered in our curriculum - and growing! https://lnkd.in/e7n8vZrb
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Please join us as we prepare for the 2024 #GivingInJuly campaign! This annual celebration is dedicated to local groups and individuals participating in our Sponsorship Group Program. Through this unique program, supporters can help local programs make a difference in their communities with each $17 sponsorship to WAA. Learn more and find Groups to support with your wreath sponsorships! https://lnkd.in/gqNZgYRS
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"You people at Wreaths Across America give the truckers credit, and yes, we deserve some credit, but the whole thing is amazing to me. The full circle of what takes place here is incredible.” Meet the team from WWC, Inc., a transportation company local to Wreaths Across America headquarters in Downeast Maine. Their Wreaths Across America Radio Trucking Tributes interview airs today at 11am and 4pm ET! https://lnkd.in/g8psr7zF
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents WWC, Inc
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Wreaths Across America reposted this
Excited to be out with the trucking team at Texas Trucking Show! Stop by booth 1426 to find out how you can get involved in Wreaths Across America!
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We are excited to announce the third event of our TEACH webinar series, hosted with the The Library of Congress Veterans History Project. Please join us on Tuesday, August 13th, from 4 pm ET /1 pm PT! The event will be co-hosted by Cindy Tatum, Wreaths Across America Curriculum Developer and Gold Star Mother, and Andrew Huber, Senior Liaison, Library of Congress Veterans History Project. Registration is FREE but required - join us! https://lnkd.in/gjSvPWBP
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We are proud to announce our a new Teach Partnership Agreement with the Military Child Education Coalition® | MCEC®. Through this new partnership, Wreaths Across America and MCEC agree to collaborate to create engaging and relevant content designed to TEACH in a way that fosters strong character development, civic responsibility, respect, and honor. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/g9ACUHZC
Wreaths Across America Expands Educator Resources with New Teach Partnership Agreement
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