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National Nonprofit Wreaths Across America Announces New Theme for 2025
Wreaths Across America (WAA), the national nonprofit whose year-long mission is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach our children the value of freedom, proudly announces its theme for 2025: “Keep Moving Forward.” Each year, millions of volunteers and patriots gather in local, state, and national cemeteries across all 50 states and abroad to pay tribute to our nation’s service…
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Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit National Tour
Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly announces that its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) national tour will be heading to South Carolina to honor those who served and welcome home Vietnam veterans. “The mission of Wreaths Across America is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who served, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom,” said Karen Worcester, Executive Director. “The…
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Wreaths Across America’s FREE “TEACH” Program Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson established Hispanic Heritage Week to honor and celebrate the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Twenty years later, President Ronald Reagan expanded it to a month, from September 15 through October 15. Wreaths Across America’s (WAA) “Teach” program Curriculum Developer Cindy Tatum is excited to…
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Wreaths Across America Announces 2023 Winners of Inaugural Virtual Convoy Awards
Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced the 2023 inaugural Virtual Convoy Awards winners. With four categories, the awards highlight the efforts of the State Trucking Associations that participated in the inaugural Virtual Convoy, raising sponsorships to support the placement of veterans’ wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery this December, and awareness for WAA’s year-round mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the…
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Wreaths Across America and American Legion Auxiliary Enter Partnership
Today, national nonprofits Wreaths Across America (WAA) and the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organizations. Together, they will build a stronger awareness of each group’s common missions while supporting fundraising efforts nationwide. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia Falls, Maine, WAA is best known for its annual wreath-laying ceremonies…
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Wreaths Across America Invites All Americans to Wave the Flag on September 12th
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, between 9-10 am ET, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is calling for the nation to join them in flag-waving to remind all Americans of the feeling we had – the pride in country, the unity and patriotism – which was expressed on the days following 9/11/01. The event will be hosted LIVE on WAA’s official…
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Wreaths Across America Announces 2023 Back-to-School Curriculum
Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces new, back-to-school curriculum as part of its year-round TEACH program. The free, downloadable, standards-based lesson plans include resources for all grade levels. The K-12 curriculum includes new lesson plans for Constitution Day and lessons focused on the Navajo Code Talkers and Patriot Day. The free, downloadable plans ensure stories of service, sacrifice and valor are passed…
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Wreaths Across America and Patriot Guard Riders Inc. Enter Partnership
Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) in an effort to build a stronger awareness for each group’s common missions while supporting events throughout the nation. Founded in 2007, and headquartered in Columbia Falls, Maine, WAA is best known for its annual wreath-laying ceremonies each December. The organization’s…
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Registration is Open for the 5th Annual Wreaths Across America Stem to Stone Races
Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly announces that registration is open for its annual Stem to Stone Races. Both in-person and virtual options are available to participants. For each race registration a veteran’s wreath is sponsored and will honor a hero on National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Registrations are open for both the virtual race as…
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Wreaths Across America Announces 2023 Youth Service Project
Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces the 2023 Youth Service Project as part of its year-round TEACH program. The project will tie into the national nonprofit’s 2023 theme, ‘Serve and Succeed.’ The Youth Service Project encourages young people of all ages and grade levels to develop, organize and execute a community service project to improve the lives of veterans or others in…
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