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On behalf of the Wreaths Across America organization and our family of volunteers and supporters, THANK YOU! Thank you for supporting our mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom.
This year’s Wreaths Across America program reached an extraordinary milestone. Together, we served 5,598 participating locations, sponsored more than 3.1 million veterans’ wreaths, and mobilized millions of volunteers, nearly a third of them children, across all 50 states and abroad.
Read my full end of the year message here, which includes our 2026 theme announcement, and keep scrolling to learn more about our year-round mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.
Sincerely,
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Karen Worcester
Wreaths Across America’s Executive Director
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We invite you to save the date for National Wreaths Across America Day 2026 — Saturday, December 19, 2026.
We hope you will continue this meaningful tradition with us as we honor and remember our veterans together once again.
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Now through Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, HQ will match all veterans’ wreaths sponsored through a registered WAA Sponsorship Group for placement on next year’s National Wreaths Across America Day – Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026!
Find a Sponsorship Group to support at the link below, and let your donation dollars go further this holiday season! (Make sure to switch to “Search Groups”)
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This year, Wreaths Across America posthumously recognized veteran and longtime Iowa volunteer Patrick Palmersheim as the 2025 recipient of the Founder’s Award. Patrick, who served nine years in the United States Air Force with two tours in Vietnam, devoted his life to ensuring that every veteran is remembered and honored. His leadership was instrumental in creating the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, a lasting tribute that continues to serve thousands of Iowa’s heroes and their families.
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MISSION BBQ Heroes Cup Campaign
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We are excited to announce the national kick-off of the “American Heroes Cup” campaign at MISSION BBQ! Now through the end of 2025, for every American Heroes Cup purchased at any of MISSION BBQ’s 156 locations for $4.99, $2 will be donated to sponsor veterans’ wreaths for placement in December 2026. Learn more and find a location near you by clicking on the button below!
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Relisten: Annual Escort to Arlington
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Thank you to this year’s Escort to Arlington sponsors who allowed us to provide live coverage of the “Escort to Arlington.” You can listen to the recorded broadcast from each stop on our Soundcloud – just click the button below.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Title Sponsor: The Wilbert Group
Media Partner: Stars and Stripes
Associate Sponsor: JP Morgan Chase
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We are deeply grateful to Bennett for their continued support of the Wreaths Across America mission. Your commitment helps us ensure that every hero is remembered, honored, and taught to future generations.
Through your generosity and partnership, we are able to expand our reach, engage more communities, and carry forward the important work of placing wreaths on the headstones of our nation’s veterans. Thank you for standing with us and for sharing in this mission to remember, honor and teach.
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The 13-month 2026 calendar measures 9″ x 12″ and features beautiful pictures of cemeteries throughout the US. Special dates are included as well. Click the button to purchase the calendar and view other merch.
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Make sure to follow Wreaths Across America official channels on social media for the most up-to-the-minute news on the mission throughout the year:
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