Category Archives: Wreaths Across America

You Make an Impact!

Leave a reply

An item from the Wreaths Across America organization that may be of interest to members.

WAA.MovingTheMission.Header.1521x542.2020

Hello Michael Barbour,

 

Believe it or not, we are already halfway through the year and planning for National Wreaths Across America Day 2025 is well underway! We have continued to grow, and this year, we’ll surpass the 5,000 participating locations milestone. This mean more opportunities to get involved and support the mission.

 

This is also an opportunity for us to improve communication and support for your efforts. Returning and new Honor Fleet members alike should expect to complete and onboarding process with the WAA team this year! Onboarding will include a webinar and access to professional driver resources ahead of load pick-up. Keep an eye out as we start to schedule onboarding!

 

Should you need anything, the WAA Transportation Team is always here – don’t hesitate to reach out! Thank you for your continued support, flexibility and passion for the mission.

 

With gratitude,
WAA Transportation Team
 

Your Impact

Because of you, the mission moves forward.  Hauling what is referred to as “a truckload of respect,” members of the Honor Fleet transports millions of sponsored veterans’ wreaths to locations all across the country. On National Wreaths Across America Day, these wreaths are laid on veterans’ graves.
young girl wreath

When placing the wreath, volunteers say the name of the service member out loud, remembering and honoring their sacrifice.These wreaths could not reach their location to be placed without you!
 

Professional Driver Quick Facts

We’re looking forward to a successful season! Here are some quick facts for professional drivers and carriers to keep in mind:

 

  • In most cases, unless otherwise stated, all professional drivers participating should expect a multi-stop load when delivering veterans’ wreaths for WAA; on average, 8-12 stops.
  • Because sponsorships continue to come in right up to the last minute, final wreath counts are not available until the professional driver arrives for loading.
  • Load drops can be delivered on the route that best suits the professional driver!
  •  Don’t be surprised if volunteers at the location are full of gratitude and want to make a connection with you; YOU are valued by the local community!
 
WAA_MasterLogo_Trucking

We Need Your Help!

We are reaching out to our transportation partners to ensure we have your updated information for 2025 including your trailer types, contact information, etc.

Not receiving our emails? Please contact your IT team to white label our email, trucking@wreathsacrossamerica.org, or check your spam folder.
 

Trucking Tuesdays

Listen to Trucking Tributes every Tuesday on Wreaths Across America Radio. If you have a story you’d like to share, click on the button below to schedule an interview.
WAA_MasterLogo_Radio (1)
 

Stay in the Know

The Moving the Mission Facebook Group is a space for supporters of Wreaths Across America working in the transportation industry to connect with and learn from one another. Members will share their stories of support, learn more about Wreaths Across America, including volunteer opportunities, and network with other industry professionals.
 
Wreaths Across America, PO Box 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623, United States, 877-385-9504

Remember and Honor The Falllen This Memorial Day Weekend

Leave a reply

An item from the Wreaths Across America organization.

MMHeader

As we start Memorial Day weekend, we are surrounded by reminders to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. At Wreaths Across America, these reminders are not seasonal—they are part of our daily mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.

Read Karen Worcester’s full message on Memorial Day here, and keep scrolling to learn more about our year-round mission.
Support Programs

Remember And Honor This Memorial Day Weekend
Norma&RogerTagTree

This Memorial Day weekend, please join us as we Remember, Honor, and Teach about those who have served and sacrificed for our freedoms.

Remember and Honor your loved ones through our Remembrance Tree Program and our Virtual “Remember Wall.”

Remembrance Tree Program

Wreaths Across America established the Remembrance Tree Program to create living memorials for veterans. This program is FREE and open to all families who have or have had a loved one in the military. Click here to learn more.

Virtual “Remember Wall”

With each $17 wreath sponsorship, you can dedicate a veteran’s wreath “In memory of” a friend or loved one who served. Post photos, memories, and personal messages as a year-round display of remembrance. If you’d like to participate, start your sponsorship here or search for the Wreaths Across America location you wish to support.

Share Your Story On Wreaths Across America Radio

We want to feature the great work you are doing in your community in support of Wreaths Across America! Click on the button below to schedule an interview.

In our featured interview, hear how the Civil Air Patrol Squadron in Bismarck, North Dakota, supports the mission and funds their squadron.
WAA radio button
Schedule An Interview
Listen To Featured Interview

Visit the Mobile Education Exhibit in June
Mobile Education Exhibit MEE

The Mobile Education Exhibit brings communities and our military together with education, stories, and interactive connections. In June, the Mobile Education Exhibit will visit several stops in Pennslyvania.
View Upcoming Stops

Featured Merchandise

Give the gift of remembrance by sponsoring a Patriot Pair!

When you sponsor a Patriot Pair, one wreath will be placed on a veteran’s headstone at a participation location, and a second wreath will be sent to the address of your choice.
PATRIOT PAIR
Buy Here
Sponsor Wreaths
Support Programs

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:
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
LinkedIn
X
Wreaths Across America, PO Box 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623, United States, 877-385-9504

Join Us In Teaching The Value of Freedom

Leave a reply

An item from the Wreaths Across America organization that may be of interest to members.

email header (1)

Few know how much effort our volunteers put in to make National Wreaths Across America Day happen each December. Fewer still understand that the work of the dedicated volunteers and WAA staff is carried out year-round and grows yearly.

It is through the daily efforts of dedicated individuals like yourself that Wreaths Across America has been able to build a community for veterans, military families, and civic organizations bringing our mission to life throughout the year.

 

As we recognize Teacher Appreciation Week, we wanted to take a moment to share a few of the ways that you can continue to be involved in our mission to teach the next generation the value of freedom.

  • We are so proud of our expanded Teach Program, headed by a retired teacher who is a Gold Star Mother and in tandem with many well-respected, longstanding veteran support organizations. The character and service-centric curriculum is becoming increasingly in demand and can be downloaded on the WAA website for free.
  • Our Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) travels all over the country, visiting schools and communities, bringing people together with the common goal of learning, sharing, and embracing local veterans’ service.
  • Our quarterly Teach Webinars equip educators and youth of all ages. The next webinar takes place on May 13th. Learn more and register here.

We thank you for your continued support of our mission. Today, we invite you to further your impact by making a $5 donation to our TEACH Program. Your contribution will directly support our mission to teach the next generation the value of freedom.

 

Sincerely,

The Wreaths Across America Team
Support Teach Program
 
 
Facebook
LinkedIn
X
Instagram
TikTok
Wreaths Across America, Tax-ID 20-8362270, is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service.
We have made every attempt to accurately reflect your Sponsor information. Should you find a discrepancy, please contact Wreaths Across America Customer Service.
Wreaths Across America, PO Box 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623, United States, 877-385-9504

Did You Know? Wreaths Radio Streams 75 Unique Programs 🎙️

Leave a reply

This item from this national organization may be of interest to some members.

MMHeader

“Every single day, in every walk of life, ordinary people do extraordinary things.”

Coach Jim Valvano

 

Wreaths Across America, as part of the “Teach” pillar of our mission, will host our first annual Lindbergh Crate Day event on Tuesday, May 20, in Maine on the tip lands where balsam is grown and harvested to make veterans’ wreaths.

 

The Lindbergh Crate, used to transport famed aviator and Medal of Honor recipient Charles Lindbergh’s plane, the Spirit of St. Louis, back to the United States from Paris in 1927, was gifted to WAA. The previous owner, Larry Ross, purchased the crate in 1990 and opened a museum on his property in Canaan, Maine, to use as a teaching tool for area youth. His focus was on introducing students to “ordinary people who do extraordinary things.”

 

Larry’s message, like ours, is simple: we all have the ability to do good with what we have. Read Karen Worcester’s full message about the power of purpose, the legacy of service, and the lessons behind Lindbergh Crate Day.
Support Programs
 

The Lindbergh Crate Museum Reopens May 20
FullCrateFrontTeach

We’re proud to announce the reopening of the Lindbergh Crate Museum on Tuesday, May 20, with a special “Crate Day” event hosted for local students and the local community as part of our TEACH Program! This exciting event marks a significant moment in preserving and sharing a unique piece of history.
Learn More
 

Register Now: TEACH Webinar

Join us for the second Quarterly Webinar of the 2025 TEACH Program on Tuesday, May 13th at 4PM ET!

 

We’ll be joined by co-host John Fenzel, CEO, The World War II Foundation, Retired Senior Army Special Forces Officer (Green Beret).
Wreaths Across America TEACH Webinar (1)
Register Now
 

Nominations Open: WAA’s Annual Awards
HonorAward
Wreaths Across America is looking for the best of the best, and you can nominate them today! The mission to remember, honor, and teach requires millions of nationwide volunteers. We want to recognize their hard work and dedication.
Learn More
 

Listen Live: Wreaths Across America Radio

Now that the 2024 wreath sponsorship numbers are in, Wreaths Across America Radio is talking to volunteers and group leaders every day about their efforts!

 

Tune in to hear their stories along with over 75 unique programs related to the Wreaths Across America mission.
wreaths radio icons (1)
Listen Here
 

Visit the Mobile Education Exhibit in May
Mobile Education Exhibit MEE

The Mobile Education Exhibit brings communities and our military together with education, stories, and interactive connections. In May, the Mobile Education Exhibit will visit Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas.
View Upcoming Stops
 

Featured Merchandise

With our new 2025 “Keep Moving Forward” challenge coin on hand, you will always be reminded of this important message and be able to show your support for Wreaths Across America!

 

 
2025 coin
Buy Here
 
Sponsor Wreaths
Support Programs
 

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:
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
LinkedIn
X
Wreaths Across America, PO Box 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623, United States, 877-385-9504

Keep Moving Forward 🇺🇸

Leave a reply

An item from the Wreaths Across America organization that may be of interest to members.

MMHeader

“Keep moving forward.”

 

That was the last command Capt. Joshua Byers ever gave after an IED struck his vehicle in Iraq. Josh didn’t make it home, but his words saved lives and became a battle cry for his unit. Today, his story represents why our year-long mission is so vital.

 

Michael Barbour, Capt. Byer’s sacrifice – like those of countless other fallen heroes – must never be forgotten. Yet there is a growing disconnect between younger generations and the profound sacrifices of our service members and veterans. His powerful last command reminds us why we must act now.

 

We must ensure our children understand and learn from heroes like Joshua who gave everything so others could live free. His story teaches us about unwavering leadership, sacrifice, and dedication to fellow service members – values that future generations need to learn and embrace.

 

Here at Wreaths Across America, we are committed to doing just that. Through our year-round mission to Remember, Honor and Teach, our efforts focus on showing our nation’s veterans that their service mattered. We do this by sharing their stories on Wreaths Across America Radio. Welcoming Home our Vietnam veterans in communities across the country on the Mobile Education Exhibit. In helping Veteran Service Organizations raise awareness and funding through our Group Sponsorship program.

 

And maybe most important, we honor our nation’s veterans by teaching the next generation the value of freedom and what it means to serve. Through our TEACH program we offer the free resources for anyone wanting to help the youth of their community learn.

 

We hope you will find a way to join us in this yearlong mission. But no matter what, remember to “Keep moving forward.”
Screenshot 2025-03-28 at 7.28.32 AM
Watch On YouTube
Support Programs

April: Month of the Military Child
Month of Military Child

Did you know? April is the Month of the Military Child.

 

Click on the button below to download our Month of the Military Child Lesson Plans, or learn more about the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), a TEACH program partner, here.
Browse Curriculum

Military Musicians Showcase: Gary Sinise

We are honored to welcome Gary Sinise to Wreaths Across America Radio for a special edition of our Military Musicians Showcase. Gary will share stories about his late son, Mac, and his musical legacy. During the broadcast, listeners will also have the opportunity to hear Mac’s music.

Tune in on Monday, March 31, at 1 PM to be part of this heartfelt tribute.
Military Musicians Showcase
Listen Here

Visit the Mobile Education Exhibit in April
Mobile Education Exhibit MEE

The Mobile Education Exhibit brings communities and our military together with education, stories, and interactive connections. In April, the Mobile Education Exhibit will visit Virginia and Massachusetts.
View Upcoming Stops

Featured Merchandise

Get cozy in Wreaths Across America’s Olive Green, Jersey-lined District hoodie!

 

Wear your support of Wreaths Across America with a full-color logo screen printed on the left chest.
Green Hoodie
Buy Here
Sponsor Wreaths
Support Programs

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:
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
LinkedIn
X
Wreaths Across America, PO Box 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623, United States, 877-385-9504