Jeannette Business Association

4 months ago

Wreaths Across America!
Is seeking donations for wreaths and volunteers on December 19, 2020 at Noon at the Pennsylvania Memorial Park Jeannette!

See their letter below for details to support!

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It December 1992 in Harrington, Maine, when wreath maker Morrill Worcester found himself with a surplus of 5,000 wreaths during the holiday season. Worcester saw the surplus as an opportunity to pay tribute to our country’s veterans and with the help of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe, arranged for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington National Cemetery. This annual tribute to our country’s veterans has continued ever since, touching the lives of millions of veterans’ families and volunteers, and growing in scope through the years.

In 2007, the Worcester family along with veterans and volunteers formed the non-profit organization Wreaths Across America to continue and expand their efforts at Arlington National Cemetery and to support those around the country who wished to do the same. Wreaths Across America’s mission is simple: Remember the fallen, Honor those that serve, and Teach the next generation about the value of freedom. Morrill’s wife, Karen, has served as the organization’s volunteer Executive Director since the non-profit was created and today oversees what has become a massive volunteer organization that continues to grow. In 2017 alone, Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers that place over 1.5 million veterans’ wreaths at 1,433 locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad.

This year, National Wreaths Across America day will be held on Saturday, December 19th, 2020. Locally, a ceremony will begin at 12 PM followed by the placement of wreaths at Jeannette Memorial Park located at 1100 Altman Road, Jeannette, where 600 local veterans are laid to rest. This is open to anyone who would like to attend.

We are hoping to meet this goal and ensure no veteran is forgotten. Each hand made, fresh, live wreath cost $15 to sponsor and is made in the United States with Maine balsam.

Wreath Sponsorship types:

Individual = 1 Wreath ($15.00)
Family = 4 Wreaths ($60.00)
Small Business = 10 Wreaths ($150.00)
Corporate = 100 Wreaths ($1,500.00) Deadline for Received Donations: October 31, 2020

Make Checks Payable to: Wreaths Across America
Mail To: Jeannette VFW 8240
111 South 4th Street
Jeannette PA. 15644

On behalf of the volunteers and military families looking to honor all the veterans laid to rest at Jeannette Memorial Park, and the Wreaths Across America extended family, I thank you for your consideration of this patriotic cause. I’ll be in touch to determine your interest in supporting the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach. ... See MoreSee Less

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