2016 Massachusetts Gold Star Tree Dedication Event
Thanks To Yanks was honored to volunteer at this year’s event, “Massachusetts Gold Star Families Tree Dedication”. We honor the fallen, by embracing the living.
Norton VFW
Supporting those, who support those who serve. Our first fundraiser run was a huge success. Thank you Norton V.F.W, we will be back in 2017.
Vietnam War Recognition Award
Thanks To Yanks was honored to have received this donor recognition certificate which commemorated the national observance period of the Vietnam War. Michael Shain, president and founder of Thanks To Yanks received the certificate from Steven Petak, chairman of the dinner.
Annual Hope For Heroes Donation Drive Recap
Thanks To Yanks would like to thank the community for helping to support the annual Hope for Heroes Donation Drive, which collected items for homeless veterans residing at various Massachusetts Veteran shelters. Over 200 boxes/bags of donated items were collected including new sheets, blankets, towels, socks, underwear, toiletries, gift cards
2016 Call for Volunteers
Interested in Volunteering for Thanks To Yanks? If you have a special skill, talent or general interest in helping out at our events or at the organizational level, please visit http://thankstoyanks.org/volunteers and complete the Volunteer Information Form. We are always looking for individuals/groups willing to support us to help those who serve(d).
Annual Hope for Heroes Donation Drive
Donation drive for homeless Veterans Help Hope for Heroes in collecting items to be donated to homeless veterans residing at various Veteran Shelters. Sponsoring charity is Thanks To Yanks, a non-political 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to support military members, veterans and their families. NOVEMBER 5 – 11, 2016 Drop
1st Annual “Never Forget” Veteran’s Day 5 Miler Run/2 Miler Walk
DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 Registration 7:30 a.m. Pre-Registered 8:15 a.m. Run/Walk 9:00 a.m. All proceeds from the run/walk will be used to support our military members and veterans in SE MA. FILLMORE-NASON VFW #8049, 38 SUMMER STREET, NORTON, MA 02766 5 Miler Entry Fee: $20 ($25 AFTER OCTOBER 21,
Warren Griffin – Francis J. Larkin Lifetime Achievement Award
Warren Griffin (former Marine) receiving Francis J Larkin Lifetime Achievement Award from Stephen Bradford, Thanks To Yanks Veteran’s Liaison.