Michael Shain of Thanks To Yanks was honored to be one of this year’s 2018 Myra Kraft Community MVPs.  He recently attended the Awards luncheon by the New England Patriots Foundation at Gillette Stadium to receive the award. Michael was one of the twenty-six selected out of over 400 nominees.

Thanks To Yanks was recognized for their help in assisting the Junior Girl Scouts of Milford to learn about military and veteran family needs.  Over the past year, the girls joined Thanks To Yanks in providing items for homeless veterans, retiring flags, making and distributing hundreds of Stars for Our

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.  

Thanks To Yanks was honored to have received this recognition award for our support of the VA New England Summer Adaptive Sports Clinic to support veterans in adaptive sports.  Michael and Donnalee Shain received the award at the Closing Ceremonies of the Clinic on July 21, 2016, co-hosted by the

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) – Seven Seals Award presented to Thanks To Yanks for meritorious leadership and initiative in support of the men and women who serve America in the National Guard and Reserve.

Congratulations to Michael Shain, President and Founder of Thanks To Yanks, for his receiving the Gung Ho Community Service Award, presented by the Marine Corps League on Iwo Jima Day, February 19, 2015.  Michael was honored and humbled to be recognized by this extraordinary group of men who selflessly and