Visiting Veterans

Thanks To Yanks visited veterans in 2 nursing facilities in Milford, MA. They brought along Julie Wenck who sang for the residents. The veterans were also treated to cupcakes provided by Girl Scout Troop 30570, pizza and of course Valentine cards courtesy of the Girl Scouts and members of the

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Stocking Stuffers

As part of our holiday tradition, Thanks To Yanks was able to provide stocking stuffers to over 900 military children at over 16 commands at Naval Submarine Base New London, CT.  As well has countless children of parents serving in the Massachusetts National Guard and to families of Military Friends. 

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Hope for Heroes Recap

We have great news to share.  The Hope for Heroes Campaign Recap: Collected 104 containers (boxes and bags) Received gift cards for a variety of stores totaling over $3,000 Over 47 volunteer hours All donations will be going to eight different Veterans Programs (shelters, VA Healthcare, Vet Centers and Transitional

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Navy Care Packages

Welcome home gift bags for the 68 single submarine sailors who recently returned to Naval Submarine Base New London. As one of our missions, Thanks To Yanks supports our military members currently deployed.  If you have an active duty service member and would like a care package sent, please visit

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Fall Care Packages

Thanks to our volunteers from L-R, Bob, Pam, Ona, Art, and Bob for packaging up seven larges boxes to be shipped around the world for US deployed service members. As one of our missions, Thanks To Yanks supports our military members currently deployed.  If you have an active duty service

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Annual Hope for Heroes Donation Drive

Join Thanks To Yanks in supporting the Donation drive for homeless Veterans November 8 – November 11th 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

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Back to School Supplies

Thanks to Yanks was able to help supply Military Friends with back to school supplies as part of our collection through Operation Homefront.

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11th Annual Thanks To Yanks 9/11 Tribute Dinner Recap

The 11th Annual Thanks To Yanks Tribute 9/11 Dinner was held on September 11, 2017 and full to capacity. This special non-political was a free tribute dinner recognizing all military members, veterans and their families, including Blue and Gold Star families.  This event was simply a way to thank our

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Back to School Supplies

Thanks To Yanks was able to help supply Military Friends with back to school supplies as part of our collection through Operation Homefront.

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