Fundraiser and Celebration 2023
Please support Thanks To Yanks and the Italian Vets in Milford on July 2nd, 3pm – 8pm, for a fundraising and celebration event!
The Joy of Music
The senior singers, sponsored by the Milford Senior Center and Thanks to Yanks, a local charity dedicated to serving those who serve, teamed up for a new mission with the goal to bring music and friendship to those who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and long term care
Annual Hope for Heroes Donation Drive
Join Thanks To Yanks in collecting items for homeless veterans and veterans in need November 1 – November 12th Thanks To Yanks collecting items for homeless veterans and veterans in need VETERANS NEED LIST: • NEW BEDDING – twin blankets and sheets. • NEW TOWELS • GIFT CARDS – no
Annual Hope for Heroes Donation Drive
Join Thanks To Yanks in supporting the Donation drive for Veterans and deployed troops. November 8 – November 11th Thanks To Yanks is pleased to be sponsoring the annual Hope for Heroes Donation Drive from November 8-11th, 2018. This donation drive will be collecting items for veterans residing at various
9/11 Tribute Dinner Registration is now CLOSED
The 12th Annual Thanks To Yanks 9/11 Tribute Dinner registration is now CLOSED. Thank you to our sponsors and donors for making this event possible. If you wish to be on the Dinner’s waiting list, email info@thankstoyanks.org with the number of requested seats, organization/branch of service and best contact info.
Magic Show VA Hospital
Thanks To Yanks recently hosted a successful magic show by Tommy James, who volunteered his time at the Bedford VA Hospital. We treated all guests with an ice cream sundae bar.
Summer Care Packages
Recently, Michael Shain the founder of Thanks To Yanks, was able to package and ship care packages to our deployed troops. The contents of these packages was able to supply a taste of home to over 1,000 of our deployed men and women. As one of our missions, Thanks
Registration opens for 9/11 Tribute Dinner
This year is the 12th Annual Thanks To Yanks 9/11 Tribute Dinner. This dinner is open and FREE to all military members, veterans, their families and emergency response personnel; it is simply our way to recognize and thank them for the sacrifices they make in order to ensure our freedoms
2018 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award
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.