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December 2016 E-Newsletter









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December 2016 E-Newsletter

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Year in Review

Thanks To Yanks continued to grow in our ability to provide support and resources to our military members, veterans, and their families. During 2016, 96% of what we raised went directly to this mission. Some examples of requests we were able to fulfill include: 5 mattress sets for a disabled/homeless veteran and his family who found housing; computer for a Gold Star family who lost their belongings in a fire; gas money; car payments; grocery gift cards; back-to-school supplies; stocking stuffers to over 1,000 military/veteran children; and care packages for numerous deployed troops. We were able to connect people in the community with our mission through our Hope for Heroes campaign where we were able to provide truckloads of items for six homeless veterans shelters. Other activities that were especially important to us included: a magic show and ice cream sundae bar for the patients and clients at the Brockton VA Hospital; our 9/11 Tribute Dinner with over 450 attendees; a table sponsor for the Vietnam 50 year recognition dinner; and assisting Military Friends Gold Star Christmas Tree event. None of this would be possible if it weren’t for all of our supporters/sponsors/volunteers (http://thankstoyanks.org/about-us/supporters). If you or anyone you know needs assistance, please reach out to us at info@thankstoyanks.org. Thank you to all who have and continue to serve.

Captain, United States Army
“I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to assemble the care package, that was very thoughtful of you. I know my Soldiers are extremely grateful you are keeping us in your thoughts. The Christmas decorations couldn’t have come at a better time! Thank you so much for everything.”

It has a been a busy holiday season. Thanks to generous donations, we were able to provide stocking stuffers to over 1,000 veteran and military children including:

  • numerous commands at Naval Submarine Base New London, CT
  • Norton Veterans of Foreign Wars children’s party
  • Blue Star Mothers of Eastern MA
  • Hanscom Air Force Base
  • National Guard
  • Military Friends

Thank you Throttle Brothers, John Hutchinson, Bill Nasios, Darek Arrandale, Mike Heaton and Tony Rosado, for your very generous donation to Thanks To Yanks. Also a shout out to the Italian American Veterans Club in Milford for allowing us to meet at your club.


Thanks To Yanks was saddened by the death of one of our very good friends and volunteers, Christine Blethen. If you were at our 9/11 Dinner and received a Star from a Flag, Chris may very well have been the one who made it. She always stepped in to help with our fundraisers and events, with the most incredible smile ever. Chris had a love for helping others, especially our veterans. She leaves behind a legacy of love and caring, her beloved husband Robert (a marine veteran), her beautiful daughter Toni, her husband and 2 granddaughters. The best way we can remember Chris is to keep smiling while helping others.

Michael Shain of Thanks To Yanks presents Greg Holway, manager of DCH Toyota Milford a certificate of appreciation as the main drop off location for this year’s Hope for Heroes campaign.

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).

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