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November 2016 E-Newsletter

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 along with some gently used men’s/women’s clothing. Each of the six Veteran shelters had their specific request for needed items that we can accommodate.

This donation drive was only possible, with the assistance of:

community volunteers
DCH Toyota Milford, who hosted a donation drop off.
Milford Federal, who hosted a donation drop off.
Woodland Elementary School, who contributed donations. Including Assistant Principal, Mrs. Lisa Kingkade, who helped spread the word out to families and educate the student body in the meaning of Veterans Day.
Woodland Elementary PTO, including Ms. Erica Reilly, who helped to promote the drive.
Milford Girl Scout Junior Troop 30570 and Carolyn Deslaurier-Tate, Milford Junior Scout Leader, who sorted/separated all donated items.
Brookside Elementary, who supported with a coin drive.

Thanks To Yanks would like to thank all of our volunteers and our community sponsors for the 1st Annual “Never Forget” Veteran’s Day 5 Miler Run/2 Miler Walk. Congratulations to:

1st Place Overall Male – David Constentino 30:21
1st Place Overall Female – Madison McGlone 34:15
For all other race results – click here…

Photos from the Run/Walk…Facebook or Thanks To Yanks site

Major Sponsor
The Downtown Cafe, Norton, MA

Garrison Flag Sponsors
Filmore-Nason VFW Post 8049, Norton, MA
The Oasis at Plainville Luxury Apartments, Norton, MA

Red, White and Blue Sponsors
Kryptmen Motorcylce Club, Woonsocket, RI
Honey Dew Donuts, Norton, MA
LJ’s Car Wash, Norton, MA
Alberto’s Restaurant, Norton, MA
Bog Iron Brewing, Norton, MA
American Legion Fairmount Post #85, Woonsocket, RI
MA Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #28, Norfolk, MA
MA Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge, Norton, MA
RI General Contracting, Harrisville, RI
Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Norton, MA
Dunkin Donuts, Norton, MA
Village Mortgage, Co., Milford, MA
www.therunninggriffin.com

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).