Norton VFW toys

Supporting our friends at the Norton VFW with toys for the upcoming children’s party.        

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Santa’s little helpers

Been an exciting week of being Santa’s little helpers. Thanks to our generous donations we were able to provide stocking stuffers to over 700 military children at numerous commands at Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut.    Additionally, honored to support, Blue Star Mothers of Eastern MA,with toy donations.  

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DCH Toyota Milford Certificate of Appreciation

Mike 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.    

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2016 Massachusetts Gold Star Tree Dedication Event

Thanks To Yanks was honored to volunteer at this year’s event, “Massachusetts Gold Star Families Tree Dedication”. We honor the fallen, by embracing the living. 

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Norton VFW

Supporting those, who support those who serve.  Our first fundraiser run was a huge success. Thank you Norton V.F.W, we will be back in 2017.

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Never Forget Veterans Day 5 Miler Run/2 Miler Walk Recap

    THANKS TO YANKS 1ST ANNUAL “NEVER FORGET” VETERANS DAY 5 MILER RUN/2 MILER WALK RECAP Check out the photos from the Run/Walk…Facebook or Thanks To Yanks site   Congratulations to: 1st Place Overall Male – David Constentino 30:21 1st Place Overall Female – Madison McGlone 34:15 For all

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Annual Hope For Heroes Donation Drive Recap

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

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2016 Call for Volunteers

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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Annual Hope for Heroes Donation Drive

Donation drive for homeless Veterans 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 military members, veterans and their families. NOVEMBER 5 – 11, 2016 Drop

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1st Annual “Never Forget” Veteran’s Day 5 Miler Run/2 Miler Walk

DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 Registration 7:30 a.m. Pre-Registered 8:15 a.m. Run/Walk 9:00 a.m. All proceeds from the run/walk will be used to support our military members and veterans in SE MA. FILLMORE-NASON VFW #8049, 38 SUMMER STREET, NORTON, MA 02766 5 Miler Entry Fee: $20 ($25 AFTER OCTOBER 21,

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