Wreaths Across America (WAA) helps bring awareness to those who have died serving this country. They are most well-known for placing wreaths on the gravestones of service members in national cemeteries during Christmas time. This event taking place across the nation is welcome to all people.

The Wounded Warrior Project works to “honor and empower Wounded Warriors who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound, co-incident to [their] military service on or after September 11, 2001” (WWP FAQs).

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An apparel company working to bring back patriotism in the community, Nine Line donates portions of its proceeds to military, disaster relief, and first responder charities. The company is centered around the Nine Line medevac request, which soldiers use on the battlefield for injuries and also symbolizes trust. Learn more about their foundation at: www.ninelinefoundation.org. 

Til Valhalla Project is an apparel company working to raise awareness about military suicide -- a tragic 22 veterans a day commit suicide. Through buying their merchandise, 20% of their proceeds are donated to help prevent veterans’ suicide. They also create plaques to provide the families of fallen service members.

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​POW-MIA raises awareness about prisoners of war and those missing in action for the Vietnam War. They work to help recover missing soldier’s remains and help prisoners of war earn their freedom. POW-MIA has resources in place to help others support their cause as well as educate others. They have a merchandise line for people to help support their mission.

AdoptaPlatoon allows civilians to help support all five branches of the military, as well as Special Forces, by providing annual care-packages for soldiers. By doing this, AdoptaPlatoon hopes to boost morale and provide them with comfort knowing people back home are thinking of them. 

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Through hands-on volunteering, Operation Gratitude demonstrates civilian thankfulness for deployed troops, recruit graduates, veterans, military families, first responders, and healthcare workers. With Operation Gratitude, people can either give physical donations or monetary donations.

The American Legion is a long-standing veterans group that focuses on them and their families. They help veterans through “personal assistance, cash grants, donated goods, disaster relief, labor, networking, volunteerism and advocacy” (American Legion).

Use this as the hub for any veterans-related volunteering activities! Work directly with the VA or indirectly through other charities. Also learn about the impact you can make despite the pandemic.