Veteran's Last Patrol
It’s Never Too Early to Plan for the Holidays!!!!
The holidays are right around the corner and American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., is once again preparing for Operation Holiday Salute!
AGSM first partnered with Veteran's Last Patrol (VLP) in 2022 to collect holiday cards for Veterans in hospice care. That year, our members and their communities 10,152 holiday cards. In 2023, we collected 19,037!! Let’s break that record again this year!!!
Below are some frequently asked questions about this project. Please make sure all packets of cards are postmarked by November 12, 2024, and mailed to the address on the flyer. If you or your partners have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected].
Just think: If everyone wrote only 10 cards a month for the next 3 months we would have 30,000 cards! That is some great SERVICE TO VETERANS!
FAQs
Q. How do I address my cards?
A. VLP Recommends "Dear Hero" or "Dear Veteran.” Remember, these are Veterans in hospice care.
Q. Should I only send Christmas Cards?
A. No. All holiday/seasonal cards are requested. These brave men and women represent all religions and beliefs, but they all appreciate holiday greetings!
Q: Do I need to include an envelope?
A. No. Envelopes are not required but you are welcome to use them if you purchase cards with envelopes. If you choose to use envelopes, please do not seal the envelopes. Each card is examined by VLP staff to ensure appropriate messaging.
Q. Do I need to send stamps or address the cards?
A. No. VLP collects all the cards and divides them into packets. They will ship the packs to their partner hospice care facilities.
Q. I like the postcard National created with the AGSM logo. How can I order those?
A. You are welcome to order the National logo holiday postcards from your favorite printer. A sample card has been uploaded below. VistaPrint.com is an easy-to-use resource, but you are welcome to use the printer of your choice. The average cost is $40/250 cards. The card size with the attached graphic is 4x6.
Q. Can I request my cards be sent to a specific hospice facility?
A. No. The cards are sorted with cards collected from across the country so that Veterans receive a wide variety of cards from different locations.
Q. Should I sign my name to the cards?
A. Absolutely! You can include your first name or first and last name and as much information as you are comfortable with.
Q. Should I add anything else to my signature?
A. Please include your city and state. The Veterans love to see where the cards are coming from!
Q. Can I share this service project with friends, family, and other organizations?
A. Absolutely!! Feel free to share the attached flyer with your contacts and post at your favorite organizations. Everyone is welcome to take part and send holiday greetings to these brave men and women! Veterans love getting cards from kids, church groups, Scout groups, schools, etc.
For more information on Veteran's Last Patrol, visit their website at veteranlastpatrol.org
The holidays are right around the corner and American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., is once again preparing for Operation Holiday Salute!
AGSM first partnered with Veteran's Last Patrol (VLP) in 2022 to collect holiday cards for Veterans in hospice care. That year, our members and their communities 10,152 holiday cards. In 2023, we collected 19,037!! Let’s break that record again this year!!!
Below are some frequently asked questions about this project. Please make sure all packets of cards are postmarked by November 12, 2024, and mailed to the address on the flyer. If you or your partners have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected].
Just think: If everyone wrote only 10 cards a month for the next 3 months we would have 30,000 cards! That is some great SERVICE TO VETERANS!
FAQs
Q. How do I address my cards?
A. VLP Recommends "Dear Hero" or "Dear Veteran.” Remember, these are Veterans in hospice care.
Q. Should I only send Christmas Cards?
A. No. All holiday/seasonal cards are requested. These brave men and women represent all religions and beliefs, but they all appreciate holiday greetings!
Q: Do I need to include an envelope?
A. No. Envelopes are not required but you are welcome to use them if you purchase cards with envelopes. If you choose to use envelopes, please do not seal the envelopes. Each card is examined by VLP staff to ensure appropriate messaging.
Q. Do I need to send stamps or address the cards?
A. No. VLP collects all the cards and divides them into packets. They will ship the packs to their partner hospice care facilities.
Q. I like the postcard National created with the AGSM logo. How can I order those?
A. You are welcome to order the National logo holiday postcards from your favorite printer. A sample card has been uploaded below. VistaPrint.com is an easy-to-use resource, but you are welcome to use the printer of your choice. The average cost is $40/250 cards. The card size with the attached graphic is 4x6.
Q. Can I request my cards be sent to a specific hospice facility?
A. No. The cards are sorted with cards collected from across the country so that Veterans receive a wide variety of cards from different locations.
Q. Should I sign my name to the cards?
A. Absolutely! You can include your first name or first and last name and as much information as you are comfortable with.
Q. Should I add anything else to my signature?
A. Please include your city and state. The Veterans love to see where the cards are coming from!
Q. Can I share this service project with friends, family, and other organizations?
A. Absolutely!! Feel free to share the attached flyer with your contacts and post at your favorite organizations. Everyone is welcome to take part and send holiday greetings to these brave men and women! Veterans love getting cards from kids, church groups, Scout groups, schools, etc.
For more information on Veteran's Last Patrol, visit their website at veteranlastpatrol.org
