Take
a few minutes to show your appreciation for our nation’s veterans on November
11th, Veterans Day. There are so many ways to express your
gratitude! Join Community Financial as we thank past and present military
members this Veterans Day.
1. Fly a Flag (The Right
Way)
Veterans
Day offers a wonderful time to fly “Old Glory”. Just make sure you’re observing
the proper rules for its display this time of year. Read up on all you need to
know about flying the flag on the military’s guide to the flag here.
2. Visit a VA Hospital
Call
the closest Veterans Administration Hospital and ask about their policies for
interacting with patients or volunteering. A great way to spend this Veterans
Day is visiting a recovering vet or volunteering your services at the hospital.
3. Send a Care Package
There
are many organizations that will accept donations to safely assemble and send a
care package to an anonymous soldier on your behalf. Find a list of these
organizations and contact them here.
4. Make a Donation
There
are loads of nonprofit organizations offering many services to members of the
military. Most or all will gladly accept donations. Look through this list to find the one that’s
right for you.
5. Donate Your Car
If
you’re looking for a way to get rid of your old vehicle, consider donating it
to the military. There are lots of organizations, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Foundation,
that will accept your old car, truck or RV. These services are free, highly
convenient, and may also net you a tax deduction.
6. Attend a Veterans Day Event
There’s
nothing like attending a Veterans Day event or parade to show your support for
the military!
7. Bake Some Cookies
Whip
up a batch of your favorite cookies to share on Veterans Day. You’ll be showing
a veteran how much you appreciate his or her service in the sweetest way
possible.
8. Send a Card or Email
If
you personally know a veteran, send him or her a postcard or email recognizing
their contributions to the country. If you don’t know any past service members,
you can look up the closest military station and simply send one there.
9. Run for our Veterans
If
you like to exercise, consider running or walking for our vets. You can join a
sponsored race that donates proceeds to the military almost anywhere in the
country. Get some friends to join you and work up a real sweat while supporting
veterans. There are many organizations, like Veterans Day 10K, which will help make your
race possible by providing you with logistics and fundraising web pages for
your run. Look up more information about races around the country on Militarybenefits.com.
Your Turn: How will you
thank a veteran this Veterans Day? Tell us about it in the comments.
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