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Introduction To Wreaths Across America:
Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization’s mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. You can read the full history of the organization here - feel free to use! Here’s a video version that will save you the reading:
National Wreaths Across America Day is a free, non-political event, that honors and remembers our nation's veterans who are laid to rest in 3,100+ different locations nationwide. This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will take place on Saturday, December 17, 2022.
RECENT NEWS
Wreaths Across America and Young Marines Enter Partnership
This signing will build a stronger awareness for each group's common missions and support educational events throughout the nation.
Registration is Open for 2022 Stem to Stone Races
Registration is open for the annual Stem to Stone Races which are scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022.
Flag Waving Tuesdays
Join WAA every Tuesday morning from 9-10am ET as they wave the American Flag and say the Pledge of Allegiance, just as the Freeport Flag Ladies did each week for 18 years starting on 9/11/01.
Wreaths Across America Announces Theme for 2022
A new theme is chosen annually to help volunteers and supporters focus their messaging and outreach in their own communities. The theme for 2022 is “Find a way to serve.”
MISSION BBQ Customers Donate $550,920 to Sponsor Wreaths for National WAA Day 2022
86 participating Wreaths Across America locations will receive sponsored wreaths because of the generous donations in the communities where MISSION BBQ customers support the mission.
WAA Announces Expanded TEACH Program
WAA is proud to announce the launch of our revamped TEACH program. The program, which both shares established curriculum from like-minded organizations, and introduces new educational materials, focuses on character development and service projects for young people of all ages.
Mobile Education Exhibit's 2022 National Tour
2022's MEE national tour began in February. When the MEE pulls into your area, all veterans, active-duty military, their families, and the local community members are invited and encouraged to visit, take a tour, and speak with WAA Ambassadors and volunteers.
American Pride on Display 2021's WAA Day Events
More than 2.4 million sponsored veterans' wreaths were placed by volunteers at 3,136 participating locations across the country on last year's National Wreaths Across America Day.
DOWNLOADABLE ASSETS
300 DPI 2022 Theme Logo
2022 Theme Logo (EPS)
WAA Main Logo
Our Story
Article detailing the history of Wreaths Across America (1700 words)for Print, Online, Blog or Interview Prep. "The American Dream is Not Lost…It Is Remembered!" By WAA Staff Sean Sullivan and Amber Caron
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Photos: Wreaths Across America Staff & Supporters
Wreaths Across America Executive Director Karen Worcester and Founder Morrill Worcester of Harrington, Maine.
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Photos: Mobile Education Exhibit
Steffen Brann (Wreaths Across America MEE driver and teacher) on the road visiting local communities and executing the Wreaths mission to remember, honor, and teach.
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Photos: Events & Volunteers
Volunteers and supporters in the process of laying wreaths and saying the names of our fallen heroes on Wreaths Across America Day
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Photos: Convoy
The Annual Wreaths Across America truck convoy will be virtual this year. Trucks will be delivering wreaths to more than 3,000 locations across all 50 states.
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Virtual Concert
Virtual concert event showcases volunteers, the organization’s mission, and patriotic music.
Stem To Stone Race B Roll
Footage from previous Stem to Stone 5K Road Races for use in Wreaths Across America stories.
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PSA (VOLUNTEER)
:30 MOHR Roger Donlon and wife Norma
:60 MOHR Roger Donlon and wife Norma
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Wreath Production
Video by WAA Staff: Wreaths Are Made by staff at Worcester Wreath Co. Please note, anyone wishing to read about the difference between Wreaths Across America, the national non-profit organization and Worcester Wreath Company, can read more here.
Volunteer B-Roll
Video by WAA Staff: Volunteers Distribute Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
Video by WAA Staff: More Than 2 million volunteers, a third of which were children, participate
Photo Assets
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Volunteers and supporters remembering and honoring our nation’s heroes and their family members on Wreaths Across America Day
Wreaths Across America Day is held annually in December.
Remembering The Fallen at More than 2,000 Locations
