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Giving Back Time to Those Who Teach the Next Generation. Celebrating World Teachers’ Day with Free Downloadable Lesson Plans!
Every year on October 5, the world comes together to celebrate World Teachers’ Day—a moment to recognize the profound impact educators have on young minds and the future of our communities. Teachers are more than lesson planners and test graders; they are mentors, guides and champions in their communities who nurture integrity, character and a lifelong love of learning.
Wreaths Across America Announces its Free TEACH Lesson Plans are Now in Spanish
Wreaths Across America (WAA) is excited to announce that many of its TEACH Programs’ FREE lesson plans are now available for download in Spanish!
Wreaths Across America Seeking Carriers to Help Move the Mission This December
WAA is seeking carriers and professional drivers to join the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach. As the program continues to grow, with over 5,200 participating locations nationwide this year there are plenty of lanes available to match carriers’ needs
Wreaths Across America Presents Annual Honor Award to Volunteer Mary Jo Schnepf
Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognized local volunteer Mary Jo Schnepf as the eleventh recipient of the organization’s annual HONOR Award. This award is given annually to an individual or group who honors those who serve and their families in a way that supports the Wreaths Across America yearlong mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.
Wreaths Across America Radio Announces New Times for Live Programming
Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces new lineup changes on its internet stream Wreaths Across America Radio to expand opportunities for listeners nationwide to share their stories of service, support and remembrance. Starting Monday, September 8, Michael W. Hale will be LIVE Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET.
Free Teach Resources for a New School Year
Wreaths Across America launched an initiative to fulfill the third mission essential more thoroughly: Teach.
Giving Back Time to Those Who Teach the Next Generation. Celebrating World Teachers’ Day with Free Downloadable Lesson Plans!
Every year on October 5, the world comes together to celebrate World Teachers’ Day—a moment to recognize the profound impact educators have on young minds and the future of our communities. Teachers are more than lesson planners and test graders; they are mentors, guides and champions in their communities who nurture integrity, character and a lifelong love of learning.
A New Apple Orchard Dedicated to Mrs. Willey on Johnny Appleseed Day
Atop a bright red cement apple, a plaque dedicating the new Nancy Willey Legacy Orchard explained the significance of the dedication.
Courage Beyond Service: Veterans Find Hope and Healing with Mental Health Support
September is World Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time meant to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage veterans and their loved ones to reach out for help. Read more about the variety of flexible and effective pathways to help for veterans and their families.
Wreaths Across America and MCEC Unite to Tackle Chronic Absenteeism Among Military-Connected Youth
As the back-to-school season begins, Wreaths Across America, in collaboration with the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), is spotlighting the importance of adopting proactive, research-based strategies to raise awareness of the unique attendance-related challenges faced by highly mobile students.
Out of the Shadows: Teaching the Korean War Through Veteran Voices, Inquiry, and Memory
Some stories come too late. That’s why the Out of the Shadows project matters so deeply.
Inspiring the Next Generation: MOWW’s 2025 National Youth Civics Summit
The 2025 National Youth Civics Summit (NYCS) brought 18 outstanding high school students from across the country to Washington, D.C. this summer for a transformative week of civic education, leadership development, and real-world learning.
The Mobile Education Exhibit's Schedule
Visit the Mobile Education Exhibit in your community!
Join Us For Flags Across the Country
Each Tuesday morning, Wreaths Across America and supporters across the country join together to wave the American Flag.
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents Bob Vanderbrink with QLS Logistics and Transportation
"It’s an overwhelming experience that’s hard to put it all together to describe what it means.”
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents Tracy Vanier
“I told my daddy when I was maybe ten years old that I wanted to drive a truck for a living, and he said, You can do anything you want to do.”
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents Glenn Horack with Prime, Inc.
“It’s so much fun to come to Maine and experience the camaraderie with the other drivers. It really is a privilege, actually, to do this."
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents Courtney George and Open Lanes
It’s official! Wreaths Across America has kicked off the 2025 wreath season!
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents Fastport and the Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Contest
Through supporting military veterans in their transition to the civilian workforce, Fastport discovered many of these individuals possessed a robust entrepreneurial spirit.
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents Jeff Moore with A-Mrazek Moving Systems
"A lot of people don’t understand that we volunteer to do this because it’s the right thing to do to honor our veterans."
Wreaths Across America Seeking Carriers to Help Move the Mission This December
WAA is seeking carriers and professional drivers to join the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach. As the program continues to grow, with over 5,200 participating locations nationwide this year there are plenty of lanes available to match carriers’ needs
Wreaths Across America Presents Annual Honor Award to Volunteer Mary Jo Schnepf
Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognized local volunteer Mary Jo Schnepf as the eleventh recipient of the organization’s annual HONOR Award. This award is given annually to an individual or group who honors those who serve and their families in a way that supports the Wreaths Across America yearlong mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.
Wreaths Across America Radio Announces New Times for Live Programming
Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces new lineup changes on its internet stream Wreaths Across America Radio to expand opportunities for listeners nationwide to share their stories of service, support and remembrance. Starting Monday, September 8, Michael W. Hale will be LIVE Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET.
Wreaths Across America Invites Community Throughout the Country to Wave Their Flags on Tuesday, September 9th
Wreaths Across America is inviting citizens across the country to join in waving their flags on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, between 9-10 am EST in remembrance of those lost on 9/11/01.
Battleship Missouri Memorial and Wreaths Across America Radio Launch New Podcast: Last Battleship – The History, Heroes, and Legacy of the USS Missouri
In honor of the upcoming 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Battleship Missouri Memorial and Wreaths Across America Radio proudly announce the launch of a new joint podcast: Last Battleship: The History, Heroes, and Legacy of the USS Missouri. The series will air exclusively on Wreaths Across America Radio every Monday at 9 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. HST.
Wreaths Across America Honors Professional Drivers at the National Truck Driving Championship in Minneapolis
Wreaths Across America (WAA) will attend the 2025 American Trucking Association’s National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC).
American Pride on Display at this Year’s National Wreaths Across America Day Event
More than 2.7 million Sponsored Veterans’ Wreaths were Placed by Volunteers at 3,702 Participating Locations Across the Country
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents Truckstop
"We want to be a part of something meaningful, and we’ve found it in Wreaths Across America.”
LIVE! Wreaths Across America Appreciation Rally - Sponsored by FASTPORT and Tenstreet
Watch Live as we celebrate the efforts of thousands of volunteers across the country, supporters, and the trucking industry to fulfill the mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.
Walmart Delivers over 100,000 Veterans’ Wreaths to be placed at Participating Cemeteries in Support of Wreaths Across America
Company to provide transportation support for wreath presentations across the United States
Lockheed Martin Donates $240,000 to Wreaths Across America
Contribution will sponsor 16,000 veterans’ wreaths to be placed at 32 participating locations across the country on Dec. 17.
FASTPORT and Tenstreet Support Annual Wreaths Across America Appreciation Dinner on the Eve of National Wreaths Across America Day
Chaplain (LTC) S. Pinkie Fischer, Assistant Executive Officer for the U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains, to present as the evening’s keynote speaker.