The MOU expands opportunities for American Legion posts to engage in meaningful fundraising while supporting the yearlong mission of WAA.
The American Legion and Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced on May 11 the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalizing a collaborative partnership focused on supporting veterans, servicemembers and military families across the United States.
This partnership reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to honor service, strengthen communities and expand opportunities for American Legion posts to engage in meaningful fundraising while supporting the yearlong mission of WAA.
American Legion posts are encouraged to participate in WAA’s Sponsorship Group Program, which provides a unique opportunity to raise funds for post initiatives while helping sponsor veterans’ wreaths for placement on National Wreaths Across America Day in mid-December. Through the program, participating posts can earn funds for every wreath sponsorship generated, enabling supporters to “do good twice” by honoring veterans and directly supporting Legion programs in their communities.
National Commander Dan Wiley praised the new relationship.
“American Legion posts support Wreaths Across America every December in this solemn tribute to our nation’s heroes,” he said. “As veterans, we understand the importance of honor and remembrance for those who came before us, which is why Wreaths Across America Day is so important. With this new agreement, our respective organizations will be able to build upon that for the good of our communities, states and nation.”
WAA, founded in 2007, is best known for organizing wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 5,500 locations nationwide each December as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. Beyond December, WAA’s year-round, free programs include educational resources for K–12 students, a Mobile Education Exhibit, partnerships with like-minded organizations, and Wreaths Across America Radio.
“The American Legion has long been a valued partner in helping honor our nation’s heroes on National Wreaths Across America Day,” said Karen Worcester, WAA executive director. “This formal partnership allows us to deepen that relationship, expand awareness of both organizations’ missions, and provide American Legion posts with another meaningful way to engage their communities while supporting veterans and military families year-round. As we approach our nation’s 250th anniversary, our theme ‘Remember Me’ reminds us that every service member has a name, a family and a story that deserves to be remembered.”
As part of the MOU, both organizations will collaborate on educational outreach, mission awareness campaigns, and cross-promotional opportunities that highlight resources, volunteer engagement, and community support initiatives. Together, WAA and The American Legion aim to expand the impact of their missions beyond the annual wreath-laying events and inspire communities to support veterans all year long.
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