My Gold Award project addresses the lack of awareness of veterans’ issues in my community. Specifically, I will concentrate on my community’s acceptance of veterans by focusing on how to honor them properly as a way to make them feel like an important part of our community. I will post information answering the question “What does it actually mean to thank a Veteran?” in an attempt to bring awareness to the sacrifices they have made for us; I will additionally post various ways to make it easier for veterans to feel welcome in our community.
I have five main aspects of my project:
I have five main aspects of my project:
- Posters--These will be posted around my community to catch attention and promote awareness. If you would like posters to put in your area, contact Riley Stark at [email protected] .
- Pamphlets--These contain more information about Veterans, issues they face, and why they are so important in our community.
- Presentations--I am doing presentations on my project and why it is significant. If you would like a presentation at your troop or other organization, contact Riley Stark at [email protected]
- Thank you notes--Donations of thank you notes to Veterans will be taken to the Atlanta VA Medical Center! If you would like to create some and donate them to this project, contact Riley Stark at [email protected]. Please do not include names on the notes!
- Donations--I am collecting donations for the Atlanta VA Medical Center! If you would like to donate, contact Riley Stark at [email protected]. I am looking to collect the following from the VA Medical Center Wish List. Any help you can provide is appreciated!
- Clothing (ONLY NEW ITEMS)
- Female undergarments (all sizes)
- Sports Bras (sizes 34-44)
- Long sleeve tshits (men and women sizes M-4X)
- Male Underwear (sizes M-4X)
- Toiletries
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Deodorant
- Hotel-size shampoos, conditioners, and soaps
- Grocery Store Gift Cards
- Bottled Water
- Arts and Crafts
- Crayons, markers, colored pencils (larger packs)
- Yarn
- All Purpose Glue
- Glue Sticks
- Copy Paper
- Construction Paper
- Clothing (ONLY NEW ITEMS)