Valentines for Wisconsin Veterans

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is asking for folks to help us show our veterans how much we appreciate their service and sacrifice by sending Valentine’s Day cards to veterans living in WDVA facilities.

“Last year, the residents at our Veteran Homes in Chippewa Falls, King, and Union Grove were thrilled to receive Valentine’s Day wishes and thoughtful messages,” said Secretary James Bond. “I’m amazed that thousands of folks from across the nation took the time to participate, and I’m excited to continue this new tradition with our Wisconsin veterans again this year.”

In our first year, WDVA received 24,000 Valentines and last year that grew to 28,000. Because of the overwhelming response, WDVA will be able to share valentines with even more veterans by delivering them to our three Veterans Housing and Recovery Program locations in Chippewa Falls, Green Bay, and Union Grove.

The valentines are hand delivered by staff, including Secretary Bond, to the veterans, loved ones, and Gold Star families residing in our veterans facilities. To see pictures from last year, visit our album on Flickr.

Please be sure to mail your cards no later than January 31, so we have them in time to be distributed to all our facilities on February 14. We ask that you do not include candy, food, or snacks with these due to allergies or dietary restrictions.

Please send to:

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

Attn: Veteran Valentines

PO Box 7843

Madison, WI 53707-7843

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.