Why giving in July?

Each year, we dedicate much of the summer to “Giving In July.” The purpose is to highlight the groups and individuals giving back to their local communities and sharing WAA’s yearlong mission to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those who serve, and TEACH the next generation the value of freedom. 

Through our Group Sponsorship Program, WAA has partnered with hundreds of like-minded charities, community programs, and civic groups throughout the country who are contributing to their local communities. It’s a wonderful opportunity to build awareness for your efforts and gain support for the local program earlier in the year.

Whether you are a $5 payback group, a $5 forward group, or a no-plan group, you are making a difference, and we are grateful for your support! This page provides resources and downloadable tools to help your group be successful.

Boost Your Impact with a Free Point-of-Sale Kit!
Looking for an easy way to expand your reach during Giving in July? Request a free Point-of-Sale Kit here, and shipping is waived! This kit is designed to help you partner with local businesses to collect wreath sponsorships from their customers at checkout. There’s no out-of-pocket cost to the business, making it a simple and meaningful way for them to show support for our veterans.

Click here to learn more about how the point-of-sale kits work.

Coming soon: During the campaign, new Giving in July message templates will be available on your Dashboard to help with email outreach to previous sponsors!

2025 Giving In July - General

Post Copy Options:

  • $5 Back Groups: Do good twice! When you sponsor a veteran’s wreath through our Sponsorship Group, we honor a local hero and receive $5 to support our mission! Help us reach our goals during Giving in July! To support our group, visit:(Insert Group Sponsorship Link)
  • $5 Forward Groups: When you sponsor a veteran’s wreaths through our group, $5 will go forward towards another wreath to place at our selected participating location this December! Please help us reach our goal during Giving in July! To support our group, visit: (Insert Group Sponsorship Link)

SOCIAL MEDIA ASSETS & TIPS

  • Download our Giving In July graphics, share them on social media with the hashtag #GivingInJuly, and include a direct link to your Group’s Sponsorship page! Use your post to share what makes your Sponsorship Group unique and why people should support you during Giving in July. Tell your story! And don’t forget to tag Wreaths Across America for a chance to have your story shared on our Official Facebook page!

  • Use the social links on your Wreaths Across America page (found at the bottom center or mid-page, right-hand side) to share your support of Wreaths Across America on social media! Your post will be pre-populated with some text from the page, but be sure to add some unique language to your post about what the mission means to you.

  • Share photos and videos about the mission from your community efforts or download some from the Location & Group Resources page.

  • Remember to share a direct link to your Group’s sponsorship page in your social posts—this is www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/YOURID.

  • Go Live! Facebook Live broadcasts are a fun and easy way to update your supporters about the opportunity to get involved. Learn how to go live from your mobile device here.
  • Create a Facebook Fundraiser! Login to Facebook, Click to “Create a Post” and choose Raise Money  > Search for Wreaths Across America > Add a personal story about why the mission means so much to you > Post!

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

  • Get the word out! Add your sponsorship group details in our Giving in July press release and media pitch templates. Then, please share your customized documents with your local media contacts. 

  • Share your story! Let us know how your group will be fundraising. Or, share how your organization has benefited from the $5 payback program.

    Click here to submit your story for a chance to be featured on WAA’s official channels during Giving In July.

  • Interview on Wreaths Radio! Wreaths Radio would love to hear about your Sponsorship Group’s great work in your community. Fill out this form to share your story on the air. 
 
  • Give Your Time! Giving in July isn’t just about sponsorships. The gift of time can sometimes make an even bigger impact on lives and communities. If you support the mission year-round, we invite you to share that effort with us! Post today on social media and tag Wreaths Across America so we can see it and share. Also, use the hashtag #GivingInJuly.



 

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