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National Wreaths Across America Day

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Empathy is the Remedy Foundation 
is the official volunteer
Wreaths Across America (WAA) Location Coordinator 
at Riverside National Cemetery
Join the Mission: Together, we Can Honor All the Fallen.
Click this Event Graphic for event information and to Sponsor Wreaths and/or Volunteer


New Campaign to Support and Participate in the Wreath ProgramClick the Campaign Graphic for details and to Cruize with Us.


Please contact Empathy is the Remedy Foundation
directly for more information regarding the
Wreath Program at Riverside National Cemetery.

WAA Location Coordinator – Riverside National Cemetery
Phone# (858) 223-6789
wreaths@empathyistheremedy.org


Wreath Program and Event Updates are also posted on Social Media.  Please follow them at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpathyistheRemedy/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empathyistheremedy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@empathyistheremedy
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/empathy-is-the-remedy


Presented by:

Empathy is the Remedy Foundation 
WAA Location Coordinator – Riverside National Cemetery
Phone# (858) 223-6789
wreaths@empathyistheremedy.org
Website: empathyistheremedy.org
https://www.empathyistheremedy.org/


Important Dates/Activities:

Friday, December 13, 2024, starts at 1300 – sundown –
Wreath unloading and staging @ Riverside National Cemetery –
need volunteers to help unload boxes and stage wreaths at distribution points at the cemetery.

Saturday, December 14, 2024, starting at sunrise – National Wreaths Across America Day – Preparation and Wreath Laying

Wreath unboxing, staging, and distribution –
need volunteers to help unbox and stage wreaths at cemetery section distribution points.

Partner & Group/Unit Showcase – you are welcome to put up your company/group’s canopy with/ table and chairs.
Great way for the community/volunteers/guests to meet our partners. Can be a rally point for your members. Set Up by 0800

Ceremony – starts promptly at 0900 – at the Amphitheater

Wreath Laying – starts immediately after the 0900 ceremony and will last until all wreaths have been placed.
Wreath distribution is on a first-come, first-serve basis, and volunteers can return multiple times
as long as there are wreaths still available to distribute – so please come on time.

Saturday, January 11, 2025, starting at 0700 – Wreath Retirement & Clean-up day –
need volunteers to help pick up wreaths and/or help haul them to the recycle bins onsite.
Bringing personal Pickup Trucks/Cargo Vans would be helpful. – Register to Volunteer: https://givebutter.com/LawoqJ

Here are the important links for easy reference:

Wreaths Program Info on Our Website:
https://www.empathyistheremedy.org/wreaths-across-america

The 2 campaigns to help raise awareness for the mission and support for the event.
Wreath donations and volunteer registrations are possible and consolidated through these links.
Please join and/or help us promote and spread the word:

Corporate and Community Challenge: https://givebutter.com/3mU8SG/vulcan-materials (link specific to Vulcan Materials)

Cruzin For A Cause:  https://givebutter.com/mgZEoo

We post updates and the latest event info online as well. Please follow us to get the most up-to-date info:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpathyistheRemedy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empathyistheremedy/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@empathyistheremedy

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/empathy-is-the-remedy