Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose year-long mission is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach our children the value of freedom. Each December, millions of volunteers gather at cemeteries across all 50 states and beyond to lay wreaths on the graves of American heroes, creating a powerful moment of remembrance and gratitude.

The Wreaths Across America Giving in July campaign has begun, and supporters are invited to contribute toward the goal of placing a wreath on every grave during the 2025 holiday season. This summer fundraising effort ensures that when December arrives, we'll be ready to honor every veteran with the dignity and respect they earned through their service.

"With a growing need each year, it is never too early to begin our efforts," campaign organizers said in a statement. "Fundraising is a year-round endeavor."

This year's theme was inspired by the last words of Captain Joshua Byers, United States Army, KIA, in Fallujah, Iraq, July 23, 2003. When an IED struck his Humvee, Captain Byers gave his driver a final command: "keep moving forward." These words saved lives and became a rallying cry for his unit and family.

"There will always be challenges to overcome as individuals, communities and a country, but we must keep moving forward together," said Karen Worcester, executive director of Wreaths Across America.

Each wreath costs $17, but donations of any amount are welcome and impactful. Whether someone gives $5 or $500, the campaign's mission remains the same: to remember and honor veterans and bring comfort to their families during the holidays.

When you sponsor a wreath through Eastside Memorial Park, you're not just purchasing a memorial decoration—you're:

• Ensuring dignity for our heroes: Every wreath placed represents a life of service and sacrifice

• Bringing comfort to families: "Wreaths Across America is a reminder to the families who have lost loved ones that they are appreciated," said Eldon Woodie, chairman of the Support Committee for the Alabama National Cemetery. "Their service counts."

• Teaching future generations: Each ceremony serves as a living history lesson about the cost of freedom

• Supporting our community: WAA has given back more than $28 million in local contributions through this national program over the last 17 years!

National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Join the more than two million volunteers and supporters who will gather to Remember, Honor and Teach at more than 4,900 participating locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad.

Supporting Wreaths Across America through Eastside Memorial Park is simple and meaningful. Every donation helps ensure that no veteran is forgotten this December.

Sponsor a Wreath Today

Your contribution of any amount—whether $5, $17, or more—helps us move closer to our goal of honoring every hero. When you sponsor through our fundraising page, you're joining a community of caring individuals who believe that freedom isn't free, and that those who paid the price deserve our eternal gratitude.

At Eastside Memorial Park, we've seen firsthand how meaningful these acts of remembrance can be for families. "The WAA ceremony and wreath laying is very meaningful to the families of those interred," campaign representatives said in a statement.

Your support this July ensures that come December, we'll create another powerful moment of healing, hope, and national unity—a time when differences fade away and we stand together in gratitude for those who served.

This July, we invite you to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Together, we can ensure that every veteran receives the honor they've earned, that every family feels the embrace of a grateful nation, and that every child learns the true meaning of sacrifice and service.

Remember. Honor. Teach. Keep Moving Forward.

To sponsor a wreath or learn more about Wreaths Across America, visit our dedicated fundraising page or contact Eastside Memorial Park. Together, we can make sure no hero is forgotten this December.