Memorial Day 2023
Dear Points for Patriots Community,
We are writing to wish you a peaceful and reflective Memorial Day. You are vital to our mission to bridge the military-civilian divide through world-class Connectedness, Wellness, and Social Entrepreneurship programming.
Before I share an update on our programs, which honor the fallen and champion our nation's heroes, I am sending along a message from our Veteran Mentor, Matt Visnovsky:
"Thank you all for being a part of this great community. Every Memorial Day we remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Memorial Day is a solemn occasion, but it is also a time to celebrate the lives of those who have given so much for our freedom. Let us never forget their service and sacrifice."
-Matt, Green Beret Veteran
As Matt said, today is a day of remembrance and celebration of our nation's heroes, military families, who protect us here at home. Thank you for working with us to do so every day but especially on Memorial Day.
You enrich and enliven our community with your support and service. Whether you volunteer, attend our events, donate, or provide invaluable moral support, please know that you empower this organization to do amazing things, including:
Growing our flagship Patriot Fellowship program, matching 20 high schoolers from California to New York with Veteran Mentors to actualize into the civic leaders they are destined to be by creating their own athletic fundraiser with their mentor.
Building on last year's youth-led event success, welcoming 100+ players and attendees and raising more than $18,000 for our programs thanks to you.
Launching two volleyball fundraisers this summer in Chicago and New York to benefit our programs as well as those of the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund for veterans facing the invisible wounds of war.
Creating the first-of-its-kind SpouseConnect business accelerator program, using yoga, wellness, mentorship, and connectedness as a means of scaling the ventures of military spouses.
Championing a military spouse in creating her fashion e-commerce business from scratch and another in expanding her thriving coffee-focused social enterprise across the globe.
All of these strides to bridge the divide and honor our heroes would not be possible without you. Together, we honor and never forget those who fought to protect our freedoms here at home. Thank you.
Patriotically,
Points for Patriots