Service Project

Wreaths Across America 2024

December 14, 2024

11:30 AM - 03:00 PM EST

Pittsburgh Platoon

Event overview

Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom. It’s the mission of Wreaths Across America. This year the Pittsburgh Platoon is joining Wreaths Across America in their mission by placing wreaths on the gravesite of fallen service members. We will meet at the flagpole behind where the opening ceremony is held (any concierge should be able to help point you in the direction) at 11:30 sharp. I will be wearing a blue Santa hat and have t-shirts and blue Santa hats for those who are registered. National Wreaths Across America Day at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. there will be an opening ceremony which is scheduled for December 14, 2024 at noon with wreath placement immediately following. So that each volunteer has the opportunity to lay a wreath, we ask that you do not take more than 1-2 wreaths per person. The purpose is to remember and honor our veterans by saying their name, so we'd like you to take time to reflect at each grave when you lay the wreath. Get there early, carpool if possible, and prepare for a memorable day of wreaths and camaraderie. Please plan to join us after! There will be an After Party/Social Event at 31 Sports Bar and Grille beginning at 1PM. Meal and nonalcoholic beverages on us! Let’s celebrate a wonderful year! https://31sportsbargrille.com/

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

Clothes that can get dirty, Cold weather, Warm weather gear, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

Uneven terrain;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility

What to Bring

The weather is always a toss up, so dress warm! I'll be supplying hand warmers for this registered

Inclement Weather

You know: rain, shine, or hurricane

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (21+)
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)

Event Contact

When and where

Date

December 14, 2024

Time

11:30 AM - 03:00 PM (EST)

Location

National Cemetery of the Alleghenies

1158 Morgan Rd.
Bridgevile, PA 15017

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

1158 Morgan Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017 (expect this parking lot to be full early) Additional parking at Crown Castle in Southpointe: 1500 Corporate Dr. Canonsburg, PA 15317. Please use the 1500 lot. There will be 3 shuttle vans running from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. from this lot to the cemetery.

Who We Are

The Mission Continues is a national non-profit that empowers veterans to continue serving in our nation’s under-resourced communities, giving veterans the opportunity to keep serving even after the uniform comes off, right here at home. Our programs deploy veterans and volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.  

Who should volunteer?

Our service projects are for all veterans with a desire to continue their service and for all non-veterans that want to be part of a nationwide movement to transform communities. Please note, age and accessibility accommodations can be made at any project. There is room for everyone to make an impact. 

How to volunteer 

Click “Attend” to fill in simple volunteer information. You will get an email confirmation and updates about this event through your choice of email and text messages. 

What is a Service Platoon? 

Service Platoons are your opportunity to engage and connect with veterans and community members while generating community impact in a real and tangible way. Led by veteran volunteer platoon leaders, each platoon works with dedicated community partners and volunteers to provide the manpower and support that they need to help them do their work more effectively. 

We currently have service platoons in more than 40+ cities across the country that are having events at least once a month. Everyone is invited to serve, regardless of veteran status: a service platoon is for you if you have a passion for service. 

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