In just a few weeks, volunteers will gather at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery to lay thousands of wreaths in honor of local service members.
But Wreaths Across America says they are still far short of their goal— and they’re hoping the North Texas community will help close the gap before the sponsorship deadline next Friday, Nov. 28.
The annual Wreaths Across America event is set for Saturday, Dec. 13, as part of a nationwide effort to remember and honor veterans during the holiday season.
“We’re almost 33,000 wreaths short of our goal,” said Misty Weaver with Wreaths Across America. “That sponsorship is vital to continue this mission and make sure every veteran is honored.”
For the past five years, every grave at the Dallas cemetery has received a wreath, made possible through strong community support. This year, however, Weaver said that tradition is at risk if enough wreaths aren’t sponsored by the Nov. 28 deadline.
The Wreaths Across America program receives no government funding and relies entirely on donations.
Donations can be made through the NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 Veteran’s Network page. Wreaths cost $17 each, and every donation helps ensure a veteran is remembered this holiday season.