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Welcome to Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Who are we?<br>How can we help?

Welcome to our website!

Thank you for visiting our website. We plan to do our best to keep it updated.

What you'll find:

  • News & Events will be posted on the home page, so no digging. 
  • More detail on who we are and the services we provide.
  • A proper thanks to our sponsors, complete with logos and links to their websites. If you're interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us.
  • Not only are upcoming monthly dinners and meetings listed on the home page, you can now see a full list of meetings scheduled in the About section as well as future dinners (along with meals planned) in the What We Do section.
  • ...and more!

If you have any questions, see anything we might have missed, or just want to tell us how much you love our new website, let us know. We'd LOVE to hear from you!

Thank you!

You made it possible!

We'd like to take a moment to thank all of our donors and volunteers who helped us fulfill many requests for assistance in the last couple of months. Needs included:

  • Recently assisted a Veteran and his family with a fuel card and with groceries.
  • Assisted with a house payment.
  • We contracted with Gen Haug for 6 month lawn service for a deployed active soldier.

We couldn't have done it without you!

News & Events

Our Sincere Condolences

Our Sincere Condolences

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our cherished, long-time member, Curt Martinson. Curt dedicated himself to numerous initiatives, including food distribution for Veterans and families of deployed service members, Brat Sales, and serving at our Appreciation Dinners, among many other contributions. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Laura, and their family.

Monthly Dinner

Thu
Jun

19

May Military Appreciation Dinner

Join us for a delicious dinner of burgers, chips, and pasta salad.

Dinners are held at the American Legion in Apple Valley. Located at 14521 Granada. All are welcome.

If you plan to attend the Military Appreciation Dinner on June 19, please RSVP the total number in your group by FRIDAY, June 13. Due to limited seating, calls after this date will not be honored. To RSVP, call 952-923-5014 or email yellowribbonav@gmail.com.

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Monthly Newsletter

June Newsletter

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American Legion Newsletter

American Legion June Newsletter

As a special thanks to the American Legion Post 1776 for their support, we will be featuring their extensive monthly newsletters on our site. 

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July 4 Parade

July 4 Parade

Join us on July 4 at the Freedom Days parade. This years float honors four female veterans! Also, be sure to say Hi and get a free flag.

For more details and daily schedules, visit www.avfreedomdays.com.

Dakota County Fair - August 4-10

Dakota County Fair - August 4-10

Get AVBTYR “swag” and learn more about us at the Dakota County Fair, where we'll be sharing a booth with the Dakota County CVSO (County Veterans Services Office). Stay tuned for more details.

For more information about the fair, visit: www.dakotacountyfair.org.

Volunteers Welcome

We are dedicated to supporting our military service members, veterans, and their families by fostering strong community connections and providing essential resources. Our mission thrives on the commitment of volunteers like you who share our passion for making a difference. We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help with:

  • Organizing community events and fundraisers 
  • Coordinating support services for military families 
  • Assisting with outreach and awareness campaigns 
  • Providing administrative or logistical support 

No prior experience is required—just a willingness to serve those who have served our country. Whether you can commit a few hours a month or take on a more active role, your time and skills will have a lasting impact.

To learn more, please contact us at 952-923-5014, or email us at yellowribbonav@gmail.com. Or, you can complete our form.

Become a Volunteer

Join us in honoring our heroes and strengthening our community!

Assisting Military connected members
of our community any way we can

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Special Thanks to our Donors

The success of the Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon mission to serve the military community depends on the generosity of many. We thank the many local businesses, groups and individuals who have donated their time, space and financial support. At the risk of unintentionally omitting a donor, we especially thank the following.

American Legion
Von Hansons Apple Valley
Apple Valley Lions Club
Dakota County
Apple Valley Seniors
KFC
St. Paul, MN 55124-7019

  •  952.923.5014

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    24-Hour Crisis Hotlines

  • Veterans Assistance:
    1.800.273.TALK

  • Dakota County:
    952.891.7171

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