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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!

 

News & Events

AVBTYR Blood Drive

Tue
Nov

03

AVBTYR Blood Drive

There are three ways to schedule your donation:

  • Visit mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 5356 
  • Call Memorial Blood Centers at 888.448.3253 
  • Scan the QR code found in the attached flyer.

Partnership: Culvers will give a voucher for a pint, when donors give a pint.

Partnership: Chicken Salad Chic - will provide coupons to donors.

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Monthly Meeting

Thu
Nov

05

November Meeting

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

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Camp Ripley - New Museum Opening

Camp Ripley - New Museum Opening

Be sure to visit Camp Ripley's new museum opening September 11. Click below to visit their website.

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USMC Birthday

Tue
Nov

10

USMC Birthday

Semper Fidelis . . . "Always Faithful". Thank you to all who proudly served in the US Marine Corps. 

Thank you for your service!

Wed
Nov

11

Thank you for your service!

With sincere graditude, all at Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon thank those who've served in our armed forces!

Monthly Dinner

Wed
Nov

18

November Military Appreciation Dinner

Join us for a delicious ‘FREE’ dinner of Turkey, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Stuffing & Roll.

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

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Please RSVP

Will you be attending?

If you plan to attend this month's Military Appreciation Dinner, please RSVP the total number in your group by the FRIDAY November 13. Due to limited seating, calls after that date will not be honored.

Call 952-923-5014

OR

Email

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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