Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

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 her family with a fuel card and groceries.
Assisted two Vets with lawn care.

We couldn't have done it without you!

News & Events

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September Military Appreciation Dinner

Join us for a delicious dinner of Spinach artichoke chicken, mashed potato.

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 , please RSVP the total number in your group by FRIDAY, September 12. 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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Scholarship Opportunity

The American Service Fellowship is a new program through the Harvard Kennedy School to educate military veterans and mid-career public servants. Slated to begin this fall, the program will fully fund a one-year master’s degree for at least 50 students.

VA Security Enhancements

As technology advances, scammers are getting smarter. Therefore, the VA is enhancing security and collaborating with agencies to protect Veterans’ benefits. Be alert to cyber scams like phishing, identity theft, spoofing, and fraud targeting your benefits.

Have you heard about this?

Vet Tix provides tickets to events such as sporting events, concerts, performing arts, educational and family events across the country. This helps to reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, build life-long memories, and encourage service members and Veterans to stay engaged with local communities and American life.

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!