Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) is inviting local students to participate in the “Sending Smiles to Vets” program this fall by making Halloween, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving cards for local veterans. Since the “Sending Smiles to Vets” program was launched in February, students across Southeast Michigan have pitched in to make hundreds of cards thanking veterans for their service.
“These small tokens of appreciation from our young people mean the world to our veterans,” said Dingell. “The cards and artwork bring smiles to their faces each holiday and remind them that we’re thinking of them and will never forget their service and sacrifice.”
The cards will be delivered to veterans at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center and the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System on Halloween, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Deliveries will also occur during the holiday season.
Those who wish to have their cards included in the Halloween delivery should drop them off at Dingell’s Michigan offices between now and 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, or call the Dearborn office at 313-278-2936 to arrange for pickup.
Dearborn Office
19855 West Outer Drive
Suite 103-E
Dearborn, MI 48124
Ypsilanti Office
301 West Michigan Avenue
Suite 400
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Dingell launched the year-round “Sending Smiles to Vets” program after “Valentines for Veterans” received such an overwhelming response from veterans, schools and the community earlier this year. The program engages young people on an ongoing basis to create cards and artwork for veterans celebrating various seasons and holidays.
