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Mark your calendar with these national days of service and gratitude. Find a hands-on way to take part, right in your hometown.
September 11
Patriot Day / National Day of Service and Remembrance
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Participate in Operation Gratitude's 9/11 Activation by delivering an appreciation box to a local fire or police department.
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Use the to identify a local fire department, police department, VA, or veterans organization and find out what they need.
September 18
U.S. Air Force & Air National Guard Birthday
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Write Letters thanking Airmen and Air National Guard members for their service.
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Participate in the Video Challenge by sharing a message of gratitude for those who serve.
September 18
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
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Take a moment to learn about POW/MIA service and share a message of remembrance with your community.
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Create a gratitude display or remembrance table at a school, workplace, church, or community event.
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Knit or crochet an approved Handmade With Love item as a tangible way to express gratitude and remember those who have served.
September 19
National Thank a Police Officer Day
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Write thank you letters for local law enforcement officers.
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Gather a group to visit a local police department and personally say "thank you for serving our community." Use the to identify a local police department.
Assembly Days
As requests for care packages come in for deployed troops, veterans, and first responders, we schedule Assembly Days at locations across the country. We'll post details here about when and where those events will take place. Assembly Days are an opportunity for communities and volunteers to come together to pack Operation Gratitude's signature care packages in honor of those who serve. We bring the supplies and the assembly line, you just show up ready to pack with us.
