Wreaths Across America (WAA) partners with more than 300 transportation companies each year who help “move the mission.” These companies donate equipment, fuel, staffing, and time to deliver loads of sponsored Veterans’ wreaths to their final resting places on the headstones of our nation’s service members laid to rest at more than 3,700 participating cemeteries nationwide. Last week, the national non-profit announced that a virtual convoy will help expand this reach within the industry through the partnership and support of State Trucking Associations.

The virtual convoy kicked off last week in 37 states across the country (so far) with more being added each day. The goal is to raise awareness for WAA’s year-round mission to remember the fallen, honor those that serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom while helping each participating State Association raise funds for their own needs. Through WAA’s Group Sponsorship Program, each participating State Association is registered as a $5 pay-back group supporting Arlington National Cemetery where service members representing every U.S. conflict and state are laid to rest.

In 2023, 260,000 sponsored Veterans’ wreaths will be needed to ensure every eligible marker in the cemetery receives a wreath on National Wreaths Across America Day. Through the virtual convoy, each participating State Trucking Association will work to fill one “virtual” tractor-trailer full of sponsored Veterans’ wreaths from their state for placement in December (approximately 5,000 wreaths). In return, $5 for each $17 sponsorship will be returned to the State Trucking Association to help in their efforts to fund local programs.

To learn more or to support the State Associations participating in the virtual convoy, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/2023VC and scroll down to view all the groups participating.