REMEMBER our fallen U.S. veterans. HONOR those who serve. TEACH your children the value of freedom.
Howard HS PTSA has partnered with Wreaths Across America to remember and honor those who have served our country. You are invited to join the effort by sponsoring a wreath to be placed on the headstone of a fallen soldier. Wreaths sponsored through Howard HS PTSA will be placed at the Baltimore National Cemetery in Catonsville (or you can designate the cemetery of your choice) on December 16, 2023, Wreaths Day. A portion of each wreath purchase benefits Howard HS PTSA
Committee Chair
Adria Hammond
wreaths@howardptsa.org
Important Steps To Take Before the Deadline of November 30, 2023:
Visit the Howard HS PTSA Wreaths Across America Fundraising Page to “Sponsor Wreaths”
1 Wreath Individual Sponsorship ($17)
2 Wreaths ($34)
5 Wreaths ($85)
10 Wreaths ($170)
Other Options:
Patriot Pairs: By sponsoring a Patriot Pair, a donated veteran’s wreath will be placed at the * cemetery and a second purchased wreath with branch flag will be sent to the address of your choice.
In Honor Of: A child, a parent, a neighbor, a friend: honor the service of a loved one and remember their sacrifice by sponsoring a wreath in their honor or in their memory.
Grave Specific: Honor a specific American hero at one of more than 1,200 locations nationwide with a wreath at a specific grave marker this year on Wreaths Across America Day.
*All sponsorships will be sent directly to the Baltimore National Cemetery (option is given to designate cemetery of choice)
Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteers are needed to place wreaths on each tombstone of a veteran. To volunteer please visit Howard HS PTSA Wreaths Across America and click on “Volunteer” to register for the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day, December 16, 2023 @ 12pm. Invite family and friends to participate at the Baltimore National Cemetery, too!
Please feel free to send your family photos volunteering on December 16th to wreaths@howardptsa.org Photos will be shared on PTSA social media and the Howard HS PTSA Wreaths Across America website.
Howard High School PTSA can only get credit for the wreath if purchase is made through the Howard HS PTSA fundraising page. Howard HS PTSA group ID is MD0034P.
Ceremony Information:
Baltimore National Cemetery (MDBNCB)
5501 Frederick Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
Ceremony Date: Saturday, Dec 16, 2023
Ceremony Start: 12:00 PM
Deadline to Sponsor: Wednesday, Nov 30, 2023
Wreath Across America History
Email with questions:
wreaths@howardptsa.org