Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Austin

01/21/2026

No meeting this evening!

01/01/2026

On behalf of the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Committee, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the following organizations and individuals: American Legion Post 91, Spam Post 570, Mower County Veterans Council, Grace Lutheran Church, VFW Post 1216, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Barbara Wilson, Taco John's, and Applebee’s. Your support has been invaluable in our mission to provide gifts to our local National Guard soldiers during their Holiday Party.

We genuinely appreciate your partnership in this endeavor and your commitment to standing alongside our National Guard members and their families. Your generosity embodies the true spirit of the season and reflects the values of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.

Thank you once again for making this possible. We look forward to continuing our collaboration in support of and in honor of those who serve in our community.

Wishing everyone a healthy and Happy New Year.

Sincerely,
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Committee - Austin, MN

11/11/2025

10/19/2025

The Minnesota Wild is recognizing veterans, service members, and their families at a game versus the San Jose Sharks on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase 1-7 tickets. The package includes a game ticket, special edition Wild cap, and a donation to Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. For larger groups, contact Karen Reisinger at (651) 312-3486 or [email protected].

The Minnesota Wild is a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization.

10/13/2025

Taco John's will be partnering with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon to help raise funds for our organization! 🌮

Wednesday, October 15th
From 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Come join us for dinner and support Beyond the Yellow Ribbon! 🎗️

09/04/2025

Come Dine This Thursday!

Supporting Our Heroes and Their Families!
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is more than just a program; it’s a promise to stand beside our Service Members, Veterans, and their families when they need it most. 💛
🎟️ Dining to Donate
📅 Thursday, September 4th 📍 Applebee's, 1404 18th Avenue NW
⏰ ALL DAY
Every dollar raised goes directly toward providing resources, outreach, and support for those who have sacrificed so much for us. Whether it’s emergency assistance, family support, or community reintegration, your generosity makes a lasting impact.
👉 Enjoy a delicious meal while supporting a fantastic organization. Present this flyer when you dine in, or enter the code for takeout. Thank you for your support!

08/22/2025

Join Us in Supporting Our Heroes and Their Families!

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is more than just a program; it’s a promise to stand beside our Service Members, Veterans, and their families when they need it most. 💛

🎟️ Dining to Donate
📅 Thursday, September 4th 📍 Applebee's, 1404 18th Avenue NW
⏰ ALL DAY

Every dollar raised goes directly toward providing resources, outreach, and support for those who have sacrificed so much for us. Whether it’s emergency assistance, family support, or community reintegration, your generosity makes a lasting impact.

👉 Enjoy a delicious meal while supporting a fantastic organization. Present this flyer when you dine in, or enter the code for takeout. Thank you for your support!

08/18/2025

Cookies on Deployment:

This September, the charity “Cookies on Deployment” will be baking thousands of cookies and shipping them to service members across the globe. Our way of saying THANK YOU for keeping us safe!

We are looking for names and addresses of military personnel who are stationed around the globe who could use a home baked delight. While, we cannot guarantee that all names we receive will get a care package, we will do our best.

Please send addresses to [email protected].

Cookies On Deployment is a 501(c)(3) accredited organization. Donations will go towards cookie supplies, stationary for handwritten notes to the troops and the ever-increasing cost of shipping these delicious care packages around the world.

If you would like to donate to this event, please make checks out to Cookies On Deployment and send them to 768 154th Street, Roberts WI 54023.

08/17/2025

We need your help! Please follow, like and share! 🎗️

07/10/2025

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon meeting on Wednesday, July 16th at 4:30 pm at City Hall in the Bonnie Besse Rietz Conference Room. All are welcome!

07/03/2025

Help Veterans Travel the World This Summer - One Postcard at a Time! 📬

This summer, we invite you to help Veteran Residents travel the world through postcards! Whether you're road-tripping across the country or relaxing close to home, send a postcard to brighten a Resident's day.

Your messages spark memories, stories and meaningful conversations, reminding our Veterans that they are thought of and appreciated.

We have 8 Minnesota Veterans Homes and you’re welcome to send a postcard to one or all! We’ll share your messages with Residents and keep track of all the places they come from.

To participate:
📍 Choose a location (or more!) from the list below
💌 Address it to: Attn: Postcard Project
📮 Drop it in the mail!

Veterans Homes Locations:
Bemidji - 920 Anne Street N.W., Bemidji, MN 56601
Fergus Falls - 1821 North Park St., Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Hastings - 1200 E. 18th St., Hastings, MN 55033
Luverne - 1300 North Kniss Ave., P.O. Box 539, Luverne, MN 56156
Minneapolis - 5101 Minnehaha Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55417
Montevideo - 2190 William Ave., Montevideo, MN, 56265
Preston - 1864 First Minnesota, Preston, MN 55965
Silver Bay - 56 Outer Dr., Silver Bay, MN 55614

Let’s make this summer special for those who served. Every postcard counts!