12/24/2025
The Cpl. Kyle R. Schneider Foundation holds its annual 'Mission of Thanks' Christmas. Santa made a visit to make the day extra special! Partnering with John’s Auto Care, Santa, along with our supportive Community; gift cards and gifts were given to Veteran Families wishing them a Merry Christmas, thanking them for their service and dedication to our Country. A HUGE thank you goes out to John’s Auto Care and it’s Customers! A Big Thank you to a wonderful Lafayette HighSchool Senior, Wesley and his teacher, Scott for making fantastic Chili; thank you to Quintin, Maddie and the Canastra Family, and Immanuel Lutheran Church, for the wonderful toys and gifts collected for our Veteran families! The 'Mission of Thanks' Program is a way for us along with a community of support to show our appreciation and thanks to our Veteran Families. Thank you to John’s Auto Care, Immanuel Luthran Church, Wesley and Greg, the Canastra Family, along with Businesses, Schools, and individuals who made donations making this years 'Mission of Thanks' a success! Thank you to the Ray Middle School students who made home made cards! Thank you to our awesome Volunteers, who greeted our Veterans and assisted in giving them the beautiful items our talented Seamstress, knitters and crocheters made, assisting the Veterans with their shopping, and for their overall support of this wonderful day! Thank you to musician, Dave Schneider, for providing a wonderful Holiday atmosphere for our families to sing and dance to. A very special Thank You to Santa Claus, Making our ‘Mission of Thanks Christmas’ extra special! Thank you to all who made a difference!