10/14/2026
πΊπΈπ CHELSEA 4-H CHALLENGE: 100 CARDS FOR 100 VETERANS! ππΊπΈ
β€οΈπ€π CHELSEA, WE NEED YOUR HELP! β€οΈπ€π
Our Chelsea 4-H Club is taking on a special community service project, and we're inviting our entire community to join us!
We've learned that Midwest Honor Flight is in need of handmade cards and letters for the Veterans who participate in their Honor Flights. These cards are especially meaningful for Veterans who may not receive many letters from family or friends.
Sometimes, a simple handwritten note from a complete stranger can mean more than we realize. β€οΈ
π OUR GOAL: 100 CARDS FOR 100 VETERANS!
At our October 29th 4-H meeting, our members will be making cards to show appreciation for the brave men and women who have served our country.
But we don't want to stop at just our club members β we want to get the whole community involved!
πΊπΈ HOW CAN YOU HELP?
π MAKE A CARD!
We invite families, individuals, classrooms, churches, businesses, youth groups and community organizations to make handmade cards or write letters thanking our Veterans.
βοΈ DONATE CRAFT SUPPLIES!
We're also looking for supplies our 4-H members can use to create their cards, including:
β Construction paper and cardstock
β Markers, crayons and colored pencils
β Patriotic stickers and scrapbook paper
β Glue sticks, stamps and stencils
β Blank greeting cards and envelopes
β Red, white and blue craft decorations
Have extra supplies lying around? We'd love to put them to good use!
πΊπΈ CARD GUIDELINES:
βοΈ Address cards and letters to "Dear Veteran"
βοΈ Please do not include a date so cards can be used throughout the year
βοΈ Pictures, drawings and handwritten messages are encouraged
βοΈ Please avoid political content, weapons and violent drawings
βοΈ Most importantly, THANK A VETERAN!
π WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?
One of the most important parts of the 4-H pledge is:
"I pledge my hands to larger service."
We want our members to understand that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a difference. Through this project, they're learning gratitude, compassion, community involvement and the importance of honoring those who have served.
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Our card-making event will take place Thursday, October 29th, at 6:00 PM at the Chelsea Civic Center.
π Want to contribute cards or supplies? Please message the Chelsea 4-H Club page to coordinate getting your donations to us!
β€οΈ LET'S SEE WHAT CHELSEA CAN DO!
Our goal is 100 cards, but wouldn't it be amazing if we could send 200, 300 or even MORE?!
Every single card represents a Veteran who will be reminded that their service and sacrifices have not been forgotten.
πΊπΈ You don't have to know a Veteran to make a difference in their life. You just have to care. β€οΈ
π£ PLEASE SHARE THIS POST! Help us spread the word to our surrounding communities, schools, churches, businesses and organizations.
Together, we can make sure our Veterans receive a little extra love and appreciation on their Honor Flight! πΊπΈβ€οΈπ€π