Hillsdale County Veterans - Hall of Valor

09/11/2026

Sights from Hillsdale College, 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb -2026. 11 laps to simulate the stairs in the towers.

08/18/2026

Are you a Kroger Shopper? Do you have a plus card?

Did you know you could help buy Wreaths for us Locally here in Hillsdale County just by linking your plus card to Wreaths Across America Hillsdale?

Did you know it's easy and it doesn't cost you anything or take away from your reward points?

At Larrys memorial I was asked if we still had this available and how to do it. So, I'm putting this reminder up with links and instruction on how to make it possible for you to contribute just by shopping at Kroger and scanning your plus card.

After linking your card, it really is just that easy.

We've linked it through our American Legion post 53.

Shop, scan... Kroger, Greg and Dianne do the rest.

Thanks so much for helping us Remember Honor and Teach, and making WAA-Hillsdale #2 in the State of Michigan, we couldn't do this without you!

We'll be placing these wreaths on local hero's graves December. This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2026. Join millions of volunteers and supporters who will gather to Remember, Honor and Teach at over 5,500 participating locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad.

Here's the link https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

The instructions copied from the link above:

1. Create a digital account.
A digital account is needed to participate in Kroger Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.

2. Link your Card to an organization.
Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Kroger Community Rewards selection on your digital account.

1. Sign in to your digital account.

2. Search for your organization here. (American Legion Hillsdale MI Post 53)

3. Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support. (UA 757)

4. Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”.

Your selected organization will also display in the Kroger Community Rewards section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.

3. Your organization earns.
Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.

08/05/2026

04/29/2026

03/25/2026

Sponsor a sign for your Veteran Hero. Theme 2026-Remember Me!

It will be displayed at our Annual Fundraiser on June 6th.

A $25 donation gets a picture and name put on a “Remember Me” sign to be placed at a tee box during our Golf Outing.

Message on Facebook or call 419-290-9804 for details.

03/22/2026

Register Now

03/11/2026

Great News Hillsdale county! Look what you did!

In 2024 WWA Hillsdale was ranked #5, this year we moved up to #2 largest ranked sponsorship group for the State of Michigan. Here is an excerpt from the email.

Dear Dianne and Greg,

Congratulations! Hillsdale Chapter of Wreaths Across America (MI0248) has been ranked #2 Sponsorship Group in Michigan for Wreaths Across America in 2025! Your hard work ensured that veterans in your community were remembered with 2,322 wreaths—an amazing achievement!

Thank you for your incredible support of Wreaths Across America in 2025! Because of your dedication, we honored over 3.1 million veterans nationwide with remembrance wreaths at 5,594 participating locations last year.

As a Top Group, we may share your story with Wreaths Across America Radio for a possible interview, so keep an eye out for contact from our WAA Radio team.

Let’s inspire more people to REMEMBER, HONOR, and TEACH by sharing your success!

Thank you again for all you do—we truly appreciate your commitment!

Warmly,

Annie & Claire

Region 5 Locations & Groups Liaison Team
Wreaths Across America

01/17/2026

We are excited to announce the 2026 theme!