Naperville Responds For Veterans

06/08/2026

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Purpose!

Join Naperville Responds for the Freedom Ruck & Birthday Bash on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 7AM–1PM at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion behind the Naperville VFW.

🎒 4-Mile Ruck March
🎶 Music & Entertainment
🍔 Food & Drinks
🎉 Family-Friendly Activities

Gather your friends, family, and fellow patriots as we honor America’s 250th anniversary while supporting the mission of Naperville Responds.

📍 Riverwalk Grand Pavilion behind the VFW
📅 July 4, 2026 | 7AM–1PM

Learn more and get involved: https://FreedomRuck2026.givesmart.com

05/27/2026

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Naperville Responds For Veterans!

Join us on July 4 for the Freedom Ruck March & Birthday Bash Block Party — a fun-filled community celebration honoring our veterans and America’s historic milestone.

Register at https://FreedomRuck2026.givesmart.com

Start Location: Riverwalk Grand Pavilion (behind Judd Kendall VFW)
912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Ct. Naperville, IL 60540

🕖 Schedule:
• Registration & Check-In: 7 a.m.
• Opening Ceremonies: 8 a.m.
• Freedom Ruck Begins: 8 a.m.

No ruck pack required — everyone is welcome to walk, celebrate, and support our Veterans!

🎉 After the Ruck: Head over to the Judd Kendall VFW for the Birthday Bash Block Party featuring: Food & drinks, Patriotic music, and Family-friendly activities

05/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who marched with Naperville Responds in the Naperville Memorial Day Parade! We’re honored to stand alongside our community in remembering and honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten.

As we gather with family and friends, let us also take a moment to remember the true meaning of the day and reflect with gratitude on the freedoms we enjoy because of our fallen heroes.

05/22/2026

Proud to participate in the 2026 Naperville Memorial Day Parade!

Join us on Monday, May 25 as we honor and remember the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

All friends of Naperville Responds are welcome to march. Please be at the Naperville VFW Staging Area/Centennial Beach Parking Lot by 10 am. Naperville Responds is entry No. 19.

05/18/2026

A big THANK YOU to Eric Hamilton with Rate for hosting Naperville Responds For Veterans at the Crosstown Classic Military Appreciation Night this past Friday! We’re grateful for the opportunity to share our mission with so many baseball fans and members of the community.

05/10/2026

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸

Today, we honor the incredible strength, sacrifice and love of mothers everywhere!

At Naperville Responds For Veterans, we’re grateful for the moms who inspire courage, build community, and stand for our Veterans and Military through every chapter of life.

God Bless America.

05/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Chicagoland Blue Star Mothers IL6 for your generous donation of $2,400 to Naperville Responds For Veterans! Your continued support helps make a meaningful difference in the lives of local veterans and their families with home repairs and renovations. God Bless America, our Veterans and Troops around the world.

04/30/2026