Sovah (Serving Our Veterans At Home)

06/01/2026

🇺🇸 2026 Mid-Willamette Valley Veterans Stand Down

Please help us spread the word!

The Mid-Willamette Valley Veterans Stand Down is a one-day event dedicated to connecting Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard, Reservists, and their families with valuable resources, services, and community support.

Attendees will have access to veteran service organizations, healthcare resources, benefits information, employment assistance, surplus military gear, food, fellowship, and more.

📅 September 2, 2026
📍 Salem YMCA

We are expecting more than 250 Veterans and family members to attend this year’s event.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Your support helps us provide resources, meals, supplies, and services to those who have served our nation. Businesses, organizations, and community partners are encouraged to get involved.

⭐ Special Thanks to Our Presenting Sponsors ⭐

Stay Alive Vets and Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency

This year, we were honored to receive a grant from Stay Alive Vets to help support and expand the services offered at the Stand Down. Their investment in our Veteran community helps ensure that Veterans and their families have access to the resources, support, and connections they deserve.

The MWVCAA has been one the stand down top supporters for the last 15 years.
Their dedication has helped make this event possible year after year. From providing volunteers through their staff to generously sponsoring lunch for this year’s event, their partnership and commitment to our Veteran community are deeply appreciated.

Please join us in thanking these outstanding organizations for their continued support of those who served.

Please share this post and flyer with Veterans, military families, and community members who may benefit from attending or supporting this important event.

Together, we can ensure no Veteran stands alone.

05/28/2026

🌱🇺🇸 THE FIRST SEEDS ARE IN THE GROUND! 🇺🇸🌱

Today we planted the very first veggies for our Veterans Community Garden at On The Edge Farm in Dallas, Oregon… and honestly, it feels like the start of something really special. 💚

This garden is more than rows of vegetables. It’s about:
🌿 connection
🌿 purpose
🌿 healing
🌿 community
🌿 and giving veterans a place to gather, work side by side, laugh, decompress, and grow something meaningful together.

A portion of what we grow will also help support veterans and community meals. 🍅🥬

We are still looking for more volunteers! You do not need to know how to garden. If you can:
☀️ pull weeds
☀️ plant seeds
☀️ water plants
☀️ carry supplies
☀️ or simply come hang out and support the mission…

…then we would love to have you join us. 🇺🇸

This is grassroots therapy with dirt under our boots and sunshine on our backs. 🌞🪴

If you’d like to volunteer, donate supplies, or help support the garden, send me a message! Let’s grow something amazing together for our veterans and community. 💪🥕

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Serving Our Veterans at Home pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, it is a time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and selfless service of those who gave everything for our freedom.

Today, we remember the fallen, honor their legacy, and keep their memory alive in our hearts.

From all of us at SOVAH, we wish you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸❤️

We Remember. We Honor. We Serve.

05/22/2026

As Memorial Day approaches, Salem has several opportunities for our community to come together in remembrance of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

From the Oregon Statewide Memorial Day Ceremony at the Capitol, to remembrance services at City View Cemetery and Restlawn Memorial Gardens, there are meaningful ways to honor our fallen heroes this Memorial Day.

Whether you attend a ceremony, take a quiet walk through our veterans memorials, or simply pause in reflection, let us never forget the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of those who gave everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸❤️

Please see flyer below for event details and join us as we remember, honor, and pay tribute to our heroes.

05/22/2026

🌱🇺🇸 GROWING MORE THAN A GARDEN… WE’RE GROWING COMMUNITY! 🇺🇸🌱

We are so excited to invite our community to be part of the Veterans Community Garden at On the Edge Farm in Dallas, Oregon!

This project is about more than planting vegetables. It’s about creating a place where veterans, families, and community members can come together, get their hands in the dirt, build connections, and create something meaningful that gives back.

Everyone is welcome to come help! No experience needed, just a willing heart and a desire to support our veterans and community. Whether you can volunteer, donate, or simply stop by and cheer us on, every little bit helps.

We are just in the 1st phase of this project so we have a lot of work and would love the help .

A portion of what we grow in the garden will be donated to VFW Post 661 to help support their weekly free meals for veterans. So this garden won’t just grow vegetables, it will help feed veterans right here in our local community.

🙏 A special thank you to Valerie Dean for your generous donation! It has been amazing receiving tools and supplies for our garden. We truly appreciate your support and encouragement as we continue building this project. We love the support… keep it coming! 💚🌱

📍 On the Edge Farm
2690 E Ellendale Ave.
Dallas, OR 97338

🕛 Open Work Hours:
Monday – Friday | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📞 Please call or text Mat at (971) 241-0052 at least 1 hour before arriving to make sure the gate is open.

💙 Want to support but can’t make it out?
We now have a QR code available for donations for anyone who would like to help support veteran activities and projects such as:
🌱 The Veterans Community Garden
🏕️ Our Veterans Campout
🔥 Our weekly Veterans fireside gatherings( more info to follow soon )

Every donation helps us continue creating meaningful opportunities for veterans to connect, heal, and build community.

Together, we’re growing food, friendship, purpose, and support for our veterans… one row at a time. 🌿🇺🇸



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05/13/2026

🌱🇺🇸 HELP US GROW SOMETHING MEANINGFUL 🇺🇸🌱

SOVAH is proud to support the new Veterans Community Garden at On The Edge Farm in Dallas, Oregon.

This project is about more than planting vegetables. It is about creating a place where veterans and their families can reconnect, find purpose, build community, and spend time together outdoors in a healthy and supportive environment.

We are currently inviting:
✅ Veterans & military families to come participate
✅ Community volunteers to lend a hand
✅ Donors & supporters to help us continue building this space

🪏 Current donation needs include:
• Shovels
• Rakes
• Gloves
• Hoses
• All types of Gardening tools & supplies

📍 On The Edge Farm
2690 E Ellendale Ave.
Dallas, OR 97338

🕛 Open work hours:
Monday – Friday
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📞 Please contact Mat at (971) 241-0052 at least 1 hour before arriving to ensure the gate is open.

A portion of the produce grown in the Veterans Community Garden will also be donated to the VFW Marion Post 661 in support of their FREE weekly veterans meals program. 🌽🥬🇺🇸

Every tool donated, every hour volunteered, and every veteran who joins us helps grow something bigger than a garden. 💚

Together, we are creating connection, healing, and community one row at a time.

📧 For donation information or ways to get involved: please email Rosy at
[email protected]

05/12/2026

🌱🇺🇸 Reminder: Veterans Community Garden Meetup is TODAY! 🇺🇸🌱

Today is the day we officially kick off something pretty special. 💚

We’re excited to partner with On The Edge Farm to create a space where veterans, families, and our community can come together to grow food, build connections, learn new skills, and simply enjoy being outdoors together.

This garden is more than raised beds and vegetables. It’s about purpose, healing, teamwork, and creating something that will continue to give back to veterans and local families for years to come. 🌿

Whether you have a green thumb, have never touched a shovel in your life, or just want to come check it out and meet people… you are welcome here.

📍 On The Edge Farm
📅 TODAY
🕕 6:00 PM

Come out, bring a friend, and help us plant the roots of something amazing for our veteran community. 🌱🤝

🇺🇸 CALLING ALL VETERANS 🇺🇸
The last few months we have been working on something exciting..

In partnership with On The Edge Farm and the Salem Vet Center, we are excited to help launch a Veterans Community Garden in Dallas, Oregon. We are building a Veterans Community Garden focused on connection, purpose, healing, and helping feed veterans in our community.

Whether you miss the camaraderie, want to get outdoors more, learn new skills, or simply give back, this is for YOU.

This project is about more than gardening.

It’s about rebuilding connection.
It’s about finding purpose.
It’s about creating a welcoming space where veterans can reconnect with each other, with nature, and with the community around them.

Whether you’re looking to volunteer weekly, learn something new, spend more time outdoors, or simply be around other veterans, there’s a place for you here 🌱

💚 No gardening experience needed
🌿 Veterans and families welcome
🤝 Community partners coming together for a greater mission

Anyone interested in learning more about this opportunity is invited to join us:

📅 Tuesday May 12
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 On The Edge Farm
2690 E Ellendale Ave
Dallas, Oregon

Come hear the vision, meet the team, tour the farm, and see how together we can plant seeds of purpose for our veteran community.

From service to soil… together we grow. 🇺🇸🌱

05/07/2026

ESSENTIAL GOODS PANTRY OPEN TODAY

🕙 Open from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Located at 2907 22nd St Se, Salem,OR 97302

Our pantry is stocked with essential goods and ready to support veterans in our community!

If you are a veteran who could use additional support - or know someone who could benefit - please help spread the word.

More than just a pantry, this is also a connection point to access additional support services. Veterans can connect with a Veteran Service Officer who can help navigate resources, access benefits, and connect them to programs that fit their needs.

We’re here to serve those who served!

05/07/2026

🇺🇸 CALLING ALL VETERANS 🇺🇸
The last few months we have been working on something exciting..

In partnership with On The Edge Farm and the Salem Vet Center, we are excited to help launch a Veterans Community Garden in Dallas, Oregon. We are building a Veterans Community Garden focused on connection, purpose, healing, and helping feed veterans in our community.

Whether you miss the camaraderie, want to get outdoors more, learn new skills, or simply give back, this is for YOU.

This project is about more than gardening.

It’s about rebuilding connection.
It’s about finding purpose.
It’s about creating a welcoming space where veterans can reconnect with each other, with nature, and with the community around them.

Whether you’re looking to volunteer weekly, learn something new, spend more time outdoors, or simply be around other veterans, there’s a place for you here 🌱

💚 No gardening experience needed
🌿 Veterans and families welcome
🤝 Community partners coming together for a greater mission

Anyone interested in learning more about this opportunity is invited to join us:

📅 Tuesday May 12
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 On The Edge Farm
2690 E Ellendale Ave
Dallas, Oregon

Come hear the vision, meet the team, tour the farm, and see how together we can plant seeds of purpose for our veteran community.

From service to soil… together we grow. 🇺🇸🌱

04/10/2026

Veterans and their spouses are invited to attend the Robert Irvine Foundation’s Breaking Bread with Heroes event this Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at VFW Marion Post 661 (630 Hood St NE Salem, OR, 97301)

This event is FREE and will provide veterans an opportunity to connect with local organizations and learn more about available resources, including VA benefits and mental health support. Attendees will also have the chance to engage with fellow veterans and community partners in a supportive setting.

Those wishing to attend are encouraged to register online at https://ow.ly/JiZ350YGPBq. For questions, contact Rosy at [email protected].