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For individuals and organizations looking to make a difference in the lives of veterans this holiday season, consider Michigan Veteran Homes’ ‘Make a Veteran Smile Campaign.’ The effort encourages Michiganders to support veteran members at Marquette’s Jacobetti Home For Veterans by recording a video message of gratitude for veteran members of the Homes, penning a personalized letter to a veteran member, or donating to the MVH Charitable Support Fund that funds quality of life programming and initiatives.
While always appreciative of written holiday cards, MVH is encouraging those interested in sending their gratitude to send video messages so that they can be shared with members during group activities. Please share holiday messages by December 23. Here are a few helpful guidelines for holiday messages:
- Record a video message and share it on social media by tagging Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti and use the hashtag #MakeaVeteranSmile.
- If writing a letter, include a personal message. Letters from a group or team are encouraged as well.
- Large format cards or banners that can be displayed or hung are acceptable.
- Use large writing and dark ink and do not include envelopes.
- Standard paper food tray liners with coloring or personal messages are a great alternative to letters as they are utilized during every meal service.
“When a veteran reaches the stage of needing nursing home care, that can cast a cloud over their mood and general outlook – especially during the holiday season,” said Tiffany Carr, community engagement coordinator for MVH. “Sending a video message of gratitude or supporting life enrichment opportunities through a monetary donation is a wonderful way to give back to those who’ve given so much, and truly ‘make a veteran smile.’”
Letters, banners and tray liners can be addressed to ATTN: Make a Veteran Smile and hand-delivered or mailed to:
- Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti at 425 Fisher St., Marquette, MI 49855.
Record a video message and tag the Home you want to share a message with:
- On Meta, tag Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti and use the hashtag #MakeaVeteranSmile.
- On Instagram, tag Michigan Veteran Homes (@MiVeteranHomes) and use the hashtag #MakeaVeteranSmile.
Monetary donations to MVH’s Charitable Support Fund can be made by visiting Support MVH. For more information or questions about supporting MVH with a donation to the Charitable Support Fund, please contact Ryan Engle, director of development and strategic engagement for MVH at engler3@michigan.gov.
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