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Our Veteran Angel Tree is our most beloved mission during the holiday season, and this year we aim to bring even more recognition to it. We are teaming up with the Combat Veterans Riders Association 3-11 to host a Veteran Angel Tree Ride! We’ll travel to each tree, recognize the businesses hosting them, pick a tag, collect any ready gifts, take photos, and then head to the next tree. This promises to be a fun, family-friendly event that welcomes both motorcycle and regular vehicle participants. Below is the current route we’ll take.What is the Veteran Angel Tree Program?
The Veteran Angel Tree Program is a heartfelt initiative designed to bring joy and support to veterans and their families during the holiday season. Each year, businesses set up Christmas trees adorned with tags representing the wishes and needs of veterans and their families in need. Community members and local organizations are invited to choose a tag and fulfill the request, which may include essential items or special gifts.
This mission kicks off every year on Black Friday. On average, we assist 250 veterans annually through this program. We collaborate with multiple veteran nonprofits and government agencies to gather the names of veterans in need. Our goal is to ensure that every veteran and their family feels the warmth and care of the holiday season. By participating, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our country and help create a festive and joyful atmosphere for them.
We are always looking for more businesses to get involved and are in need of volunteers. Volunteers assist by picking up unwrapped gifts, wrapping them, and delivering them to the organizations we partner with. If you’re interested in getting involved, please reach out to us!
Staging Time: 9:30 AM
Staging Location: Pappy’s Restaurant
Route:
From Pappy’s:
Tree 1: A La Carte, Santa Maria
Tree 2: Oak Knolls Hardware, Orcutt
Tree 3: American Legion Post 534, Old Orcutt
Tree 4: Peacock Cellars, Arroyo Grande
Tree 5: Rontal Salon, Village of Arroyo Grande
Tree 6: Coastal Peak Coffee, SLO
Tree 7: VFW, Atascadero
After visiting the final tree, we’re considering heading to lunch in Atascadero—stay tuned for more details on that!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Pappy's Restaurants, 1275 E Betteravia Rd,Santa Maria,CA,United States
