2022
Hi Everyone,
Hope all of you are enjoying these cooler temperatures! We, at Life of Pretty, prefer the warmer weather, but know there are so many out there who need our Warm Wishes, so here we go again.
What do the holidays mean to you? Yes, it’s that time of year where many of us and enjoying time with family and friends, great food, holiday decorations, shopping for loved ones, all the endearing and stressful preparations for the holidays. Well, for 1000’s of men women and children, it might mean holidays in the hospital, a country far away from those they love, or somewhere, on the cold streets with or without their families.
So, as many of you know, at LifeofPretty , we have created Cards for Our Vets, to bring our veterans some much needed sunshine and show our appreciation, mainly to those veterans at Coatesville VA Medical Center. With much anticipation, Cards for Our Vets is asking you to help with our collection of hand-made cards, pictures and notes for those dedicated men and women past and present, who keep us safe.
For another year, we were hoping to continue that awesome altruistic spirit you have all provided in previous years. Wishes for Our Warriors will also be collecting items for those in need in Chester and Montgomery Counties. Gloves, hats, socks, sweatshirts, toilet paper, paper towels. The shelters relayed that there is a need for things like dish soap, laundry detergent, hand soap, and blankets. If there are some items that you no longer use, in good shape, please think about donating. I am sure many will be truly grateful. So, thank you in advance!
While we are all making plans for whatever holiday we celebrate, please take time to think about the countless men, women and children who are trying to figure out where to get warm clothes, food, and shelter for the cold weather to come, and the devoted veterans and military personnel.
There will be collection boxes in various locations. This time we will be visiting our veterans and others in need right before Christmas. Please help us show some love and thanks to so many, that they are never forgotten, and help them stay warm this winter. Collection day will be December 21st. Feel free to contact me either by email jmckiernanclarke738@gmail.com or phone @ 484-688-6128. As always, our veterans love the cards, donations, and anything you provide will truly have an impact. Happy Holidays! Warm Winter Wishes!
Best regards and gratitude, Jeannie McKiernan-Clarke, Cards for Vets and Wishes for Warriors
Cards for Our Vets: Collecting Warm Wishes 2022
Hi Everyone!
Hope all of you are enjoying the cooler temperatures! We, at Life of Pretty prefer the warm months, but know there are so many out there who need our Warm Wishes, so here we are once again! Yes, it’s that time of year where many of us are enjoying the time with family and friends, holiday decorations and shopping for loved ones, colder temperatures while we are getting ready for the holidays.
What do the holidays mean for you? Well, for thousands of men and women out there it means life in a hospital, a country far away or somewhere, on the cold streets with or without their families.
So, as many of you know, we, at Life of Pretty have formed Cards for Our Vets, to bring some sunshine and appreciation to some of our area veterans, mainly those at Coatesville VA Medical Center.
With much anticipation, Cards for Our Vets asks all of you to help with our collection of hand-made messages, pictures and cards for these dedicated men and women who have given so much to our country.
This year we thought about stepping up our collection a little bit. We were hoping we could maybe collect some gloves, hats, socks, and blankets for our homeless as well. Even items that you no longer use but are in good shape, please donate them. I am sure someone will be truly grateful! If there is something specific you think you would like to add to our collection for them, please feel free.
This time we will be visiting our veterans and homeless right before Christmas, and the card theme for this collection will be Warm Winter Wishes. Please help us show our service men and women how much we appreciate them and assure them that they are never forgotten. Not to mention help them stay warm this winter.
Collection day will be December 22nd. Please feel free to contact me either by email jmckiernanclarke738@gmail.com or phone @ 484-688-6128 to let me know what time and where I can pick them up. As always, our veterans love the cards and anything they receive, and as always, we appreciate all your help in making this possible!
Warm regards and thanks,
Jeannie McKiernan-Clarke
Cards for Our Vets
PS: Please forward this to anyone else who may be interested in supporting this collection.
Cards for Our Veterans – Fall 2021 Collection
Hi Everyone!
Happy Fall! Yes, it’s that time of year where we are all enjoying the cooler temperatures and getting ready for the holidays.
What do the holidays mean for you? Well, for thousands of men and women out there it means life in a hospital, a country far away or somewhere without their families.
So, as many of you know, we, at Life of Pretty have formed Cards for Our Vets, to bring some sunshine and appreciation to some of our area veterans, mainly those at Coatesville VA Medical Center.
With much anticipation, Cards for Our Vets asks all of you to help with our collection of hand-made messages, pictures and cards for these dedicated men and women who have given so much to our country.
This year we thought about stepping up our collection a little bit. We were hoping we could maybe collect some gloves, hats, socks, and blankets for our homeless as well. If there is something specific you would like to add to our collection for them, please feel free.
This time we will be visiting our veterans right before Thanksgiving, and the card theme for this collection includes Fall, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving. Please help us show our service men and women how much we appreciate them and assure them that they are never forgotten. Not to mention help them stay warm this winter.
Collection day will be Friday, November 19th. Please contact me either by email jmckiernanclarke738@gmail.com or phone @ 484-688-6128 to let me know what time and where I can pick them up. As always, our veterans love the cards and anything they receive, and we appreciate all your help in making this possible!
Warm regards and thanks,
Jon and Jeannie McKiernan-Clarke
Founders of Cards for Our Vets
PS: Please forward this to anyone else who may be interested in supporting this collection.
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Cards for Our Vets Collection Dates 19-20 (Downloadable .pdf copy)
Cards for Our Veterans-Fall 2019 Collection
Hi Everyone!
Happy Fall! Yes, it’s that time of year where we are all enjoying the cooler temperatures and heading into the holidays. What do holidays mean for you? Well, for thousands of men and women out there it means life in a hospital or home living without their families.
So, as many of you know, we at Life of Pretty have formed Cards for Our Vets, to bring some sunshine and appreciation into some of our area veterans, mainly those at Coatesville VA Medical Center.
With much anticipation Cards for Our Vets is requesting YOUR help with our collection of messages, pictures and cards for these dedicated men and women who have given so much to our country.
We will be visiting our veterans on Saturday, November 30, 2019 for Fall/Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. So feel free to pick one or make some for all the holidays. I am sure they will love the thoughts and pictures. Please help us remind our service men and women how much we appreciate them, and remind them that they are never forgotten.
Collection day will be Thursday, November 21st or Friday, November 22nd. Please contact me either by email jmckiernanclarke738@gmail.com or phone @ 484-688-6128 to let me know which day is more convenient. As always, our veterans love the cards they receive, and we appreciate all your help in making this possible!
Best regards,
Jeannie
Founder of Cards for Our Vets
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2019-20 Collection Dates for Cards for Our Veterans
Gratitude: (Veterans Day) Nov. 7th & 8th
Give Thanks: (Thanksgiving) Nov. 21st & 22nd
Holly Jolly: (Winter Holidays) Dec. 16th & 17th
With Love: (Valentine’s) February 6th & 7th
In Memory: (Memorial Day) May 21st & 22nd
Click here for a downloadable copy.
Any questions, feel free to contact:
Jon or Jeannie McKiernan-Clarke:
jandj@lifeofpretty.com or jmckiernanclarke738@gmail.com
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We at Life of Pretty have found great joy in this program. Jeannie has orchestrated this event since 2009, and we personally drive the cards to the local VA medical center, handing them out to military veterans coming in for a movie night, as well as throughout the facility.
It’s such a joy to see the faces of these brave men and women in knowing that communities have come together to thank them. We also head to the hospital’s hospice and elder care divisions. We truly try not to leave anyone out. We would love for you to be a part of this wherever you may live.
Check out our Memorial Day 2019 page here.
