• National Salute to Veteran Patients Week:  10-14 February 2025

  The Mann-Grandstaff VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement (CDCE) coordinates numerous programs throughout the year to offer comfort and support to Veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors including VA’s annual National Salute to Veteran Patients.

  We do this to honor Veteran patients; to increase community awareness of VA's role in providing comprehensive medical care to the Nation's Veterans; and to encourage American citizens and community organizations to become more engaged in volunteerism and philanthropic efforts.

   

  The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Salute to Veteran Patients is observed annually during the week of Valentine's Day, a day of caring and sharing which underscores the Salute's expression of honor and appreciation to hospitalized and outpatient Veterans. This year’s observance for National Salute to Veteran Patients will be February 10-14.

  National Salute to Veteran Patients provides every American the chance to thank Veterans for their freedom by sending Valentines to VA medical facilities.

   As part of that celebration, we are asking staff members to sign up to greet Veterans and their guest and escort them to their appointments, along with giving them a token of our appreciation.

  If you or anyone on your team is interested, please click this link to sign up for a spot by February 9th     National Salute Employee Greeter Sign Up Sheet.xlsx

• Send to James.Deen@va.gov

Contact Rex, 253-583-1078, rex.rimando@va.gov