Military May Recap

During Military May, Caliber challenged you to help with programs, activities and organizations that support our military and veterans year-round. Many of you got involved, and we appreciate you.

Whether you volunteered in our military communities, donated your time and resources to various programs, or participated in our patriotic decorating contest, we appreciate you.

How Did We Do?
Here’s how your contributions paid tribute to the men and women, along with their spouses, who have served or are currently serving our country:

• Totaled 2,600 views for Caliber Live: Honor Service and Sacrifice.
• Honored our fallen heroes by sponsoring 52 wreaths for Wreaths Across America.
• Donated $2,000, which equals 80 miles, sponsored for The Unquiet Professional Memorial Mile honoring three fallen American Heroes.
• Raised $6,484 in donations through the T-shirt fundraiser for Caliber Impact grants through the Inspire Up™ Foundation.
• Donated 27 gifts for Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

Caliber Military Community Spotlight
Let’s recognize Caliber team members who went the extra mile to volunteer in their local military communities.

• Andy DiPuccio helped raise $9,000 to build a veterans memorial in Kentucky, which is home to an annual Memorial Day event.
• Lynn Jabs coordinated a TUP Memorial Mile walk in downtown Gig Harbor.
• Olivia Haas coordinated a Veterans Last Patrol postcard writing event.
• Jeff Wilson and the Arizona Region Military and Veterans Resource Group (MVRG) supported Soldier’s Best Friend for their 10th Annual Clay Shoot.
• Michelle Crumley and the Virginia Beach MVRG hosted a TUP Memorial Mile walk in Virginia Beach.
• Bill Kelly, New England MVRG Chair, coordinated with local scouts to place flags at veteran gravesites for Memorial Day.
• Aaron Duez and the Florida Region MVRG partnered with Mission BBQ to give 200 veterans, who closed VA loans, a $20 gift card for lunch.
• Jake Harlow and the Ohio MVRG Region coordinated a Military May T-shirt drive and decorated their office to show their support for our military and veterans.
• Our Dallas MVRG participated in a drive-thru Patriot Paws graduation for the latest round of graduating pups who are going home with their veterans.
• Kamili Samms and the California MVRG partnered with Los Angeles Family Housing to provide blessing bags with blankets for veterans transitioning out of homelessness.

Decorate Your Space Winners
Special thanks to everyone who participated in the Show Your Patriotic Spirit decorating contest. Here are the prize winners and photos:

Dallas Military Veterans Resource Group

California Military Veterans Resource Group

New England Military Veterans Resource Group