In August of 2023, Lahaina, Hawaii, faced devastating wildfires. This left many Veterans living on the island facing the challenges of rebuilding their lives.

Thanks to our supporters, we were able to provide 7,032 in-kind items valued at $11,446 for VA Pacific Islands and raised $30,333 cash that was used for gift cards issued to families to help them rebuild their homes and restock
their shelves. After collecting the items, we palletized them and shipped them directly to the Hawaii VA.

As our organization grew, a deployed Chaplain contacted the Soldiers’ Angels Chaplain Support Team with a special request for ugly Christmas sweaters to use at a holiday party for Service Members. The team quickly gathered and shipped boxes of sweaters to lift spirits during a difficult season for deployed. When the sweaters arrived, the Chaplain shared how excited the Soldiers were, saying the joy on their faces was priceless. This resulted in the first-ever Ugly Sweater contest of Stateside Vs. Deployed, which is something we do every year now!

In the summer of 2021, Alfred Guerra, a 96-year-old WWII Veteran, was forced to leave his deteriorating San Antonio home after his son—who had begun renovating it—tragically passed away from cancer. The family sought help through Facebook to restore the home. Especially his cherished rose garden, named after his late wife, Emma. Although volunteers and local organizations stepped in, progress was delayed by challenges, including severe winter weather, until Soldiers’ Angels committed to completing the project. Through generous donations, donated services, and the work of dedicated volunteers, the home was fully renovated and revealed to Alfred on July 7, 2021, restoring him to the place he loved. Watch the full story here.

Hot Meals to Frontline Workers
As the pandemic spread nationwide, VA Hospitals closed to volunteers and visitors while also expanding services to support overflowing public health systems. Soldiers’ Angels volunteers remained determined to serve. Across the country, they organized and delivered meals to VA frontline workers as a gesture of gratitude for their tireless efforts. In total, 5,979 hot meals were provided to VA Hospital staff supporting the fight against COVID-19.

Recognizing that deployed troops represent America’s values abroad, we were honored to support a Service Member who requested help gathering school supplies for children in Afghanistan. With many Afghan children—especially girls—lacking access to education and required to provide their own materials, the need was urgent. Volunteers collected backpacks filled with essential supplies to ensure children could attend school. In total, hundreds of boxes were donated. Giving countless children a chance at an education while demonstrating the positive impact of our military abroad.