The holiday season is a time of connection, comfort, and gratitude. At Soldiers’ Angels, it is also a powerful reminder that when communities and corporate partners come together, extraordinary things happen for our Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families.

Across the country, our corporate partners are stepping up in meaningful ways to spread joy, provide comfort, and remind those who serve that they are never forgotten. From holiday stockings and care packages to handmade blankets and heartfelt cards, these efforts are helping us deliver holiday magic where it matters most.

USAA Delivers Holiday Cheer Across the Nation

What weighs more than 25,000 pounds, fills over 45 pallets, and travels farther than Santa’s sleigh? USAA’s annual Season of Sharing contribution for deployed Service Members and Veterans in VA hospitals.

This incredible effort reflects the scale and heart behind USAA’s long-standing commitment to the Military community. Across seven USAA campuses this holiday season, teams came together to pack nearly 15,000 holiday stockings and care packages filled with care, gratitude, and encouragement.

Through USAA’s nationwide support, Soldiers’ Angels distributed:

• Tampa: 1,000 holiday stockings across two locations
• Phoenix: 2,000 holiday stockings
• Dallas: 1,500 holiday stockings
• Colorado Springs: 1,000 holiday stockings
• Charlotte: 1,000 holiday stockings boxed individually for deployed Service Members using our new stocking boxes
• Chesapeake: 500 holiday stockings
• San Antonio Bank Headquarters: 2,500 holiday stockings
• San Antonio Headquarters: 5,000 holiday care packages

None of this would be possible without the dedication of USAA’s volunteers and logistics teams, who made the heavy lift look effortless. From packing and palletizing to transporting thousands of pounds of holiday cheer, their behind-the-scenes work ensures these gifts reach Service Members and Veterans who need them most.

Navy Federal Credit Union Wraps Veterans in Warmth

In Pensacola, Florida, Navy Federal Credit Union employees came together to create something deeply personal and comforting for Veterans in need. During this special event, 450 employees volunteered their time to create 800 no-sew blankets to be distributed to VA hospitals and Veterans experiencing homelessness.

“Hundreds of our local team members rallied together to make no-sew blankets to support Veterans. Alongside Soldiers’ Angels, we are providing comfort, gratitude, and service to our nation’s heroes this Veterans and Military Families Month. We hope these soft, cozy blankets will remind our Veterans each day that they are valued in our community and in our hearts.” – Jennifer McFarren, AVP of Strategic Partnerships and Community Impact at Navy Federal Credit Union

These blankets provide more than warmth. They provide dignity, care, and reassurance during a season when that matters most.

Wells Fargo Helps Shoppers Share Gratitude Through Words

At Hudson Yards in New York City, Wells Fargo hosted a powerful card-writing event that invited shoppers to pause, reflect, and give back. Over the course of three days, shoppers wrote heartfelt cards for Active Duty Service Members and Veterans. Participants selected messages of thanks, holiday cheer, and well wishes for recovery, filling each card with kindness and appreciation.

Because of this support, these handwritten notes will soon be sent by Soldiers’ Angels to Service Members and Veterans across the country. Simple words, written with care, can have a lasting impact and remind recipients that their service is seen and appreciated.

PenFed Volunteers Help Pack Holiday Stockings With Care

Soldiers’ Angels was proud to join forces with PenFed for a heartwarming Holiday Stocking volunteering event that brought the spirit of the season to life. During this special event, volunteers worked together to pack holiday stockings and candy bags for Service Members and Veterans. Each item was filled with care and intention, helping spread holiday cheer and reminding our heroes that they are appreciated.

We are deeply grateful for PenFed’s generous donation and the volunteers who gave their time, energy, and kindness to make this season brighter for those who serve.

Thank You for Making the Holidays Brighter

None of this holiday magic would be possible without the generosity, time, and compassion of our corporate partners and their employees. Their commitment helps Soldiers’ Angels reach more Service Members and Veterans with meaningful support during the holiday season and beyond.

These stories represent just a few examples of the many corporate partners who step up each year to make the holidays brighter for our Military heroes. From care packages and stockings to blankets and handwritten notes, their collective impact is felt by Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families across the nation.

From all of us at Soldiers’ Angels, thank you to USAA, Navy Federal Credit Union, Wells Fargo, PenFed, and every corporate partner who stands with those who serve. Your partnership helps turn gratitude into action and ensures no Service Member or Veteran feels alone this holiday season.

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About the Author

Ashley Ray has been a member of the Soldiers’ Angels communications team since 2013. She supports blog writing and social media and loves telling stories of Angel volunteers, Service Members, and Veterans.

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