“Valentines for Veterans program helps local students thank veterans and first responders”
- From Congressman Denny Heck:
“In the eighth annual Valentines for Veterans Drive, Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) is encouraging local students to design and decorate valentines to thank veterans and first responders in the South Sound community. Congressman Heck and his office will deliver the cards to veterans’ organizations and first responders on Valentine’s Day.
“Over the previous seven Valentines for Veterans drives, Congressman Heck’s office has collected more than 40,000 valentines to distribute to local heroes.
“Students of all grade levels and ages are welcome to participate. Participants can drop off Valentine’s Day cards at Congressman Heck’s district offices between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, from now through February 12, 2020. Teachers and school districts can contact the Pierce County office at (253) 533-8332 or the Thurston/Mason County office at (360) 459-8514 to arrange an appointment for large pickups.”
The Pierce County office is located in the Lakewood City Hall:
6000 Main Street SW, Suite 3B
Lakewood, WA 98499
The Thurston/Mason County office is located on the third floor of Lacey City Hall:
420 College Street SE, 3rd Floor
Lacey, WA 98503
UPDATE: February 17, 2020
11,542 Valentines delivered in 2020! Read more
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