Dingell Hosts 'Valentines For Veterans' In Metro Detroit

DEABRORN, MI — Local students are invited to make Valentine's Day a special occasions for veterans. U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) is inviting students to participate in the “Valentines for Veterans” project by making handmade valentine cards for local veterans in the area.

Since 2015, students across the region created hundreds of cards to show veterans how much they are loved and appreciated. This is the sixth year in a row that Dingell has organized the “Valentines for Veterans” project.

“A gesture as small as a handmade card can mean so much to the men and women who served our country,” said Dingell. “For Valentine’s Day, I invite all students to join us in showing our veterans how much we appreciate their service and sacrifices. Our Veterans have done so much to protect our country and the freedoms we enjoy every day.”

The cards will be delivered on Valentine’s Day by Dingell to both the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center and the Ann Arbor VA.

Those who wish to participate may drop off artwork at Dingell’s Michigan offices anytime between now and Wednesday, Feb. 12, or call the Dearborn office at 313-278-2936 to arrange for pickup.

Here's where they can be sent to"

Dearborn Office

• 19855 West Outer Drive
• Suite 103-E
• Dearborn, MI 48124

Ypsilanti Office

• 301 West Michigan Avenue
• Suite 400
• Ypsilanti, MI 48197

After “Valentines for Veterans” received such an overwhelming response from veterans, schools and the community, in 2015 Dingell launched the year-round “Sending Smiles to Vets” program, which engages young people on an ongoing basis to create cards and artwork for veterans. The program celebrates various seasons and holidays, including Independence Day, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.