Westchester DAR's "Project Patriot Party" Supports U.S. Service Women

The Polly Cooper Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) gathered on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Bedford New York, to put together care packages for women serving in the armed forces. These Valentine’s Day-themed boxes are filled with books, candy, coffee and tea, drink mixes, protein bars, snacks, stationery products, and personal care items. Each package also includes cards and notes of gratitude and encouragement. Participants purchased goods based on recommendations for deployed personnel and donated funds to cover the shipping costs. Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson provided boxes of Girl Scout Cookies and other treats from their Operation Cookie Drop program. The care packages are sent to arrive by Valentine’s Day as a sweet reminder that the recipients are being thought about from afar.

The chapter holds a “Project Patriot Party” each year, named after the DAR Project Patriot Committee, which is the official committee of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) that supports the active duty military and their families. “It is important to our chapter members to be able to support courageous women like these,” stated Polly Cooper Chapter Regent Rosemarie Schmidt. “We believe the care packages help convey our heartfelt appreciation and in a small way recognize the sacrifices required by those serving and protecting our nation.”

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (dar.org) is a non-profit, non-political women’s service organization founded in 1890 to promote Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism across the United States. Since its founding, more than one million women have pursued service to their communities and lasting friendships through their DAR membership.

Polly Cooper is a local NSDAR Chapter and our service projects support education and literacy, historic preservation, conservation, veterans and active-duty service members, genealogy research, naturalization ceremonies for new citizens, and more. Now is the time to discover if you have an American Revolutionary ancestor as our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. For more information about Polly Cooper Chapter's activities and membership, please email the chapter at info@pollycooperdar.org or call (914)-458-1692.