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Ongoing

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (‘TAPS’)

Volunteer: TAPS is the national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources for all those grieving the death of a military or veteran loved one. If you are here because our mission to care for the families of America’s fallen heroes speaks to you as well, we welcome you to connect with us about giving,  volunteering,  professional engagement  or careers. Volunteerism is at the very foundation of TAPS. In 2023, nearly 5,000 volunteers donated their time and talent to support the TAPS mission, providing more than 71,000 hours of support. In addition to their generosity, more than 1,100 Military Mentors volunteered 60,000 hours supporting survivors.

Year round

Nationwide

Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike

Participate: Irreverent Warriors knows that the best support network for veterans, is other veterans. We bring a community of warriors together through therapeutic events across the country. We also work with other veteran organizations who provide services such as job placement, training, housing, service dogs and more.

Year round

Nationwide

Hire Our Heroes USA

Volunteer: Hire Heroes USA is a veteran employment nonprofit charity. Volunteer opportunities through mentoring, LinkedIn reviews, fundraising, sharing industry knowledge with job seekers on webinars, and mentoring in the Federal Sector. Volunteer coordinators will reach out to you with candidate availability and try to match candidates with volunteers at mutually beneficial times. LinkedIn reviews are on your own time. Pay it forward- share your employment success strategies with transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. Learn more and register here. For questions, you can reach out to Sarah Nightengale.

Year round

Nationwide

Honor Flight Network

Volunteer: Honor Flight Network is a national nonprofit organization comprised of independent hubs working together to achieve the Honor Flight mission. Participation in an Honor Flight trip gives veterans the opportunity to share this momentous occasion with other comrades, remember the fallen, and share their stories and experiences with other veterans. Honored veterans always travel free of charge, thanks to generous donations to our organization. Veterans can sign up for an Honor Flight trip. Anyone can get involved as a volunteer by searching here for an Honor Flight Hub near you. 

Year round

Nationwide

January

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Observe: Each January across the nation, we pause to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a great humanitarian and visionary leader whose courage was instrumental in bringing freedom and liberty to all Americans. Dr. King understood, as every Veteran understands, that freedom is never free. Generations of Service members have stood against injustice, tyranny and oppression and have broken the bonds of slavery around the world. Even though Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., never served in the American armed forces, the Department of Defense joins the nation in honoring the life and legacy of King by making the holiday a day of community service – “A Day On, Not A Day Off.”

Jan 20, 2025

Nationwide

February

PROJECT HERO- 2025 Florida Honor Ride

Ride/ Donate/ Volunteer: The Honor Ride is a non-competitive cycling event where active service members, injured veterans, first responders and the general public all get to ride together. From building and donating adaptive bikes and producing cycling events throughout the nation to supporting community-based rehabilitation and recovery programs and important medical and clinical research, Project Hero is raising awareness of the national PTS mental health crisis and making a difference in the lives of thousands of Veterans and First Responders, as well as their families and communities. Join our Raymond James riding team by registering here | Volunteer by clicking here | Make a general donation here.

Feb 2, 2025

Tropican Field (St Pete, FL)

Forever Young Vets: Dancing for the Stars & Stripes

Attend/ Donate: This fundraiser is a Valentine’s Day dance with heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, dancing, and silent auction. The funds raised from this event will help send WWII veterans who fought in Normandy and Belgium back to Europe on a Trip of Honor in June 2025.

Feb 14, 2025

The Quonset (Collierville, TN)

president's day

Observe: Presidents’ Day, officially Washington’s Birthday at the federal governmental level, is a holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February. It is often celebrated to honor all those who served as presidents of the United States .

Feb 17, 2025

Nationwide

Coast Guard Reserve's Birthday

Observe: The Coast Guard Reserve was established by the passage of the Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary Act of February 19, 1941. That act also established the Coast Guard Auxiliary under its present name.

Feb 9, 2025

Nationwide

Action Zone Marketplace

Attend: Action Zone Marketplace is an opportunity for Veteran and Military Spouses to showcase their business, make sales and connect with their customers in hopes to gain repeat customers.

Feb 22, 2025

1920 in Ybor City (Tampa, FL)

2025 Gasparilla Distance Classic- ABC Action News Military Challenge

Participate/Volunteers: The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association is thrilled to welcome ABC Action News as the official and exclusive television partner of 2025 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend Events. ABC is also the title sponsor of the ABC Action News Military Challenge, a challenge explicitly created for active, retired, and former members of the United States Military. Raymond James Employees can get a registration discount by emailing Emily Vogel for more information. All are welcome to sign up!!

Feb 22, 2025

Tampa, FL

March

Alpha Omega Masquerade Ball

Attend/ Donate/ Play: This Mardi Gras themed evening will be filled with New Orleans cuisine provided by Chef Kelly English, complimentary cocktails, live music provided by Jeremy Schrader Music, dancing, and live & silent auctions. In true New Orleans style, there will even be a Second Line! This event provides funding that allows us to serve military veterans who have fought for our precious freedoms, defended our Constitution and who now so desperately need our assistance.

Mar 1, 2025

Orion Hill 12055 W. Donelson Road, (Arlington, TN)

Respect and Remember Foundation- 1st annual Gala

Attend/ Donate/ Sponsor: The Respect and Remember Foundation needs support in raising funds for 2025 upcoming events through a gala fundraiser in Tampa Bay. Help us raise money for the many events held throughout the year to benefit enlisting military with gratitude scholarships, active military families with free vacations and Careboxes to the actively deployed, and fishing charters for veterans with 1/2 day of professional benefit discussions with lunch.

Mar 1, 2025

Tampa, FL

Navy Reserve's Birthday

Observe: The U.S. Navy Reserve Birthday is celebrated annually on March 3 to commemorate the establishment of the United States Navy Reserve. Did you know the Navy Reserve was established in 1915, making it more than a century younger than the U.S. Navy.

Mar 3, 2025

Nationwide

Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay- Sporting Clays for Kids

Sponsor/ Donate/ Play: Join us for our annual Sporting Clays for Kids at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays. A day full of clays, prizes, and fun! Activities include both a silent and live auction as well as lunch. Each participant will receive a continental breakfast courtesy of McDonald’s and a fun-filled day of clay shooting- all for the kids and families staying at RMH! The funds raised from the event will support Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay which is a home away from home that provides comfort, support, and resources to families who are receiving life saving medical treatment.

Mar 7, 2025

Tampa Bay Sporting Clays (Tampa, FL)

Next18 2025 Golf Wellness Camps

Sponsor/ Donate/ Play: Next 18 utilizes four-day wellness camps through the game of golf to provide immersive and educational clinical faciliation alongside yoga, breathwork, journaling, and meditation – coupled with a traditional golf camp model, to educate veterans and first responders on developmental trauma, moral injury, CPTS and more. The focus of the program is to address ROOT CAUSES of trauma that are exacerbated by service and as first responders in a conducive, safe, non-judgemental environment, meeting every individual where they are and providing the space to dump their collective traumas. The program will run 12 camps next year (2025) in 9 states, moving further into national presence.

Mar 12, 2025

FL, GA, MA, CA, HI, WI, MN, IL, CT

Operation Healing Forces: A conversation on U.S. military strikes and strategies

Sponsor/ Donate/ Play: Operation Healing Forces hosts an annual event with a national security forum and benefit dinner. The evening is spent with two esteemed military leaders contributing their insights on America’s strikes and strategies; the conversation was both enlightening and thought-provoking. In previous years, General (Ret.) Joseph Votel, former Commanding General of U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) and United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), and General (Ret.) Tony Thomas, former Commanding General of U.S. Special Operations Command, provided enriched discussions and deepened our understanding of the challenges our nation’s Special Operations Forces heroes face. This event allows OHF to provide support for other SOF warriors & their families the support they have been searching for.

Mar 20, 2025

The Ritz Carlton (Naples, FL)

Tunnel to Towers: 5th annual Golf-Tennis-Pickleball Tampa Bay

Sponsor/ Donate/ Play: Golf Scramble playing on both Ardea north & south courses followed by dinner with silent and live auctions, 50/50, golf awards; Tennis and Pickleball Tournaments including silent auction, raffle, wine pull and 50/50; Golf Tournament shotgun start 11 am; Tennis & Pickleball start 8 am and run all day. All proceeds to benefit Tunnel to Towers Foundation. On Sept. 11, 2001, FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller strapped his gear to his back and raced on foot through the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel to the World Trade Center Site after he received word of an attack. There, he gave up his life while saving others. For questions, sponsorship opportunities, etc., email JudyTampaBayTennis@T2T.org.

Mar 28-30, 2025

Ardea Country Club “formerly East Lake Woodlands Club” (Oldsmar, FL)

National MS Society: Bike MS- Suncoast Challenge 2025

Ride/ Donate/ Volunteer: One day non-competitive cycling event designed to raise awareness and funds for the fight again multiple sclerosis.

Mar 29, 2025

Main Street (Lakewood Ranch, FL)

National Vietnam Veterans day

Observe: The day was chosen because the last U.S. combat troops left the Republic of Vietnam on March 29, 1973. The last prisoners of war held in North Vietnam also arrived on American soil on that day. The day honors the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and their families, and recognizes those who were not properly welcomed home.

Mar 29, 2025

Nationwide

April

Military Child Appreciation Month

Observe: April is the Month of the Military Child (MOMC). The life of a military kid is a blend of unique adventures and challenges. It’s important to keep in mind that they serve our country too, as part of a military family… not just in April, but all year long. Celebrate the challenges and triumphs of our military-connected children. These amazing kids selflessly sacrifice for our country and are brave, proud, and strong.

Month of April

Nationwide

The Respect and Remember Foundation: House Mountain 4th Annual Memorial Hike

Attend/ Participate: Fallen Heroes Memorial Hike in Corryton, Tennessee to honor Tennessee Fallen Heroes and their families

Apr 5, 2025

House Mountain (Corryton, TN)

Gold Star Spouses Day

Observe: Gold Star Spouses Day is a solemn but important day of remembrance and recognition observed on April 5 each year. It is a day dedicated to honoring the spouses of military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

Apr 5, 2025

Nationwide

Air Force Reserve Birthday

Observe: The Air Force Reserve was officially established on April 14, 1948, by President Harry S. Truman, seven months after the Air Force was established as a separate service. The Reserve’s lineage, however, dates back more than 100 years to when Reserve air power was established in the National Defense Act of 1916.

Apr 14, 2025

Nationwide

Army Reserve Birthday

Observe: Formed April 23, 1908 as the Medical Reserve Corps, today’s U.S. Army Reserve has evolved into a global operational reserve force, engaged to support America’s active duty forces.

Apr 23, 2025

Nationwide

May

National Military Appreciation Month

Observe: National Military Appreciation Month is a month-long observance in the United States that takes place in May to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military, both past and present.

Month of May

Nationwide

WWAR- 2025 U.S. Wheelchair Rugby National Championship

Volunteer/ Sponsor/ Attend: WWAR is hosting the 2025 United States Wheelchair Rugby Association (USWRA) Championship.  The USWRA championship provides competitive athletic opportunities to people with disabilities featuring over 40 teams with more than 500 adaptive athletes across the country. The Nationals will be 18 – 20 Teams fighting to be National Champions with over 70% Veterans.

May 1-5, 2025

Wiregrass Arena (Wesley Chapel, FL)

Special Operations Warrior Foundation: Honoring America's Finest

Attend/ Sponsor: Annual SOWF Fundraising Dinner honoring Special Operations Personnel and their families around the anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw.

May 1, 2025

Armature Works (Tampa, FL)

Camaraderie Foundation: Ruck Sack Race Tampa

Sponsor/ Participate/ Donate: We challenge you to “Walk, Run or RUCK a Mile in Their Boots.” Participants can walk, run or compete as a Ruck Sack Warrior in our 5K race. Participation as a Warrior includes carrying a 35 pound ruck sack.

May 3, 2025

St. James, PA

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Observe: Military Spouse Day or Military Spouse Appreciation Day is celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day in the United States. Take this day to acknowledge the significant contributions, support, and sacrifices of spouses of their Armed Forces.

May 9, 2025

Nationwide

Respect and Remember Foundation: Run, Bike, Walk JROTC & ROTC Scholarship Fundraiser

Sponsor/ Donate: JROTC and ROTC Annual Fundraiser to encourage graduating cadets going directly into the military with $1,000 appreciation gifts at Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg, Florida, Gibbs High School in Corryton, Tennessee, and state-level scholarships throughout the country.

May 9, 2025

St. Petersburg, FL

Children of Fallen Patriots Day

Observe: May 13th is Children of Fallen Patriots Day. In the past 25 years, more than 15,000 children have lost parents in military conflict. Children of Fallen Patriots Day was created in order to both honor these children and raise awareness of the sacrifices and struggles they must endure in the wake of their parents death

May 13, 2025

Nationwide

Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay: Storybook Ball

Attend/ Sponsor/ Donate: The Storybook Ball on Saturday, May 17th will have the theme of “Moana” and will take place at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel. The event promises to be a magical evening featuring cocktails, interactive stations, a delicious selection of food and live music, as well as live and silent auctions. The funds raised from the event will support Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay which is a home away from home that provides comfort, support, and resources to families who are receiving life saving medical treatment.

May 17, 2025

Renaissance International Plaza (Tampa, FL)

Armed Forces Day

Observe: Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May each year to honor and recognize the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces. This day was established in 1949 to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force Days and to promote unity among the military branches.

May 18, 2025

Nationwide

Memorial Day

Observe: Holiday for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

May 26, 2025

Nationwide

Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch Annual Gala

Sponsor/ Donate/ Attend: Annual fundraising gala. WWAR was built to inspire veterans of all conflicts to get OUT and get ACTIVE by offering activities for all Military Veterans in need of a supportive and healing environment. WWAR offers a huge range of activities, workshops, clinics and events for all veterans and the adaptive sports community in the Tampa Bay Area.

May 31, 2025

Sheraton Sandkey (Clearwater, FL)

June

Post Traumatic Stress Awareness Month

Observe: The goal of PTSD Awareness Month is to: Raise public awareness about PTSD, Reduce the stigma associated with PTSD, Ensure that those suffering from PTSD receive proper treatment, and Highlight information about PTSD symptoms, including available treatments.

Month of June

Nationwide

National MS Society: Ask an MS Expert Veterans Program

Attend: The Ask an MS Expert: Veterans program provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about multiple sclerosis from top MS experts and resources specific to military Veterans. Quarterly programs focus on trending topics related to the Veterans MS community. Experts answer predetermined questions and MS Navigators provide resource support. Program Objectives: Provide evidence-based information on trending topics in MS | Empower and equip Veterans affected by MS to solve challenges and learn about tools to help navigate their journey with MS | Provide an opportunity for the Veterans MS Community to connect with each other and MS experts..

Jun 12, 2025

Nationwide

Women Veterans Day

Observe: Women Veterans Day is observed on June 12 to honor the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman in 1948. This law allowed women to serve in the military as permanent members, not just during wartime, and in a variety of roles beyond nursing and secretarial work.

Jun 12, 2025

Nationwide

Flag Day

Observe: Flag Day is a United States holiday celebrated on June 14th to commemorate the adoption of the American flag on June 14, 1777. The holiday was officially established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916, but it wasn’t until 1949 that Congress approved it and President Harry Truman signed it into law.

Jun 14, 2025

Nationwide

Army Birthday

Observe: On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress established the Continental Army to defend the 13 colonies during the American Revolution. The first men to enlist were from Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Jun 14, 2025

Nationwide

Lightning Warriors Hockey Program:Hockey Heals 22

Sponsor/ Donate/ Attend: A charity hockey game aimed at raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention. This event will see the Lightning Warriors play 22 continuous hours of hockey against several other local teams in the Tampa Bay area and beyond. A portion of the proceeds from this event is always donated to at least two other charities with a similar mission.

Jun 20, 2025

AdventHealth Center Ice (Wesley Chapel, FL)

Robert Irvine Foundation: Military Heroes Golf Event

Sponsor/ Play/ Donate: The event is designed to provide our sponsors, veterans and wounded heroes with a unique experience honoring those who wear the cloth of our nation. Programming includes a foursome scramble golf tournament, on-course activities and stations, a chef-driven barbeque luncheon, and meet & greet with Chef Robert Irvine.

Jun 20, 2025

Hyatt Regency Hill Country (San Antonio, TX)

Anniversary of the start of the Korean War

Observe: On 25th June 1950, after years of clashes along the border, the North Korean People’s Army invaded South Korea, overwhelming the south’s forces.

Jun 25, 2025

Nationwide

National PTSD Awareness Day

Observe: National PTSD Awareness Day is celebrated annually on June 27. It aims to raise awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder, a mental health problem that may develop after a person has been exposed to one or more traumatic events

Jun 27, 2025

Nationwide

BelieveWithMe: Freedom 4 Miler- Tampa

Sponsor/ Play/ Donate: The goal is to host a “Christmas in July” 4 mile run on July 4th to help raise funds to provide for Christmas gifts of children of fallen service members. Each mile in honor of a local fallen hero and their families attend. Bringing Hope and Help to America’s Families of Fallen Soldiers! ALL PROCEEDS benefit surviving family members!

Jun 28, 2025

Tampa, FL

July

Independence Day

Observe: Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.

Jul 4, 2025

Nationwide

BelieveWithMe: Freedom 4 Miler- Jupiter

Sponsor/ Play/ Donate: The goal is to host a “Christmas in July” 4 mile run on July 4th to help raise funds to provide for Christmas gifts of children of fallen service members. Each mile in honor of a local fallen hero and their families attend. Bringing Hope and Help to America’s Families of Fallen Soldiers! ALL PROCEEDS benefit surviving family members!

Jul 04, 2025

Tampa, FL

National Hire a Veteran Day

Observe: Each year, brave men and women from the military service return to civilian life. This day was created to remind job seekers and employers alike that these veterans’ experience and dedication can breathe new life into the workforce. It aims to teach people about the value of hiring a veteran.  If you are interested in volunteering as a mentor, career transition, or learning more, click here for more details. 

Jul 25, 2025

Nationwide

Hire Our Heroes USA- Mentor a veteran/ milspo

Volunteer: Hire Heroes USA is a veteran employment nonprofit charity. Volunteer opportunities through mentoring, LinkedIn reviews, fundraising, sharing industry knowledge with job seekers on webinars, and mentoring in the Federal Sector. Volunteer coordinators will reach out to you with candidate availability and try to match candidates with volunteers at mutually beneficial times. LinkedIn reviews are on your own time. Pay it forward- share your employment success strategies with transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. Learn more and register here. For questions, you can reach out to Sarah Nightengale.

Year round

Nationwide

August

Coast Guard Birthday

Observe: The Coast Guard was established by Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton on August 4, 1790. The Coast Guard’s mission is to ensure the safety, security, and stewardship of the nation’s maritime interests.

Aug 4, 2025

Nationwide

America's Warrior Partnership: 12th Annual Warrior Symposium

Sponsor/ Attend: Since 2014, the Warrior Symposium has been an industry-leading event bringing together hundreds of veteran-serving professionals, community leaders, and corporate advocates to break down barriers and enhance community-based services by fostering collaboration. The 12th Annual Warrior Symposium will highlight best practices, peel back the layers on pressing issues, and explore strategic opportunities to maximize government and nongovernment programs while building thriving, sustainable veteran communities across the country. We invite you to be a part of this important conversation!

Aug 6, 2025

Washington DC

PURPLE HEART DAY

Observe: Purple Heart Day is celebrated on August 7th each year to honor the service members who were wounded or killed in action while serving in the United States military. The day also recognizes the bravery of those who fought for the country and ensures that their courage is not forgotten.

Aug 7, 2025

Nationwide

Forever Young Veterans Gala

Sponsor/ Donate/ Attend: This is our biggest fundraiser of the year with more than 475 people attendance. The funds raised from this event will send senior veterans on a Trip of Honor to places like Washington D.C.  We can’t forget what our senior veterans did for our country 50, 60, even 75 years ago. These brave men and women served our country faithfully and many still carry the weight of war. Many of these heroes are struggling more than ever. Together, we can free them from the stress of combat and bring them the honor, healing, and hope.

Aug 23, 2025

Hilton Memphis (Memphis, TN)

Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday

Observe: The birthday of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGAUX) is June 23, 1939. Congress established the USCGAUX as the Coast Guard Reserve, a non-military service of unpaid volunteers

Aug 23, 2025

Nationwide

America's VetDogs: 5k Run and Dog Walk

Sponsor/ Donate/ Attend: Help America’s VetDogs make a difference in the lives of veterans and first responders by participating in our America’s VetDogs 5K Run & Dog Walk, now part of the Suffolk County Veteran Run Series! Dogs are welcome to join you on your run/walk too! America’s VetDogs is also hosting a virtual run/walk for those that live far away and cannot attend.

Aug 23, 2025

Huntington Country Club (Huntington, NY)

Marine Forces Reserve Birthday

Observe: The birthday of the United States Marine Corps Reserve is August 29. President Woodrow Wilson signed the Naval Appropriations Act of 1916 on August 29, 1916, establishing the Marine Corps Reserve.

Aug 29, 2025

Nationwide

September

Patriot Day

Observe: The United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of the victims killed in the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001

Sep 11, 2025

Nationwide

Camaraderie Foundation: American Patriot gala

Attend/Sponsor/ Participate: Camaraderie Foundation’s black-tie event. This one-of-a-kind evening features a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, and entertainment.

Sep 13, 2025

TBA

Stay In Step, Spinal Cord Injury Annual Gala

Sponsor/ Donate/ Attend: We are a veteran-founded and operated organization that provides long-term rehabilitation to veterans and civilians suffering from a spinal cord and/or traumatic brain injury, stroke, or any other neurological disorder resulting in paralysis in the Greater Tampa Bay and surrounding areas. The annual gala is our opportunity to raise awareness and the yearly funds that sustain our program. Held every September, the night is meant to highlight the achievements of our amazing clients, acknowledge the tireless efforts of our staff and recognize the contributions that others have made to support our program. The Annual Gala is a black-tie & gown event, that features a new “theme” every year, ensuring that no two events are ever the same.

Sep 13, 2025

Hilton Tampa Downtown (Tampa, FL)

Air Force Birthday

Observe: The United States Air Force (USAF) celebrates its birthday on September 18th. United States Air Force (USAF) birthday. President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act, establishing the USAF as a separate branch of the U.S. military.

Sep 18, 2025

Nationwide

POW/MIA Recognition Day

Observe: In the United States, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on the third Friday in September. It honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. It is most associated with those who were POWs during the Vietnam War.

Sep 20, 2025

Nationwide

America's VetDogs: 5k Run and Dog Walk

Sponsor/ Donate/ Attend: Help America’s VetDogs make a difference in the lives of veterans and first responders by participating in our America’s VetDogs 5K Run & Dog Walk, now part of the Suffolk County Veteran Run Series! Dogs are welcome to join you on your run/walk too! America’s VetDogs is also hosting a virtual run/walk for those that live far away and cannot attend.

Sep 27, 2025

Smithtown Elementary School (Smithtown, NY)

The 9.11 Promise Run and Bike

Sponsor/ Donate/ Participate: The 9.11 Promise is a journey of remembrance and honor while also providing an opportunity to help the children of those who have sacrificed for our communities and country. This year the journey consists of solely virtual events where individual participants and teams commit to raising funds for scholarships by completing 9.11 miles between 9 and 11 September by walking, running, or biking in the location of their choice.

SeP 2025

Shanksville, PA & Ground Zero, NYC

Quantum Leap Farm colors of courage luncheon

Sponsor/ Donate/ Attend: Please join us for a fundraising luncheon with inspiring stories of courage! Your gift provides scholarships to help veterans, pediatric cancer patients, kids and adults with special needs, and their families find the courage to begin or continue their journey to wellness. Quantum Leap Farm is Horsepower for the Soul

Sep 2025

Armature Works (Tampa, FL)

October

Special Operations Warrior Foundation: Join Forces- Texas Style

Sponsor/ Donate/Attend: We cordially invite you to join us for our fourth annual Join Forces: Texas Style major and festive fundraising dinner, to be held on Saturday, October 5th from 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM at the Omni Hotel Dallas. Our special guest speaker that evening will be Lieutenant Commander Jonny Kim – Navy SEAL, NASA astronaut, and Harvard Medical graduate physician. All proceeds will benefit Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) – SOWF provides full educations and additional educational opportunities “cradle to career” (preschool through college), for the surviving children of Special Operations Forces lost in the line of duty as well as children of all Medal of Honor Recipients. Expanded eligibility includes the children of active-duty Special Operations Personnel who have lost a spouse, as well.

Oct 6, 2025

Omni Dallas (Dallas, TX)

Wine Women & Shoes - Wilmington fundraiser for paws4people

Sponsor/ Donate/Attend: Wine Women & Shoes is a fun new event paws4people introduced last fall.  WWS includes a sip, stop and shop marketplace filled with wine tastings from vintners around the country, unique shopping selections, and one-of-a-kind experiences, dinner, a live auction, and a high-end fashion show! This event will raise funds for the paws4people foundation. Paws4people’s mission is to educate and empower people to utilize Assistance Dogs to transform their lives. They place Assistance Dogs, at no cost to our clients, to turn their disability into an ability

Oct 11, 2025

Warwick & Burney Centers at UNCW (Wilmington, NC)

The Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation: Toys Collection

Donate a Toy: Join Valor NY as we collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute them to children during the holidays. The toys collection starts 10/25, but pick up of the toys by the Marines is done a couple weeks before Christmas. Support the year-round work of Marine Toys for Tots and make a lasting impact in the lives of disadvantaged children. With your generous donation, we can continue our mission of providing toys, books, and emotional support to children in need – no matter the time of year. By joining Toys for Tots, you’ll ensure that disadvantaged children experience the joy of play, the power of imagination, and hope for a brighter tomorrow throughout the year.

Oct 25, 2025

RJ NY Office (New York, NY)

National Day of the Deployed

Observe: October 26 is recognized as the National Day of the Deployed, a day dedicated to honoring those deployed in service to the U.S. military. This observance honors all service members who have been deployed in service of our country. The day also acknowledges the sacrifices that military families make during deployment.

Oct 26, 2025

Nationwide

National First Responder Day

Observe: October 28 is a day of honor for the firefighters, police, paramedics and others who take action when danger and disaster strike. While many of these brands offer hero discounts year-round, this time of year provides a special opportunity for brands to show their appreciation with even bigger deals.

Oct 28, 2025

Nationwide

November

7th Annual Raymond James Valor Golf Tourney

Volunteer/ Sponsor/ Donate/ Play: Bringing associates, advisors, and community partners together to support veterans/ first responders and their families who have already given so much. Annually the Raymond James National Veterans Inclusion Network (Valor), hosts a golf fundraiser in support of local veterans and their families. Proceeds of this annual tournament benefits veterans nonprofits focused on mental health, rehabilitation, enhanced mobility, affordable housing and home maintenance, and career transition for veterans and their families.

Nov 1, 2025

Innisbrook Resort- Copperhead

National Veterans and Military Families Month

Observe: National Veterans and Military Families Month (NVMFM) is celebrated every November to honor the sacrifices and contributions of military families and veterans:

Nov 1, 2025

Nationwide

Robert Irvine Foundation: Beats 'n Eats

Attend/ Sponsor: The Beat ‘n Eats Food + Music Event brings together the very best in food and music for a truly one-of-a-kind experience featuring a family style, six-course dinner presented by top celebrity and local chefs accompanied by live music performances from established and emerging artists.

Nov 3, 2025

The Fillmore (Philadelphia, PA)

Paws4People: Veterans Day Honor Walk

Volunteer/Participate: Join us in honoring our country and supporting our heroes through our inaugural Veterans Day Honor Walk . We will begin our 3.3 mile walk at O2 Fitness on Independence Blvd, and end at Anne Bonny’s Bar and Grill in downtown Wilmington with a post-walk celebration to include paws4people dog meet and greets and prizes. Proceeds from the event will support paws4vets, a program of paws4people®, that has been providing some of the world’s most highly trained Service Dogs to our Wounded Veterans since 2008. Along with their Service Dog, they also receive proprietary Intervention Transfer Training®, Peer-to-Peer support and the backing of the entire paws4vets organization for life.

Nov 10, 2025

O2 Fitness (Wilmington, NC)

Marine Corps Birthday

Observe: Marine Corps Day. The United States Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775, to augment naval forces in the Revolutionary War. The Marine Corps Birthday is one of the biggest social events of the year for leathernecks all over the world.

Nov 10, 2025

Nationwide

Veterans Day

Observe: Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

Nov 11, 2025

Nationwide

Annika at Pelican LPGA- Veterans Day Celebration

Attend & Support: Veterans Day celebration at The ANNIKA. Active or retired military personnel (+a guest) will have complimentary access to the Hero Outpost (Hole 12). This LPGA event – The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican – is being hosted at Pelican Golf Club. In short time, the tournament has become one of the most prestigious stops on the LPGA schedule, and this week, the event will reach heights not previously reached. 

Nov 13-15, 2025

Pelican Golf Club (Bellair, FL)

THANKSGIVING

Observe: Thanksgiving is a day of giving thanks and is centered around a Thanksgiving dinner. The menus may look a bit different at each military installation but the Thanksgiving joy is the same, no matter where you go. From New York to Japan, service members dine on traditional Thanksgiving fare and explore local cuisines at home and during deployments.

Nov 27, 2025

December

Girls Inc of Pinellas: Celebrating Women in STEAM Annual Luncheon

Attend/ Donate: Girls Inc. of Pinellas is excited to host our annual luncheon celebrating women in STEAM, during which we recognize local women who are pioneers in their respective fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Join the celebration as we honor these exemplary role models and affirm our dedication to encouraging girls to consider careers in these areas. These amazing women have helped birth ideas, thoughts, and academic endeavors, while being positive influencers, inspiring creativity and academic passion.

Dec 6, 2024

The Collection on the Palmetto (Clearwater, FL)

Quantum Leap Farm: Annual veterans affairs hospital MHICM Holiday Bash

Volunteer/Attend: QLF is hosting a holiday meal service and hygiene kit distribution for homeless veterans to celebrate their veterans’ accomplishments and success in the Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) MHICM program this year! Quantum Leap Farm is hosting an annual “Holiday Bash” for approximately 100 men and women in the James Haley VA Hospital’s MHICM Program. QLF has been hosting this event since 2008 for individuals with severe and persistent mental health conditions resulting from service related trauma. Most of these veterans are Vietnam era, and are experiencing financial hardship. Quantum Leap also serves them a nice (donated) meal too, and they all have such a great time! It’s a lot of fun – the VA staff gives them awards for things like smoking cessation, reduction in calls to the emergency help lines, managing an apartment independently, etc.

Dec 06, 2024

Quantum Leap Farm (Tampa, FL)

Pearl Harbor Day

Observe: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, also referred to as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day or Pearl Harbor Day, is observed annually in the United States on December 7, to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, which led to the United States declaring war on Japan the next day and thus entering World War II.

Dec 7, 2024

Nationwide

Believe With Me - Gold Star Families Gala

Donate/Sponsor a Gold Star Family:  Believe With Me serves families who have lost a loved one that was Killed In Action, Killed In Training, PTSD Suicide, Service Connected Illness and Active Duty Accidents. With the help of grateful Americans like you, Believe With Me provides sacks full of Christmas gifts from a child’s personal wishlist. BelieveWithMe.com’s initiative to provide Christmas gifts to 2,500 children of fallen service members Our annual gala raises funds to make these dreams come true. Believe With Me also focuses on teaching the next generation the cost of their freedoms and opportunities through our robust Student Ambassador program.

Dec 13, 2024

Tampa Museum of Fine Arts (Tampa, FL)

Camaraderie Foundation: Col Lee R Barnes Jr, PARS & Stripes Golf Tournament

Sponsor/ Donate/Play: Camaraderie Foundation presents our first Lee R Barnes Jr PARS & Stripes Golf Tournament in Tampa at Bay Palm Golf Club on MacDill Air Force Base on October 4th. We plan a fun filled day of golf, games, food and drink at Bay Palm Golf Club. There will be awards for top scoring golfers in numerous categories and opportunities to win exciting prizes. This event will benefit the Camaraderie Foundation and our mission to provide healing for the “invisible wounds of war” through counseling, emotional, and spiritual support for all military service members, veterans, and their families. Participants of this event, you will have use of a shared golf cart, breakfast buffet, lunch and awards ceremony. Games, raffles, and access to additional on course beverages will also be available for your enjoyment!

Dec 13, 2024

Bay Palm Golf Club Complex -MacDill Air Force Base (Tampa, FL)

National Guard Birthday

Observe: We recognize December 13th as the birthday of the National Guard. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts.

Dec 13, 2024

Nationwide

National Wreaths Across America Day

Dec 14, 2024

Nationwide

Space Force Birthday

Observe: The United States Space Force (USSF) was established on December 20, 2019, making its birthday December 20th. To protect the nation’s interests in space, and to address the growing threat from near-peer competitors.

Dec 20, 2024

Nationwide