Jersey Mike's challenges the nation to honor veterans this Giving Tuesday

In a recent announcement from Columbia Falls, Maine, and Manasquan, New Jersey on November 26, 2024, the national nonprofit organization Wreaths Across America (WAA) revealed that Jersey Mike's Subs is spearheading a #GivingTuesday initiative aimed at raising funds to sponsor veterans' wreaths. This significant fundraising effort is aligned with the upcoming National Wreaths Across America Day, scheduled for December 14, 2024. For every $17 wreath sponsorship made through the specified website during the #GivingTuesday on December 3, Jersey Mike's will match funds up to a total of $500,000, allocating these contributions where they are most needed to ensure the continued remembrance of fallen heroes, particularly at Arlington National Cemetery and countless veterans’ cemeteries across the nation. Jersey Mike's Subs, known for its fresh-sliced and fresh-grilled offerings, has a long-standing tradition of supporting charitable causes, having contributed over $4 million to WAA since 2010. This year, more than three million sponsored veterans' wreaths were placed across the United States, reflecting a profound commitment to honoring those who served and remembering the fallen. Peter Cancro, the founder and CEO of Jersey Mike's, reaffirmed the company's commitment to supporting the communities in which they operate, emphasizing the importance of giving back during this time of year. Karen Worcester, the executive director of Wreaths Across America, expressed her gratitude for the support from Jersey Mike's, highlighting the importance of their contributions and the difference they make in facilitating acts of remembrance for veterans across the nation. The initiative not only provides financial support but also serves to teach the next generation about the value of freedom through remembrance. With the approaching National Wreaths Across America Day, this challenge aims to engage local communities, encouraging them to honor the sacrifices of servicemembers by sponsoring wreaths that will adorn their graves this December. The ongoing partnership between Jersey Mike's Subs and WAA exemplifies an admirable corporate responsibility model, showing how businesses can effectively contribute to meaningful social causes. The enhanced visibility and urgency surrounding the #GivingTuesday challenge is expected to galvanize participation and donations, enabling the sponsorship of even more wreaths in remembrance of fallen servicemembers.