Sponsor Wreaths
Stats Gauge

Results

2024 So Far
824 Wreaths Sponsored
82.4% to Goal
176 To Go!

The VFW Post 7012 is proud to organize Wreaths Across America (WAA) in our community to honor and remember our veterans. Maximize your donation by sponsoring thru the VFW, because WAA gives us 1 free wreath for every 2 that are sponsored on this Group (PA0484) page. Click "Sponsor Wreaths” and then choose a cemetery from the drop-down menu. Sign up to volunteer by clicking the "Volunteer" button and you'll receive updates as the event draws closer. If any questions, call 717-968-8505.

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

Sponsor Wreaths

Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

Invite

Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

The Mobile Education Exhibit's Schedule

Visit the Mobile Education Exhibit in your community!

Wreaths Across America Seeking Carriers to Help Move the Mission This December

Honor Fleet drivers find pride and purpose in honoring our nation's heroes.

410 recent news items exist. Click "View All News" to see them all.

 

account_balance
In Memoriam for Robert Elwood Black, Honored by St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

My husband served bravely in World War II. I honor and remember his service to his country. His loving wife, Theresa D. Black

account_balance
In Memoriam for William J. Mundy, Jr., Army, Honored by St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

He proudly served his country! Friends of the family, Janet & Jeff Locher

Check out 232 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

PANFDC - New Freedom Cemetery
Requesting Volunteers to attend the 10am VFW Ceremony over at the New Freedom Veterans Park (see address below) -After ceremony, go to cemetery
16700 Veterans Drive (Off Campbell Road)
17349
Click here for the New Freedom Cemetery Page

432
1,500
824

December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Janet Locher

Directions to Cemetery

Before going to the cemeteries to lay wreaths, we encourage volunteers to attend the brief but meaningful VFW Wreath Ceremony, starting promptly at 10:30a.m. at the “New Freedom Veterans Park” @ 16700 Veterans Drive, New Freedom, PA (just off Campbell Road). There is plenty of parking at the Veterans Park, but parking may be limited at New Freedom Ceremony if that is your destination. However, it is just a short walking distance to the New Freedom Cemetery from the Veterans Park.
After the ceremony, volunteers will disperse to go to 3 of our cemeteries:
• New Freedom Cemetery (Off Campbell Road & George Street) - There is limited parking inside that cemetery. We suggest parking on George St. if you choose to drive over to the cemetery instead of parking at the Veterans Park)
• St. John the Baptist Cemetery (315 N. Constitution Ave., New Freedom, PA) - We will be placing wreaths in the older cemeteries down by the old historic church. Note: The children of St. Johns the Baptist Catholic School will place wreaths in their new cemetery (up behind the new church) at a “private” ceremony held during their school hours.
• Bethlehem Steltz Reformed Church (5890 Steltz Road, Glen Rock, PA – going out of New Freedom west on Rt. 851)

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking at the New Freedom Veterans Park but limited parking at the New Freedom Cemetery. For able bodied persons, it is a short walking distance from the Veterans Park to the cemetery. There is plenty of parking at Bethlehem Steltz Church and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.  

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with Wreaths Across America at New Freedom Cemetery.  Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself. 

Here are some things to remember about the event:

 • Please plan to attend the brief but meaningful VFW Ceremony which starts promptly at 10:30a.m. at the “New Freedom Veterans Park” at 16700 Veterans Drive, New Freedom, PA (just off Campbell Road). After the ceremony, the volunteers and ceremony coordinators will proceed to the cemeteries to lay wreaths. If you don’t attend the ceremony and are waiting at the cemetery, please do NOT start laying wreaths. The Location Coordinator will arrive right after the ceremony ends at the Veterans’ Park.

 • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.

 • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.

 • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.

 • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Our Locations

PANFDC - New Freedom Cemetery

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT SPONSORS USE THE VFW GROUP ID (PA0484) PAGE: https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/PA0484 because the Wreaths Across America” gives us 1 free wreath for every 2 that are sponsored through the VFW. Please follow the directions on that page to sponsor wreaths and volunteer. Please note that this fundraiser does NOT benefit the VFW financially, as all funds are used to sponsor wreaths for veterans’ graves.

PASJBC - St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT SPONSORS USE THE VFW GROUP ID (PA0484) PAGE: https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/PA0484 because the Wreaths Across America” gives us 1 free wreath for every 2 that are sponsored through the VFW. Please follow the directions on that page to sponsor wreaths and volunteer. Please note that this fundraiser does NOT benefit the VFW financially, as all funds are used to sponsor wreaths for veterans’ graves.

We support 6 locations around the world. Click "View Our Locations" to see them all.