Our annual WAA event is right around the corner. Unfortunately, we are way below our last year's total of 1300 wreaths. While this is a wonderful achievement, it represents only a small portion of the wreaths needed to honor almost 5,000 veterans resting at Evergreen and Fairview Cemeteries.
We are already working toward a major goal: by 2026, when Colorado celebrates 150 years of statehood and our nation marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, we want to ensure that every veteran at Evergreen Cemetery is recognized with a wreath.
Researching Every Veteran
This effort would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers, who have spent over a year carefully walking every block of the cemetery. Their work ensures that each veteran is identified, even when graves are not marked with traditional military headstones. This painstaking research and physical confirmation requires hundreds of hours, but it is essential to making sure no veteran is forgotten.
How Wreath Purchases Help Beyond the Wreaths
When you purchase wreaths through our official link, Evergreen Heritage benefits financially. The purchase page may still list our original name, Evergreen Cemetery Benevolent Society, but rest assured—funds go directly to Evergreen Heritage.
Proceeds from Wreaths Across America are directed toward the restoration of the historic Evergreen Chapel, built in 1910. The chapel faces urgent needs, including preservation of its stained-glass windows, repair of its stonework, and protection against water damage.
Introducing Wreath-A-Thon in 2025
Beginning in 2025, we are launching Wreath-A-Thon—a new way for businesses, schools, organizations, and community groups to partner with Evergreen Heritage. Wreath-A-Thon participants will not only help ensure every veteran receives a wreath, but also raise the funds necessary to save the historic Evergreen Chapel.
A Call to Our Community
Our cemetery, our chapel, and—most importantly—our veterans deserve the support of the Colorado Springs community. With your help, we can reach our goal by 2026: to see every veteran honored, every wreath placed, and our historic chapel restored for future generations.
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