WELLINGTON, Fla. — This year’s goal is 30,000 wreaths. As of late September, only about 2,355 wreaths have been sponsored, meaning organizers are thousands short of their target for the Dec. 13 ceremony.
Volunteers will place wreaths on most graves and pebbles on Jewish headstones — a long‑standing tradition of remembrance in Judaic culture — with more than 8,000 pebbles already secured for this year’s observance.
Funding challenges remain: many think the VA or federal government pays for the wreaths, but the program is entirely driven by donations from individuals, businesses, and corporations. Corporate giving will pick up in October when budgets reset, but early individual sponsors are vital to ensure wreaths arrive on time for the holiday ceremony.
The Wreaths Across America “Grave Specific” program also allows families to ensure a wreath is placed at a specific veteran’s grave.
How to help
Sponsor a wreath at wreathsacrossamerica.org — select South Florida National Cemetery (FL0017).
Join and share updates from the Facebook group: Wreaths Across America at South Florida National Cemetery (WAA SFNC).
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