Yellow Ribbon Communities
What is a Yellow Ribbon Community?
A Yellow Ribbon Community unites all areas within a community to create a
comprehensive network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations,
resources and employers for the purpose of proactively supporting Servicemembers and military families.
Since the first community was proclaimed Yellow Ribbon in 2008, several operate as 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Additionally, many others are in the process of becoming 501(c)(3).
Why become a Yellow Ribbon Community?
Since 9/11, thousands of Minnesotans have served our country. By developing a
Yellow Ribbon Network, communities unite to honor and embrace those affected
by military deployments. The outward showing of support enables successful
transition all the way home. The community’s effort transcends the military
to any group in need and builds a stronger, more compassionate community.
How to become a Yellow Ribbon City?
Each community will develop a sustainable action plan demonstrating their
commitment to Servicemembers and military families. The community will
identify and connect leaders in key areas across the community, leverage
existing support activities, build awareness throughout the community and
take action.
Proclaimed Yellow Ribbon Cities:
If your city is not listed below, that doesn't mean work hasn't begun. Find out how you can connect with a Yellow Ribbon Network near you by contacting your local Family Assistance Center.
- Albert Lea
- Apple Valley
- Bayport, Baytown Township, Oak Park Heights, West Lakeland Township
- Burnsville
- Central Minnesota Warrior to Citizen Initiative (Cold Spring, Richmond, Rockville, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, St. Augusta, St. Cloud, St. Joseph, Waite Park)
- Cottage Grove
- Crookston
- Duluth
- Eagan
- Farmington
- Grand Rapids Citizen's Committee
- Hastings
- Hibbing/Chisholm Area Network
- Hugo
- Inver Grove Heights
- Lake Elmo
- Lakeville
- Lower St. Croix Valley (Afton, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach and St. Mary's Point)
- Mahtomedi
- Marshall
- Montevideo
- Oakdale
- Owatonna
- Pine City
- Plymouth
- Red Wing
- Richfield
- Rosemount
- Southeast MN (Rochester and Olmsted County)
- South of the River
- South St. Paul
- Spring Lake Park
- Stillwater
- Willmar
- Woodbury
By the end of the year more than one hundred entities will be proclaimed Yellow Ribbon, recognizing their support to Servicemembers and their families. There are now Yellow Ribbon Cities, Companies and Counties throughout Minnesota.
Tools:
Click here for the logo & to view photos.
Yellow Ribbon Products:
While we can't endorse one specific vender, we'd like to share with you some Minnesota companies that have produced Yellow Ribbon Products in mass to help networks in our state-wide awareness campaign.
Car Magnets
Specialty Promotions in White Bear Lake, 651-653-9530, min. of 100
Table Clothes and Pens
Spartan Promotional Group, Mary Slusser, 651-769-1313
T-Shirts
Heritage Embroidery & Design in Stillwater, 651-430-9220
For information on how to get your city population sign,
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the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon staff or call 651-282-4284.
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