Military Kids Back to School Supplies
Information on Back to School for Military Kids
Back Packs and School Supplies 2025 for kids of our military families
Select the location best for you.
Must RSVP for location, veteran name, phone number, and number of school age kids K -12th (only) and location. Valid military ID required.
- Distribution dates and times TBD
Post 9-11 wounded, ill, or injured, veterans/service members, military families of deployed, survivor families, along with Activity Duty, National Guard and Reserves for E7 and below.
Must register for pickup with: Name of veteran/service member, phone number, number of kiddos, K-12th grade and locating you will be picking up.
Thank you,
Kathy
Kathy@AZHeroestoHometowns.org
Distribution for 2025
Saturday July 19th 10:00am to 1:00pm at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 2835 E. Des Moines St., Mesa AZ 85213
Tuesday July 22, 9:00am to 1:00 pm at Glendale National Guard Armory - 6202 W. Myrtle Ave., Glendale AZ 85301
Wilderness Healing retreats 2025
Wilderness Healing Retreats 2025 Post 9-11 Veterans
Wilderness Healing Heroes Retreat - Anasazi Ways
Retreats for 2025!! Thursday Aug 14th to Sunday Aug 17th, female veterans only retreat. Thursday Oct 23rd to Sunday Oct 26th, male veterans only retreat.
RSVP, for the retreat that fits your schedule. In this time of much confusion, unrest and great anxiety come spend a few days learning how to bring peace into your life. AZ Heroes to Hometowns invites Post 9-11 Combat Veterans to join us in a wilderness experience, designed to reconnect you with nature, while healing your heart.
This is a 3-night wilderness healing which incorporates the Anasazi Way of Being with a focus on therapeutic and spiritual healing for veterans. We welcome veterans and recognize that many vets joining us have struggled or currently are struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and symptoms of PTSD.
Thursday Aug 14th to Sunday Aug 17th, female only retreat. Thursday Oct 23rd to Sunday Oct 26th, male only retreat. Pinedale/Clay Springs AZ. Lodging, food and supplies will be provided. Transportation NOT included.
Must RSVP!! Please check your schedule to make sure you can attend before you RSVP. You MUST attend the entire retreat to get the benefits of this special experience. Wounded Heroes Information to RSVP: (Post 9-11 Veteran only event)
Name:
Phone number:
Branch of Service:
Date of Retreat to attend:
When and Where Deployed:
Home Address:
Copy of DD214 or proof of military service:
Any food allergies or special diet:
Any limitations:
What is your hope/expectation for the event:
NO service animals at this time.
If interested RSVP to Kathy at kathy@azheroestohometowns.org with subject line Healing Retreat
Please DO NOT forward without express permission of AZ Heroes to Hometowns. If you know of a veteran that could benefit from this experience, please email: kathy@azheroestohometowns.org
Turkeys to Troops 2025
AZ Heroes to Hometowns
AZ Heroes to Hometowns has been helping to feed and support our wounded heroes and their families for over 15 years. But, we certainly cannot do it without your HELP! Again this year, we need to feed 1,000 military families a Thanksgiving dinner.
AZ Heroes to Hometowns needs 1,000 ($20.00 grocery gift cards) or monetary donations for a turkey or ham to complete our Thanksgiving food boxes. Your donation of grocery gift cards and/or checks will help our Veterans this holiday. Please help by mailing your donation to:
AZ Heroes to Hometowns, PO Box 31646, Mesa AZ 85275
We are asking for your help by donating grocery gift cards or cash for our 2025 Turkeys to Troops. Your donation helps to feed one or more families of Wounded Heroes, Families of Deployed, National Guard, Reserves, and returning Military Veterans. It's time to show their service and sacrifice is not forgotten. Too many struggle each day just to put food on the table, but Thanksgiving should NOT be one of those days.
Turkeys to Troops
Since 2008 AZ Heroes to Hometowns has been honored to serve over 20,000 Arizona military families with a Thanksgiving dinner.
This is only possible with your help!
Thank you.
Honoring Wounded Heroes
Honoring Wounded Heroes
AZ Heroes to Hometowns
We invite Post 9-11 Wounded/Injured Troops, Gold Star families, Families of Deployed Military Service Members, National Guard, Reserves, and Active Duty (E7 and under) Military to pick up a food box and grocery gift card for a turkey. Check dates and times as it varies for each location and find the one closest to you.
(Gift cards are limited/first come basis for each distribution location and times)
Location:
Glendale - American Legion Post 29 - 6822 N. 57th Drive, Glendale 85302
2025 TBA
Mesa - American Legion Post 26 - 505 W. 2nd Ave., Mesa 85210
2025 TBA
Distribution Times -
Post 9-11 Wounded Troops & Gold Star Families 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Families of deployed Service Members 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Guard & Reserves (E7 - below) all branches 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
*** Validation of Military affiliation required ***
Military Families
Military Families
Honoring Wounded Heroes
Please consider helping the families that have done their part to fight for our freedom:
___ $1,000 feeds 50 families
___ $500 feeds 25 families
___ $200 feeds 10 families
___ $20 feeds 1 family
Thanksgiving
Military Families
Not Forgotten
You can also use PayPal to make your donation. Please go to www.azheroestohometowns.org for more information.
Not Forgotten
Military Families
Not Forgotten
A Thanksgiving dinner is not another sacrifice our brave service members and their families should have to make. With your help we can make sure they have a Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you
Az State Tax Credit
AZ Charitable Tax Credit -
You have until April 15th, 2026 to make a donation to AZ Heroes to Hometowns - Honoring Wounded Heroes and get a dollar for dollar Arizona tax credit. Gifts made to AZ Heroes to Hometowns before April 15th, 2026 can be claimed against your 2024 Arizona state taxes!
The Arizona State Tax Credit offers this program for donation of up to $470 for single filers, $938 for married couples filing jointly. Use QCO code 21057
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Please share with family and friends to help our Wounded Heroes
Contact kathy@azheroestohometowns.org
Veteran Community garden
AZ Heroes to Hometowns is providing a Veteran Community Garden
if you are interested in learning more about gardening, growing your own food, best growing times and plants, harvest produce, address insecurities and best methods this is a great opportunity!