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Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network reports 11,816 volunteer hours and community programs
Summary
Representatives from Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon told the council they have provided thousands of volunteer hours, hosted military appreciation dinners, partnered with local organizations and distributed roughly 2,000 flags in parade outreach; they invited volunteers and listed contact info.
Representatives from Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon briefed the City Council on April 9 on the nonprofit's volunteer activities and community programs.
Presenters described the network's role connecting service members, veterans and their families with local resources since 2012. They reported over 11,816 volunteer hours, an average of 80–100 attendees at monthly military appreciation dinners (94 dinners hosted since 2016), outreach at Dakota County Fair and the Apple Valley Freedom Days Parade (more than 2,000 American flags distributed), and partnerships with the Apple Valley Lions Club, American Legion Post 1776 and the local chamber.
The group solicited volunteers and reviewed recurring events such as appreciation dinners and a Quilt of Valor presentation. Council members thanked the presenters and invited residents to use the contact information displayed on screen to get involved.
This presentation was informational; there was no council directive or budget action recorded during the April 9 meeting.
