Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the launch of her Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Residents, schools, and organizations are invited to make handmade valentine’s cards and bring them to the Congresswoman’s district offices starting on Monday, January 23, 2023, through Monday, February 7, 2023. Once received, valentines will be distributed to veterans and first respondents living and working across Washington’s 10th Congressional District.
“Veterans and first responders deserve our respect and gratitude,” said Strickland. “Our Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive is a great opportunity for the entire South Sound community to acknowledge the extraordinary service and show love to the thousands of veterans and first responders.”
Residents can leave cards at the Congresswoman’s District Offices: Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. starting on Monday, January 23, 2023, through Monday, February 7, 2023.
LACEY DISTRICT OFFICE
Lacey City Hall – 3rd Floor
420 College St SE
Suite 3000
Lacey, WA 98503
Drop-off: Labeled box by first-floor elevator
LAKEWOOD DISTRICT OFFICE
6000 Main Street SW
Suite 3B
Lakewood, WA 98499
Drop off: Labeled box by City Hall front desk
For questions or mailing or drop-off instructions, please contact our office at (360) 459-8514.
For large valentine’s card pick-up, please contact Angela Shin at (202) 225-9740.
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland serves as a Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. She is one of the first Korean-American women and African-American women elected to Congress to represent the Pacific Northwest at the federal level.
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