U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the launch of the annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Residents, schools, and organizations are invited to make handmade valentine’s cards and leave them at various drop boxes across the district, starting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, through Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Once received, valentines will be distributed to veterans and first responders living and working across Washington’s 10th Congressional District.
“I want to thank the community members that created thousands of Valentine’s Day cards during last year’s drive,” said Strickland. “This annual program is an opportunity for the community to show our South Sound veterans and first responders appreciation for their service to our communities and nation.”
Residents can leave cards at drop boxes at Lacey, Lakewood, and Puyallup City Halls: Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and at Yelm City Hall, Monday through Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. starting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, through Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Lacey City Hall
9:00am – 5:00pm
420 College St SE
Lacey, WA 98503
Drop-off: Labeled box by first-floor elevator
Lakewood City Hall
8:30am – 5:00pm
6000 Main Street SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
Drop off: Labeled box by City Hall front desk
Puyallup City Hall (City Clerk’s Office)
8:00am – 5:00pm
333 S Meridian,
Puyallup, WA 98371
Drop off: Labeled box in the City Clerk’s office on the 4th floor of City Hall
Yelm City Hall
7:30am – 5:30pm Monday-Thursday
106 Second St. SE
Yelm, WA 98597
Drop-off: Labeled box in the lobby
For questions or mailing or drop-off instructions, please contact our office at (360) 459-8514.
For pick-up for a large number of valentines, please contact Peter, Senior Outreach Representative at (360) 584-4538.
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. She is the CBC whip, a member of the New Democrat Coalition, one of the first Korean-American women elected to Congress, and the first African-American elected to represent the Pacific Northwest at the federal level.
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