Some of the best gifts never fit under a tree.

An afternoon raking leaves together. A meal delivered with a friendly hello. A handwritten letter that makes someone look forward to checking the mailbox.

This season, VNN is launching Operation Good Neighbor—our Volunteer Giving Tree, connecting community members with veterans and families who would enjoy a helping hand or a little more connection.

Make it a family project, a couples’ outing, something you do on your own, or a way for your business team to spend time together beyond the office. There are small, practical ways to participate—and room for new friendships along the way.

🎄 OPERATION GOOD NEIGHBOR — CHOOSE YOUR TAG

Find an opportunity that fits your time and interests. Families, couples, individuals, and business teams are welcome!

🍂 Tag 01 — Leaf It to Us
Rake and bag leaves for a veteran household. A great project for a family or small group. About 1–2 hours.

❄️ Tag 02 — Snow Day Help
Clear a veteran’s walkway and steps after one snowfall. Choose one visit you can commit to.

🍽️ Tag 03 — Dinner Is Covered
Prepare or purchase a meal and deliver it to a veteran household. Coordinate food preferences, allergies, and delivery with VNN.

🛒 Tag 04 — Groceries to the Door
Pick up and deliver groceries a veteran has already ordered and paid for. One pickup and delivery.

✉️ Tag 05 — Be a Veteran’s Pen Pal
Brighten a veteran’s mailbox with handwritten cards and letters. Share stories, encouragement, and connection throughout the year. One-year commitment.

🎄 Tag 06 — A Little Holiday Cheer
Help a veteran put up simple, ground-level seasonal decorations. About 1–2 hours; no ladders or roof work.

📦 Tag 07 — Pack Up the Holidays
Help take down and pack away a veteran’s ground-level holiday decorations. One January visit; no ladders or roof work.

🎁 Tag 08 — Wrap Up Some Joy
Wrap gifts a veteran already has, or help prepare cards and packages for mailing. About 1–2 hours.

☕ Tag 09 — Time Well Spent
Share a visit, coffee, a game, or a puzzle with a veteran who has requested company. About one hour.

📱 Tag 10 — Make the Connection
Help a veteran practice a family video call, organize phone photos, or learn a useful device feature. About one hour. The veteran keeps control of passwords and accounts.

🏡 Tag 11 — A Fresh Start
Help a veteran with a small organizing task, such as sorting a cupboard or a few boxes. About 1–2 hours; no heavy lifting, repairs, or hazardous cleanup.

👋 Tag 12 — Come On In
Welcome a first-time attendee to a VNN gathering, such as RED Friday. Meet them at the entrance and introduce them around. One event.

🥫 Tag 13 — Stock the Shelves
Help a local food program sort donations, assemble food boxes, or prepare for distribution. One partner volunteer shift, coordinated through VNN.

🧣 Tag 14 — Warm Up the Season
Help a local partner sort coats and winter essentials for distribution. One partner volunteer shift, coordinated through VNN.

📍 Tag 15 — Keep VNN in View
Refresh partner flyers and help maintain our retail locations. One assigned route or visit, coordinated through VNN.

❤️ Tag 16 — Remember January
Make time after the holiday rush for a requested visit or an agreed practical errand. Choose a specific task and date with VNN.

Interested? Contact TJ with your tag number to discuss the details and confirm your assignment.

📞 406-696-3425
📧 TJ@VeteransNavigation.org

Serving Billings and Laurel, with pen-pal opportunities from home. Please wait for confirmation before getting started.

Take a tag. Give your time. Get to know a neighbor.

📍 Billings and Laurel, as well as pen-pal opportunities you can do from home.
📞 406-696-3425
📧 TJ@VeteransNavigation.org

Take a tag. Give your time. Get to know a neighbor. ❤️