CityServe, a Christian organization based in California, is hosting a “Day of Gratitude” in Las Vegas on June 8 to honor America’s veterans and their families. This event is timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, the largest amphibious invasion in military history. CityServe works with churches to provide hope and help to families in need. The event will take place at Allegiant Stadium and will feature musicians, magicians, a kid’s zone, and players from the Las Vegas Raiders. In addition to entertainment, attendees will receive “gratitude gifts” such as toys, shoes, diapers, and wipes, worth over $3 million.
One of the organizations partnering with CityServe for the event is EveryLife, a pro-life diaper company that will be providing diapers and wipes to military families in need. Many military families struggle financially, with one of their greatest needs being diapers and wipes. The “Day of Gratitude” aims to provide tangible help to these families and show them how grateful the nation is for their service. Hundreds of pallets of goods will be distributed to the 15,000 registered attendees. CityServe’s CEO Dave Donaldson emphasizes the importance of showing gratitude to veterans, who often feel forgotten or like relics, and providing support to help alleviate the challenges they face.
The event has already reached its maximum number of registrants, highlighting the great need for gatherings like this that support and honor veterans. Almost two dozen veterans die by suicide each day, and a significant portion of active-duty military experience food insecurity. CityServe’s goal is to provide both hope and tangible help to these heroes and their families. After the inaugural “Day of Gratitude,” Donaldson hopes to bring the event to other sports venues across the country, showing veterans that they are not alone and are surrounded by respect, appreciation, and love.
The “Day of Gratitude” represents a collaboration of over 20 veteran organizations and local churches dedicated to strengthening their communities and expressing heartfelt thanks for the sacrifices made by veterans and their families. The event aims to show these heroes how respected, appreciated, and loved they are. By honoring and serving veterans, CityServe and its partners hope to remind them and their families that they are not forgotten and that the nation stands with them. Those seeking more information about CityServe and the “Day of Gratitude” can visit the organization’s website for further details.
This event is an opportunity to come together as a community to support and show gratitude to those who have served in the military. By providing entertainment, gifts, and support to veterans and their families, CityServe is working to address the challenges many military families face and to remind veterans that their service is not forgotten. The “Day of Gratitude” is a chance for the nation to come together and show its appreciation for the sacrifices made by veterans and their families. Through events like this, CityServe hopes to make a positive impact on the lives of those who have served and to continue supporting them in the future.
