Wreaths Across America fundraisers happening at the Lakeside VFW

LAKESIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The Lakeside VFW is hosting two fundraisers in September to raise money for the Wreaths Across America program.

On Saturday, Sept. 6, they are hosting a craft fair with over ten vendors from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Later on Monday, Sept. 15, they are also hosting a bunco fundraiser. In addition, the community can stop by the Lakeside VFW to donate and get involved. 

Judy Tanimoto Coz, an Auxiliary Member, organized the craft fair. As she explains, the average number of wreaths sold for Fort Rosecrans is less than 7,000. That means each veteran will receive a wreath within a 17-year period. If they increase sales to 15,000 the turnaround would be every eight years.

Fort Rosecrans is one of the largest National and Historic Cemetaries in the United States and is the final resting place for more than 120,000 Americans. 

Wreaths Across America places wreaths at local cemeteries all over the country. This year they will place wreaths on Saturday, Dec. 13.