Chapter Activities and Projects

 Operation Gratitude

Operation Gratitude sends care packages filled with entertainment, hygiene, handmade items, non-perishable snacks, and personal letters of appreciation to U.S. troops, first responders, veterans, military families, and wounded heroes and their caregivers.  Fernanda Maria Chapter, NSDAR, supports Operation Gratitude with donations of items, including handmade scarves and hats.  Chapter members also donate their time to assist in assembling packages.

Volunteering at the Sepulveda Veterans Administration (VA)

The Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center (SACC) is part of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and is the major outpatient facility charged with caring for the 1.4 million veterans living in Northern Los Angeles.  The Sepulveda Center is affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing, to assure a high standard of care.  Fernanda Maria Chapter, NSDAR, supports the Sepulveda Center with volunteer time as well as much needed items for veterans.

DAR Schools 

Fernanda Maria Chapter, NSDAR, supports DAR Schools, including the Crossnore School, founded in 1913 in North Carolina. Crossnore is a private, residential foster care home for children in crisis. 

Wreaths Across America 

Fernanda Maria Chapter, NSDAR, remembers and honors veterans through participation in the Wreaths Across America project.  Wreaths are placed at national cemeteries once a year on the third Saturday in December. Fernanda Maria Chapter, NSDAR, supports wreaths placed at the Los Angeles National Cemetery. 

American Indians

Each chapter meeting includes a Native American Minute, a brief informative presentation focused on the history and culture of American Indians.

Conservation

Chapter meetings include a Conservation Minute, highlighting recent research findings or news related to the environment and conservation.

Photos courtesy of chapter members

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

California State Society Daughters of the American Revolution