09/03/2026
🚨⏰ Official Countdown Is On — T‑Minus 65 Days! ⏰🚨
Yesterday, our team had the privilege of walking through this year’s venue — and we’re thrilled to share that it offers three times the space we had last year. This expansion means more room, more resources, more vendors, and an even bigger impact for our Veterans and community.
A heartfelt thank‑you to The Salvation Army Springfield IL & Sangamon County for generously providing the space. We also want to recognize Kelly Walton with Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) for your partnership, and Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County Assistant Superintendent Jeremy Irvin for your strategic operational support.
📣👀We’re actively seeking community resources and vendors to showcase your organization or business at this year’s event.👀📣
• Nonprofits are free.
• If you’re a community resource and the vendor fee is a barrier, please reach out — we’re happy to discuss possible exceptions.
If you’re a community partner interested in sponsoring part of the event, we would love to collaborate. This event is completely free to the public, and it’s made possible through the support of our vendors and sponsors.
Points of Contact:
• David Rieger — [email protected]
• Taylor Stevens — [email protected]
• Ben Slusser — [email protected]
