YellowRibbonsUnited

A nonprofit that focuses on bridging the gap between military service and civilian life through civic and social action 🇺🇸

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A 2010 NY Times article found that college students who exercised seven days per week had an average GPA differential of 0.4 on a 4.0 scale! That’s 10% or a full letter grade better!

Get up.
Get out.
Get moving.

YRU | #WorkoutWednesday

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The 2020 “United In Play” is less than 3mo away!

Each year, UIP is held in conjunction with Military Appreciation Day, which is the third Saturday in May.

We look forward to hosting military children from across the region for a day of fun-filled activities & engagement!

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On February 19, 1945, the United States launched Operation Detachment—a coordinated invasion of Iwo Jima, a heavily fortified island controlled by the Imperial Japanese Army. After a bloody, five-week campaign, the United States took control of the small island.

#IwoJima75

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“It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.”
-Theodore Roosevelt

We’re sending healthy & happy wishes to military children & families stationed around the world, who strive to succeed each day.

YRU | #PresidentsDay

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ICYMI: we were in-studio this morning for two segments with @fox5dc previewing the #SuperBowl and discussing the role of philanthropy on sports biggest stage.

#YRU #SBLIV

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TUNE IN: This morning at 0720, retired #Redskins OL and Co-Founder of @yellowribbonsun, Derrick Dockery, will be in-studio with @fox5dc to preview the #SuperBowl and break down what it’s like to prepare for the biggest event in American sports.

VSE | #SBLIV

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The Army mantra rings true, this and everyday—families are the cornerstone of our nation’s military strength.

We’re proud to work on behalf of U.S. military children and families, stationed around the world.

YRU | #WednesdayWisdom

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According to The School Superintendents Association, there are currently ~1.2 million American children from active duty military families around the world.

On average, those children move 3X more often than their civilian classmates...

YRU | #TuesdayTips

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An informative article describing the increasing complexity of “managing the message” for many military families. | How military families prepare their kids for deployments https://t.co/o367LXMrYd via @TODAYshow

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There are so many people to thank & so many photos to share.

Last night’s “Tiny Heroes Winter Wonderland” was undoubtedly the best one yet! Nearly 300 military children on hand for a shared evening of holiday hope & cheer.

YRU | #PayItForward

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#Nats #WorldSeries hero & icon Ryan Zimmerman, #Redskins QB @ColtMcCoy & former @Redskins OL Derrick Dockery & his wife Emma are joining forces tonight for @yellowribbonsun to bring holiday cheer to 200 + military families!

https://t.co/hrHx9wbfkL

https://t.co/dSakg0uxip

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As a non-profit, we are honored to work on behalf of military children and families—on Giving Tuesday and every other day of the year.

You can’t always pay it back, but you can always pay it forward!

YRU | #GivingTuesday

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The official flower of the military child is the dandelion, since it “...puts down roots almost anywhere and is almost impossible to destroy. It’s an unpretentious plant, yet beautiful and strong.”

YRU | #mondaythoughts

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“The strength of our nation is our Army. The strength of our Army is our Soldiers. The strength of our Soldiers is in our families.”

Keeping Our Army Strong (https://t.co/3R5P6Cm83T)

YRU | #VeteransDay

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Last night, YRU founders, Emma & Derrick Dockery, were honored at the 13th Annual @AthletesForHope Gala.

AFH connects athletes to underserved charities & schools in the DMV region & beyond.

Thanks for including YRU & for all you do on behalf of children & non-profits.

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Happy 244th Birthday, @USMC!

Oorah!

#YRU | #MarineCorpsBirthday

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This is great news for military spouses & families!

YRU | #MondayMotivation

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.@DeptofDefense inducted 42 new employers into the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, it's the largest number in MSEP's history.

Read more: https://t.co/8a2uF4rbyE

Photo by James K. Lee

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The first Monday of October is #nationalchildhealthday.

At YRU, we are proud to create programming that addresses the physical, mental & emotional health of military children across the country!

YRU | #MondayMotivation