Children’s Minnesota to be Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Organization

MEDIA RELEASE: For Immediate Release
Sept. 24, 2024

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Children’s Minnesota will be recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization for its efforts in supporting the military community at a proclamation event in St. Paul this Thursday.

“The commitment of Children’s Minnesota to our military community is invaluable and we appreciate all it does to meet the unique and ever-expanding needs of our veterans, service members, and families,” said Army Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke, Minnesota National Guard’s Adjutant General, who will speak at the event. “Thank you to Children’s Minnesota for creating a workplace environment and culture that support, recognize, and value military service.”

Children’s Minnesota is honored to be named a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization.

“At Children’s Minnesota, we are profoundly committed to supporting the brave individuals in uniform, as well as their families,” said Dr. Emily Chapman, Chief Medical Officer and executive sponsor of the Military and Veterans employee resource group at Children’s Minnesota. “We acknowledge the unique challenges that military service members, veterans and their families face, and we are dedicated to providing the resources and support they need to thrive. It is an immense privilege to stand alongside them and express our unwavering gratitude for their sacrifices.”

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon’s mission is to establish and sustain a comprehensive community and corporate support network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, and resources to meet the needs of Minnesota’s military veterans, service members, and families in all military branches. There are currently 84 BTYR companies and organizations and 53 BTYR community networks.

– About the Minnesota National Guard –

Established in 1856 and headquartered in St. Paul, the Minnesota National Guard has more than 13,000 Soldiers and Airmen who serve in 58 communities across the state. The Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen of the Minnesota National Guard are ‘Always Ready’ to fight the nation’s wars, protect the country, respond to state emergencies, and contribute to local communities. For more information about the Minnesota National Guard, visit https://MinnesotaNationalGuard.ng.mil.