Costa Launches Valentines for Vets Program

FRESNO, Calif.– Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) launched the “Valentines for Vets” program to collect and distribute Valentine’s Day cards to local veterans in California’s 21st Congressional District.

San Joaquin Valley residents are encouraged to participate in the “Valentines for Vets” program by dropping off or mailing cards to Costa’s offices in Fresno and Visalia. The deadline for submission is Monday, February 12, 2024. 

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Costa’s office will deliver the submitted cards to local veterans at the Fresno VA Hospital and Fresno Veterans Home.  If you have any questions or would like to arrange a pick-up, please call (559) 495-1620. 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

• Grab your art supplies or write a note to a local veteran.

• Participating schools and organizations with a large volume of Valentines for Veterans may contact our office to arrange a pick-up.

PLEASE MAIL CARDS TO:

• Fresno District Office: 2440 Tulare Street, Suite 420, Fresno, CA  93721

• Visalia District Office: 425 E. Oak Ave, Suite 202, Visalia, CA 93291