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TEAM MVP Day of Service
In Honor of SSG Jamie Jarboe Why We Serve On April 10, 2011, during his third deployment, SSG Jamie Jarboe was shot by a sniper in the Zhari District of Afghanistan. Despite enduring over 100 surgeries and unimaginable pain, Jamie fought with courage for nearly a year before passing away on March 21, 2012. In his final days, Jamie made one request to his wife, Melissa Jarboe: “Take care of my fellow service members.” This became the foundation of the Military Veteran Project, dedicated to preventing military suicide and serving veterans nationwide. TEAM MVP Day of Service honors Jamie’s sacrifice through meaningful, community-centered service. |
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What Is the MVP Day of Service?
This initiative brings individuals, families, veterans, supporters, businesses, and civic groups together
to:
• Build and restore community spaces
• Create raised garden beds
• Support local veterans and families
• Deliver acts of kindness honoring military sacrifice
• Serve communities through hands-on impact
Every project completed is an act of remembrance. Every volunteer hour is a thank you.
Why Garden Beds? Why Service?
During recovery, Jamie found peace in routine, nature, and purposeful activity. From that spirit grew the
idea of healing spaces, gardens, and service projects that bring people together to rebuild hope, grow
connection, strengthen families, and support mental wellness.
Who Can Participate?
TEAM MVP Day of Service welcomes everyone:
• Veterans
• Service Members
• Families
• Schools
• Youth Groups
• Businesses
• Churches
• Community Organizations
No experience is needed. Tools, supplies, and guidance are provided.
How the Day Works
Volunteers gather for:
1. Opening remarks honoring SSG Jamie Jarboe
2. Safety and project briefings
3. Hands-on service projects
4. Group photo in Jamie’s memory
5. Closing reflection on lives touched through service
The Impact of Your Service
Participating in TEAM MVP Day of Service helps:
• Support veteran mental wellness
• Strengthen families in hardship
• Provide fresh food to veteran households
• Beautify community spaces
• Give veterans purposeful activity
• Honor the sacrifice of SSG Jamie Jarboe
Join Us
Help us continue Jamie’s legacy of service and support the mission he entrusted to us.
• Volunteer for Day of Service
• Sponsor a Project
• Donate in Honor of SSG Jamie Jarboe
This initiative brings individuals, families, veterans, supporters, businesses, and civic groups together
to:
• Build and restore community spaces
• Create raised garden beds
• Support local veterans and families
• Deliver acts of kindness honoring military sacrifice
• Serve communities through hands-on impact
Every project completed is an act of remembrance. Every volunteer hour is a thank you.
Why Garden Beds? Why Service?
During recovery, Jamie found peace in routine, nature, and purposeful activity. From that spirit grew the
idea of healing spaces, gardens, and service projects that bring people together to rebuild hope, grow
connection, strengthen families, and support mental wellness.
Who Can Participate?
TEAM MVP Day of Service welcomes everyone:
• Veterans
• Service Members
• Families
• Schools
• Youth Groups
• Businesses
• Churches
• Community Organizations
No experience is needed. Tools, supplies, and guidance are provided.
How the Day Works
Volunteers gather for:
1. Opening remarks honoring SSG Jamie Jarboe
2. Safety and project briefings
3. Hands-on service projects
4. Group photo in Jamie’s memory
5. Closing reflection on lives touched through service
The Impact of Your Service
Participating in TEAM MVP Day of Service helps:
• Support veteran mental wellness
• Strengthen families in hardship
• Provide fresh food to veteran households
• Beautify community spaces
• Give veterans purposeful activity
• Honor the sacrifice of SSG Jamie Jarboe
Join Us
Help us continue Jamie’s legacy of service and support the mission he entrusted to us.
• Volunteer for Day of Service
• Sponsor a Project
• Donate in Honor of SSG Jamie Jarboe