2018 · Sports partnership
United in Play
Children from military and civilian families came together on Armed Forces Day through sports, teamwork, and friendship.
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Stories & media
Behind every program is a story.
A family reminded it has not been forgotten. A student discovering leadership through service. A partner finding a meaningful way to show up.
Featured media
Winter Wonderland, on film.
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263 PHOTOGRAPHS. COUNTLESS SMALL MOMENTS.
2025 photo story
The joy is in the details.
The official Winter Wonderland gallery captures the families, volunteers, partners, performances, and quiet moments that made the evening special.
Explore the full 2025 gallery by Yossi May Photography to see how the entire YRU community came together.
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Stories that shaped YRU.
Historical coverage remains part of YRU’s record of service—and now lives here as an intentional archive.
TAPS · Good Grief Camp
Playfield in the Park
Professional athletes and local partners helped create a day of play for children grieving a loved one lost in service.
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2023 · NBC4 Washington
A special night for military kids
Local coverage shared the energy, generosity, and mission behind a favorite YRU holiday tradition.
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