Rotary Club of Westwood Launches Annual Flags for Heroes Campaign to Honor Local Veterans and First Responders

The Southern York County Rotary Club is organizing its annual community fundraiser, with organizers accepting individual flag sponsorships through May 20, 2025, according to the group’s published campaign details.

The Flags For Heroes campaign supports veterans and first responders, channeling proceeds directly to designated veterans organizations, according to Southern York County Rotary materials. The 2025 initiative features a special dedication honoring fallen West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte.

Community members can sponsor an American-made flag with a $50 donation to honor a personal hero. Corporate sponsorships are also available at $300, which includes a business or personal name displayed on an 18-by-24-inch yard sign alongside five flags at the event site, according to organizer guidelines.

Schedule And Display Location

The sponsored flags will remain on public display from May 21 through June 4, 2025, at the New Freedom Heritage Green, located next to Marlin’s Auto Repair, according to Southern York County Rotary schedules.

Organizers will host the 8th Annual Flags For Heroes Dedication Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on May 31, 2025, at the New Freedom Heritage Green. Following the conclusion of the event, all sponsors receive a personalized medallion affixed to their designated flag, while the flags remain the property of the Southern York County Rotary Club.

How To Participate And Submit Orders

All individual and corporate orders must be submitted by the May 20, 2025 deadline, according to campaign instructions. Payment checks should be made payable to the SYC Rotary Club and mailed to PO Box 36, Shrewsbury, PA 17361.

Participants can also deliver order forms directly to any club member or drop them off during weekly Friday morning club meetings held from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. at the New Freedom Restaurant and Cafe, situated at 17308 Susquehanna Trail South, New Freedom, PA 17349. Inquiries can be directed to organizers via email at flags@sycrotary.com.