Odyssey is once again proud to participate in Wreaths Across America this holiday season. Continuing a tradition that reflects our shared values of commitment, respect, and service, we will sponsor 1,500 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery this December. By laying a wreath for each veteran, saying their name aloud and thanking them for their service we honor their service and their remember their sacrifice. Each wreath represents a heartfelt tribute to those who served and sacrificed for our nation.

Through this annual effort, we join thousands of volunteers and organizations across the country in remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching the next generation the value of freedom.

We encourage Odyssey Employees to visit wreathsacrossamerica.org and volunteer to lay wreaths on National Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, December 13, 2025. Join more than two million volunteers and supporters who will gather to Remember, Honor and Teach at more than 5,200 participating locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad.

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025

Where: Volunteers needed nationwide

Silver Key Services supports a healthy quality of life for seniors, allowing them to age safely with dignity and independence. Silver Key was founded in 1970 in Colorado Springs by a group of concerned citizens who wished to improve the quality of life for older individuals.

Volunteer opportunities include: Kitchen prep for Meals on wheels, Meals on Wheels Driver, Thrift Store Volunteer, Computer Classroom Trainers, Handyman volunteers, Veteran-to-Veteran Companionship Volunteers.

Where: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Junior Achievement believes in “possible.” Each day, we work to help young people discover what’s possible in their lives by helping them connect what they learn in school with life outside the classroom. We let them know it’s possible to invest in their future, to gain a better understanding of how the world works, and to pursue their dreams. We show them that it’s possible for tomorrow to be a better day.

Junior Achievement USA is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.

Volunteer for JA in a Day—Volunteers will receive a teaching kit with teaching guide, handouts, posters, and all the materials to teach the grade-appropriate JA program to the class.

Volunteer for JA Career Speaker Series—Volunteers will be in each classroom for approximately 20-30 minutes to discuss their current careers, any past careers, and educational journey.

Where: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Every step taken and dollar donated during the Beat the Bay State Challenge helps WalkMassachusetts improve walkability, safety, and accessibility for communities across the state. By participating, you’re helping make streets safer for everyone—from kids walking to school to neighbors out for a stroll.

Get moving, fundraise for impact, and have fun while doing it!

When: November 1 through 30, 2025

Where: Anyone anywhere can participate!

In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, dumping extreme rainfall, causing flash flooding, catastrophic damage, and significant loss of life. Many parts of the region are in ruins and the people there are in dire need of assistance.

Please use the links here to connect with organizations that are working to assist in the ongoing recovery effort.

Cradles to Crayons provides children living in homeless or low-income situations (ages birth through age 12) with the essential items they need to thrive—at home, at school and at play. Cradles to Crayons supplies these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities.

Please join OdysseyCares by supporting this cause through a compensation donation or by donating seasonally-appropriate coats, shoes, and school supplies.

Where: Boston, Massachusetts

Care and Share works to ensure equitable and sustainable access to nutritious food and education by partnering with neighbors, communities, organizations and supporters across Southern Colorado—we believe no one should go hungry. Since 1972, Care and Share has grown from an all-volunteer-led organization working out of a neighborhood garage in Colorado Springs, to the sole food bank serving 29 counties across 47,000 square miles. Visit careandshare.org for more information.

Where: Colorado

The Sunrise Fund’s mission is to help provide a pathway to sustained addiction recovery for those in need of financial assistance / support for long term recovery treatment and to begin a life of sobriety. We seek to To eliminate financial obstacles for individuals beginning long term Substance Use Disorder treatment and recovery.

We truly believe that everyone deserves a long lasting chance at a happy life after drug addiction. Our goal is to provide hope to individuals & families with financial assistance through a recovery scholarship. Scholarship funds will be used for sober living placement around New England. It is our experience, that through these facilities, resources, and the 12 steps, people are able to reach the core of this disease and begin to heal. It is too often that every one of us knows someone that struggles with addiction.

We thank everyone for donations to our effort to end this epidemic. Visit thesunrisefund.org for more information.

Where: USA, Massachusetts, Maine

Odyssey is once again proud to participate in Wreaths Across America this holiday season. Continuing a tradition that reflects our shared values of commitment, respect, and service, we will sponsor 1,500 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery in December 2025. By laying a wreath for each veteran, saying their name aloud and thanking them for their service we honor their service and their remember their sacrifice. Each wreath represents a heartfelt tribute to those who served and sacrificed for our nation.

Through this annual effort, we join thousands of volunteers and organizations across the country in remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching the next generation the value of freedom.

OdysseyCares is a proud sponsor of the Dayton Regional STEM School Robotics Team.

It’s been a busy two months, and while the snow slowed us down, we were able to get our robot up and functioning and had a strong showing during our first competition / judging session at Sinclair Community College in early January. We practiced for our sessions by memorizing our scripts and presenting in front of our coaches, who provided valuable feedback. We did our best and the team had fun learning about robotics, the competition, and communicating with other teams.

We’re making great progress since that competition and are taking the lessons learned there and have started implementing them for our next outing—we plan to redesign the lift and lighten the weight of the robot to improve its pivot. The team is learning, working hard, and looking forward to the Miami Qualifier on February 15th 2025!