Andrews Christian Academy Honors Veterans With Flags

Students and faculty displayed more than 80 sponsored flags to raise money for the Disabled Veterans of America.

Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Philanthropy

Rows of American flags on tall poles stretch across an open lawn in flat autumn light, with a brick building edge at the far right. — Students and faculty at Andrews Christian Academy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, displayed more than 80 sponsored flags on Veterans Day to raise money for the Disabled Veterans of America. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Andrews Christian Academy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, displayed more than 80 flags across its grounds on Veterans Day. Each flag was sponsored, and the proceeds benefit the Disabled Veterans of America.

Why it matters

The display combined a public tribute to local veterans with fundraising for an organization that supports disabled former service members. It shows how a school community can turn a holiday observance into direct support for veterans in Cedar Rapids and across Iowa.

The school displayed more than 80 sponsored flags on its grounds, each sponsorship benefiting the Disabled Veterans of America. The total amount raised has not been reported.

The players

Disabled Veterans of America

A nonprofit organization that advocates for and supports veterans with service-connected disabilities and their families.

The details

Students and faculty at the Cedar Rapids school partnered with the Disabled Veterans of America to organize the flag display. Veterans visited the campus and spoke with students about their experiences.

Veterans Day, November 11, 2026: flag display lined the school grounds

Philanthropy Context

Schools and community groups across the country have long used Veterans Day to honor service members, and this display adds a direct fundraising element. Partnering with a veterans organization channels that public recognition into financial support for disabled former service members.

Residents who want to support veterans can sponsor programs like this one or contribute directly to the Disabled Veterans of America. Local schools and community groups often run similar drives around holidays and can be a practical place to give.

The takeaway

A simple community project, such as sponsoring a flag, can turn a symbolic holiday gesture into real support for disabled veterans. Local schools are a practical place to start for residents who want to give back.