Purple Up! Day
Purple Up! Day is a special day of recognition for military children observed on April 15. On this day, people are encouraged to wear the color purple as a symbol of support for military kids and their families.
We invite you to explore more ways to get involved and connect Arizona’s service members, veterans and their families. Listed here are upcoming training and events conducted by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families and our partners.
If you have any questions about our training and events, please email events@arizonacoalition.org.
Purple Up! Day is a special day of recognition for military children observed on April 15. On this day, people are encouraged to wear the color purple as a symbol of support for military kids and their families.
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