Sweethearts for Soldiers - Military Tours - Calendars

Sweethearts for Soldiers (SFS) is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization producing an annual troop charity calendar, Sweet'n Your Day Gift Baskets to female troops, boosting morale stateside and overseas with appearances and their variety tours to men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard. Founded by two former NFL cheerleaders Bari Yonkers and Tonya Helman in 2006, they wanted to give other former professional cheerleaders a unique way to continue their support for the troops, from the sidelines to the frontlines. In 2009 the concept to provide Military Youth Cheer Clinics on tour was concieved and put into action. The Sweethearts are continually giving back to those who fight for their country on a daily basis. Read below for detailed information on our ways we support the troops.

To date the Sweethearts have been on two tours overseas to Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar and Afganistan. Since 2007 we have sent 14,000 calendars to deployed troops overseas and stateside.

Sweethearts for Soldiers was incorporated in the state of California on August 3rd 2009, Tax ID
# 26-4811927. Click here for our Articles of Incorporation. Their 501(c)(3) status is effective as of July 23rd 2009. Click here for a copy of the determination letter.

Our Support Efforts
	Military Charity Calendar The Sweethearts troop charity calendar is produced only for the troops. It’s is a 9.5 x 9.5 calendar that has a different military theme each year. It features all of the Sweethearts and is given out free to all military personnel. For the past three years our calendars have played a vital role in helping boost the morale of our troops. It gives them a unique way to count the days until they come back home. Click here to see our past calendars.
	Female Troop Give A Ways In 2010 the Sweethearts started something very special; "Sweet'N Your Day" gift baskets for the female troops. These baskets are given out on two special holidays, Valentines Day and Mothers Day. We know that it's hard to be away from family and loved ones during these times, especially for our troops that are mothers, so we hope our gift baskets can bring a little bit of that piece of home to them. We had over 600 female troops sign up for our first Sweet’N Your Day Give-a-way, and we had the pleasure of handing out 6 grand prize gift baskets filled with items/services donated from businesses nationwide. 10 runner up winners received plush red robes. The gift baskets include items such as: Massage Facials Bath products Gourmet chocolates Manicures/Pedicures Gift certificates Make-up Personal fitness training
	Variety Show Entertainment The Sweethearts variety show is an hour long show with six dance sections that appeal to all ages and genders. Each section has a different theme and costume. For this hour the troops are able to forget about why they are there and relax and unwind. Our entertainment includes interactive games, skits, trivia and even a push up contest where the troops can really show off what PT has done for them! The show consists of six to thirteen girls depending on the contract through the Department of Defense. The tour can range from five to twenty eight days depending on how many countries are visited. Our variety show and handshake tours allow us to provide troops with Give-a-Ways from our sponsors which include sunglasses from WileyX, backpacks, tactical gloves and other gear from Blackhawk, hand delivered female gifts filled with items from Mary Kay, Arbonne, spa packages and other essentials.
	Military Events The Sweethearts participate in many military events throughout the year to sign autographs, provide entertainment, hold a Military Youth Cheer Clinic or just be their to support and assist in making the event fulfilled. We have worked closely with Snowball Express, Operation Gratitude and the Wounded Warrior Foundation. The Sweethearts travel all around the world so they can accommodate any event type or size. See our request page to have the Sweethearts participate in your next military event!

Our Support Efforts