History

Minnesota’s Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program began with a vision to synchronize community resources in support of service members and military families. It was an extension of Minnesota’s innovative Yellow Ribbon Reintegration program which provided training and resources to Minnesota National Guard and Reserve service members returning from deployment and their families. The objective was to create community networks capable of providing the same resources, services, and support that retuning service members and their families would receive on an active-duty installation.

Mission

The mission of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is to establish and sustain a comprehensive community and corporate support networks that connect and coordinate agencies, organizations, and resources to meet the needs of Minnesota’s military veterans, service members, and families in all military branches.

Through its community and corporate partnerships, Minnesota’s Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program, known as BTYR, provides Minnesota’s military community a wide range of support, including deployment readiness, family assistance and resources, youth programs, educational and career opportunities, and more. These partnerships are invaluable and work hand in hand to raise awareness, recognize, celebrate, and meet the needs of Minnesota’s military community.