Honoring Heroes

Melaleuca is Proud to Support Our Veterans, Service Members, First Responders and Their Families

Melaleuca knows what a rare privilege it is to live and work in a free nation. The safety and security we sometimes take for granted has often come at a tremendous price. For that reason, we are honored to support our veterans, soldiers, law enforcement, firefighters, other first responders and their families for their courage and sacrifice.

For 26 years, Melaleuca has paid a special tribute to our nation’s soldiers, veterans, and their families with the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration—the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi. Free to the public, the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration recognizes the freedoms and liberties upon which the United States was founded and honors the servicemen and women who’ve sacrificed for those freedoms.

At Melaleuca, we our proud of our patriotism and continually look for other ways to pay tribute to our heroes, including:

Donating money to purchase and repair power wheelchairs for veterans in need.

Showing appreciation for our veterans and soldiers by providing them and their families with celebration dinners

Donating to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, which serves veterans, active-duty military and their families.

Preparing and sending countless comfort kits to our soldiers serving overseas.

As a result of these and other patriotic effort, Melaleuca was awarded the Seven Seals Award in 2015 for “providing meritorious leadership and initiative in support of the men and women who serve Americans in the National Guard and Reserve.”

While members of our military are fighting abroad for our freedom, our police forces, firefighters and first responders put their lives on the line right here at home. Over the years, Melaleuca has supported these brave men and women in numerous ways, including:

  • Donating health and wellness product to firefighters, law enforcement officials and first responders, particularly during times of natural disaster.
  • Making financial contributions to several chapters of the Fraternal Order of Police.
  • Helping a local police force purchase a new police dog that specializes in drug detection.
  • Helping police, firefighters and search and rescue teams purchase equipment so they can perform their jobs safely and effectively.
  • Lighting up the Melaleuca Global Headquarters in blue to show support of law enforcement.
  • Donating land for the construction of a new police station.

“Melaleuca is a great example of a military-friendly company that takes care of its soldiers. Its leadership team has created a culture that encourages military service, values soldiers for their courageous work and supports them all the way through.”

— CPO George Hames, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve public affairs director

Stories: Honoring Heroes

Veteran kneeling at Vietnam war memorial

East Idaho News: Local veterans get ‘trip-of-a-lifetime’ thanks to Melaleuca

It was the “journey of a lifetime” for eight military veterans who traveled to the nation’s capital last week on an all-expenses paid trip courtesy of Melaleuca.

Melaleuca Makes Another $50K Donation to Buy Rifle-Grade Bulletproof Vests for Sheriff Deputies

Sheriff deputies from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office celebrate thanks to a $50,000 donation that will buy the best body armor and ballistic helmets available on the market.

Police officers standing beside rowing machine donated by Melaleuca

Melaleuca Helps Idaho State Police Improve Fitness Testing

Melaleuca is transforming the way our heroes in blue test for physical fitness by gifting rowing machines to the Idaho State Police.

Frank VanderSloot recieves Community Partner Award from IFPD

Police Department Honors Melaleuca with Community Partner Award

Chief Bryce Johnson presented the inaugural Idaho Falls Police Community Partner Award to Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot.

Melaleuca donation provides power wheelchairs to veterans

Melaleuca is donating to the Veterans Mobility Program, a non-profit organization that refurbishes used electric wheelchairs for veterans and their families.

Melaleuca headquarters building flooded with blue lights to honor police

Melaleuca Lights up Global Headquarters in Blue to Support Law Enforcement

Melaleuca bathed the entire exterior of its Global Headquarters in blue light as a statement of solidarity with police officers.

Melaleuca Receives Prestigious Military-Friendly Award for Supporting our Soldiers

For its outstanding support, commitment and patriotism to the U.S. military, Melaleuca received the prestigious Seven Seals Award from the The Department of Defense.

Discover the Largest Show West of the Mississippi at the 2016 Melaleuca Freedom Celebration

Creating the largest fireworks show west of the Mississippi is a way for Melaleuca to pay special tribute to our country’s soldiers, veterans and their families.

Department of Defense Awards Melaleuca

The Department of Defense recognized Melaleuca with a Patriotic Employer Award for providing extraordinary support to those serving in the military.