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PFC SAMUEL R WALL
Marine
Corps League Florida District 4 |
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Support
Our Troops |
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for ways to support and honor U.S. military service members and
veterans who protect our security and freedom? In years past, you could
wrap up a care package and mail it to "Any Service Member" for the
holidays, but with increased mail restrictions, the Pentagon is asking
people to help through financial contributions, letter-writing and
e-mail, purchasing authorized pre-made care packages, or volunteering
time through non-profits.
Below are links to programs that offer aid to our military -- everything from care packages to emergency services to military family support. Show your pride in our armed forces today, either by purchasing a gift or card for a service member, or donating to programs that support our military. |
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| The following charitable organizations help send gifts, cards, and care packages to our troops: | |||
| The Billy Blanks Foundation | The Billy Blanks Foundation was founded by the creator of Tae Bo. One of the foundations many projects is sending care packages to U.S. Service members in Iraq and Afghanistan | ||
| Adopt a Platoon | Support the troops through gifts and sponsored mail | ||
| Any Soldier | Sponsor care packages to service members in Iraq. | ||
| Blue Star Mothers | Organizes postcards to troops and care packages, and is currently petitioning Congress for reduced air fares for service members | ||
| Books for Soldiers | Donate books, movies, and more | ||
| Cell Phones for Soldiers | Donate your old cell phones, which pay for calling cards for our troops | ||
| Commissary Gift Certificates | -Give the gift of groceries -- buy or donate gift certificates | ||
| DefendAmerica | Send a virtual thank-you card | ||
| A Million Thanks | Collects emails and letters of appreciation for our armed forces | ||
| Operation Air Conditioner | Help pay for air conditioners and heaters for the troops | ||
| Operation Give | Donate toys to be given to the children of Iraq | ||
| Operation Gratitude | Contribute to care packages sent to our service members | ||
| Operation Homefront Hugs | Contribute to care packages, or adopt a service member | ||
| Operation Troop Aid | Provide care packages for our deployed U.S. Service members | ||
| Operation USO Care Package | Sponsor a care package for $25 | ||
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Health
Care, Hospice, and Recovery Organizations The following charitable organizations offer programs that provide comfort and support to our wounded veterans and their families |
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| Armed Services Blood Program | Donate blood that will be sent to areas of need around the world | ||
| CAUSE: Comfort for America's Uniformed Services Elite | Provides
comfort items for troops recuperating in military hospitals and
rehabilitation centers from wounds and injuries |
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| Fisher House | Support families whose loved ones are being treated at military and VA hospitals | ||
| VA Voluntary Service | Volunteer to help care for wounded veterans | ||
| USO | Donations
to the USO pay for hospital support for recuperating soldiers, USO entertainment tours and other important services |
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| Support Our Marines | Support Our Marines is an all volunteer organization. With the exception of state fees and professional services not donated, 90 % of donations will go directly to the Marines serving overseas in the form of shipping costs, requested items not donated, cards and pictures. | ||
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