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11/11/2009 1:16 pm
One way to support our future Vets now
FACT
184,251 troops are currently on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to the Pentagon.
WHO IS DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT
There are many organizations that can facilitate transport of letters and care packages to our troops on active duty. One nonprofit, Give2TheTroops has provided care packages and letters to one million deployed U.S. troops. Since 2002, they've shipped 86,000 large boxes and 20 million letters and cards from caring citizens.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
With the holidays right around the corner, Give2TheTroops is organizing a "seasonal sights sounds and sweets" drive to send festive care packages to while they are abroad. The nonprofit has a huge list of suggested goods that you can donate to spread holiday cheer for the troops that receive the care packages. You can also work with friends and local groups in your community year-round to make care packages of the most popular items requested from troops to send through Give2TheTroops. The organization also accepts donations to cover their administration and mailing costs.
12/11/2009 9:36 am
Thanks for the post !!!