HOW YOU CAN
ASSIST OUR TROOPS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN:
As the holidays approach -- and
also when they have passed -- it is imperative that we Americans
in the rear, so to speak, show
generous support to our troops in the combat zones battling terrorism.
Due to strengthened security measures, Americans can no longer
ship
packages addressed to “Any Service Member.” If
you have a particular soldier, sailor, Airman or Marine in mind,
you can ship your personal parcels as usual … but we advise
you to SHIP EARLY!
Organizations that
are providing needed shipments of comfort items to our troops: OPERATION AIR CONDITIONER
ATTN: Ms. Frankie Mayo
560 Peoples Plaza
Box 121
Newark, DE 19702
This wonderful all-volunteer
organization ships donated heaters, air conditioners, and other
comfort items, and does accept cash
contributions. Please contact Ms. Mayo for current needs and shipping
procedures. Donations are tax-deductible. Please check for updates
at operationac.com
email: adoptasoldier@operationac.com
Tel.: 302.836.1008
Operation USO Care Package
Tel.: 866-USO-GIVE
Donors can give $25 which goes toward sponsorship of one Care
Package (that contains sunscreen, calling cards, toiletries,
etc.)
To Help Our Troops Bring Smiles To Iraqi Children, contact:
OPERATION GIVE
15915 Yukon Lane
Rockville, MD 20855
Website: operationgive.org
Ships items primarily to aid the children
of Iraq, and does an outstanding job! Please contact them for needed
items. Cash donations are accepted, and may soon be tax-deductible.
Help the Wounded:
The
American Red Cross is seeking assistance for the wounded soldiers
at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Please
send monetary donations and/or the following items:
Telephone cards of at least 30 minutes
Rolling luggage (small), totes and carry-ons
Individually wrapped snacks
Magazines
Notepads, pens
Playing cards and games
Sweat pants and shirts (all sizes)
(Make checks payable to the American Red Cross). Send checks and
items to:
ATTN: Barbara Green
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20307-5001
For information prior to shipping your parcels, please call 202.782.2080
or email Barbara.Green.1@AMEDD.army.mil .
All of us at S.W.A.T. thank
you for your support this holiday season.
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