Support the Troops that support US. Some of these troops don't hear much from home. Many of these organizations will route care packages and good wishes to them. Thinking about putting something together for the troops? It needn't be expensive, and it could mean a lot to somebody. |
Support Our Troops AAFES Gift Certificates The Army and Air Force Exchange Services is where most servicemen and women do their shopping. You can purchase gift certificates for those in Iraq and those hospitalized. Adopt a Platoon Adopt a Platoon has several ongoing projects to ensure that no soldier overseas walks away from mail call empty-handed. America Supports You Thank any service member stationed throughout the U.S. and the world with an e-mail. Any Soldier Any Soldier is a non-profit organization that helps people send care packages to members of the armed services in Iraq. Blue Star Mothers of America. The Blue Star Mothers was founded by service members' moms during World War II. Any mother with a son or daughter in the military can join. Books for Soldiers Help the troops by donating some books. You can also donate DVDs and CDs requested by soldiers. Camp Doha Camp Doha provides valuable information for those about to deploy, their friends and families and anyone who wants to support the troops. Fisher House Fisher House provide "A home away from home" that enables family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time -- during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury. Freedom Calls The Freedom Calls Foundation is helping families videoconference with their loved ones in Iraq. You can donate money to help keep this project going. Food for Families Help a family get food by purchasing gift certificates to the commissary. Homes for Our Troops Homes for Our Troops assists injured veterans and their immediate families by building new or adapting existing homes with handicapped accessibility. Marine Parents A place for parents of Marines to meet up. You'll find advice, support and information. Operation Gratitude Sends care packages and letters to troops stationed overseas. Operation Hero Miles You can donate your unused frequent flier miles to help soldiers travel on emergency leave. They are also used to help families fly to hospitalized soldiers. Operation Interdependence Operation Interdependence supplies care packages to deployed soldiers. You can help out by providing goods, coordinating efforts or donating funds. Operation Iraqi Children Many soldiers are rebuilding schools in Iraq and scrounging around for school supplies. Help by donating a school supplies kit. Operation Uplink Operation Uplink purchases phone cards and distributes them to servicemen and women who are separated from those they care about. Packages From Home Sends personal care and comfort items to U.S. troops deployed overseas. Soldiers' Angels Become some soldier's angel by adopting a service member. Treats for Troops! Nothing makes a soldier smile like a package from home. US Central Command U.S. Central Command features up-to-date information on Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. USO Cares With a donation of $25 you can sponsor a care package and include a personal message of support and encouragement Voices From Home Voices From Home allows military members and their families and friends to send and receive immediate voice e-mail messages in locations around the world. | |