Topic: Support our troops

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I know this has probably already been posted, but I felt that one more time couldn't hurt. 


http://www.usometrodc.org/care.html


ABOUT OPERATION USO CARE PACKAGE/HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OPERATION USO CARE PACKAGE
?Operation USO Care Package?
Delivers Needed Items and Personal Messages to Service Members Deployed Overseas
Show a Service Member You Care!
With thousands of U.S. troops deployed around the world, still actively engaged in Operation Enduring Freedom and the fight against terrorism, the United Service Organizations (USO) is offering a unique way for individuals and corporations to let our nation's defenders know we haven't forgotten them. ?Operation USO Care Package,? sponsored by the USO World Headquarters and administered by the USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro), enables individuals to write a personal message and financially support care packages that will be delivered to service members participating in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom..
Because of heightened security, individuals can no longer send letters and packages to 'Any Service Member.' Operation USO Care Package is approved by the Department of Defense, providing a safe, easy way for individuals and corporations to show their prayers and thoughts are with our men and women in uniform.
Corporations may also contribute to this program through financial contributions, items donated in bulk for the care packages, or through implementation of an employee participation program. AT&T is a major supporter of this program, providing a complimentary toll free number for individuals to call for further information (1-866-USO-GIVE) and donating thousands of prepaid international phone cards to be included in the packages for the troops. ?Our men and women in uniform give so much to the country, we wanted to give something in return as a token of our appreciation that would allow their separation from their loved ones to be a little easier,? according to Paul McQuillan, Defense Sales Vice President, AT&T Government Solutions.
?These Care Packages help the USO bring a touch of home to our men and women in uniform,? said Edward A. Powell, President and CEO of USO World Headquarters. The care packages contain an assortment of items the military have specifically requested, such as prepaid international calling cards, disposable cameras, toiletries, and sunscreen. They also include greetings from the American public. 
?Operation USO Care Package will continue for as long as our country is at war,? according to Elaine Rogers, USO-Metro President. ?This program is possible because of the support from individuals, corporations and organizations that donate funds to sponsor these care packages.? 
To learn more about how to get involved and support ?Operation USO Care Package? call 1-866-USO-GIVE or visit the website at www.usocares.org. 
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HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT OPERATION USO CARE PACKAGE?
Individuals may donate $25, which goes toward sponsorship of an ?Operation USO Care Package.?
Corporations may make a tax-deductible financial donation to support ?Operation USO Care Package.? A $25 donation goes toward sponsorship of one care package. Each care package will recognize corporate sponsors.
Manufacturers may donate items in bulk for inclusion in the Care Packages. Call 703-696-0994 to see if your item is qualified for inclusion. PLEASE DO NOT SEND PRODUCT DONATIONS TO OUR PO BOX. THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Corporations may delegate an employee to serve as its ?Operation USO Care Package? liaison. The liaison will communicate your corporate involvement and enlist employees to participate. Employee participants could sponsor an individual care package, which would include their personal message. Corporations interested in participating in this option or willing to match their employees? support should call (703) 696-3261 for further information.
 
Please send all checks and personal greetings for ?Operation USO Care Package? to:
USO-Operation USO Care Package
P.O. Box 8069
Topeka, Kansas 66608
Due to the threat of anthrax following September 11, DoD suspended its practice of forwarding personal care packages and correspondence by the American public to ?Any Service Member.? In its place, USO created a care package program. Through sponsorship of an ?Operation USO Care Package,? an individual?s personal greeting will be transcribed onto an official postcard and included in the care package going to a service member. 
MAKE YOUR DONATION NOW! visit www.usocares.org
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