Lets Say Thanks
Send a free printed postcard to a US soldier. Website www.letssaythanks.com
Operation Gratitude
"Operation Gratitude", together with the California Army National Guard in Van Nuys, seeks to lift troops' morale, and bring a smile to their faces by sending Care Packages to service members overseas. Packages may contain food, necessities, entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation, all wrapped with good wishes of love and support. Website www.opgratitude.com
Operation Hero Miles
Operation Hero Miles provides a way for you to help our troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan by donating your unused frequent flyer miles. Soldiers on R & R or Emergency Leave are flown free to Germany or Baltimore/Washington, Dallas/Fort Worth, or Atlanta, by the military. Existing law requires soldiers to pay for their own flights beyond. Website www.heromiles.org
The Fisher House
The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military in their time of need. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time - during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury. Website www.fisherhouse.org
Adopt a Platoon
The AdoptaPlatoon Soldier Support Effort is managed nationwide by volunteer mothers to ensure that deployed United States Service members in all branches of the military are not forgotten by providing needed mail support and to promote patriotism in our schools and communities. Website www.adoptaplatoon.org
Cell Phones For Soldiers
The Cell Phones for Soldiers program was started by two teenagers from Massachusetts - Brittany Bergquist and her brother, Robbie. After hearing a news report about a local soldier who ran up a massive phone bill calling home from Iraq, they decided they wanted to do something to help. Website www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com
Sidewalk Warrior
Send an "e-mail of Support" to our troops. Surprise a troop overseas by sending them a manilla envelope filled with "e-mails of Support" from all corners of this great nation for free! Website www.sidewalkwarrior.com
Any Soldier
is a non-profit organization that helps people find soldiers, and send care packages to members of the armed services in Iraq. Website www.anysoldier.us
Treats for Troops
Their mission: to put at least one package from home into the hands of every American on active military duty anywhere in the world. They are the one-click solution to sending care packages to soldiers. If you've ever said, “I wish there was something I could do to support our troops,” you're just a click away from making some soldiers' day. Website www.treatsfortroops.com
Homes for our Troops
To build specially adapted homes for our severely disabled soldiers and their families. From donations of building materials, monetary donations and equipment and fund raisers being hosted in our benefit, people everywhere have embraced the effort as their own. Website www.homesforourtroops.org
Socks for Troops
The Socks & Gloves For Troops Campaign provides our soldiers with the finest socks and gloves available for the most demanding environmental desert/mountain conditions. The socks definitely make a difference to the military personnel who receive them, and will provide foot and hand comfort in all types of weather conditions. Website www.socksfortroops.com
Keystone Soldiers
To aid in the communication between deployed soldiers and their families. Keystone Soldiers is a 100% volunteer non profit organization. Through the site, you can show your support by adopting a soldier (or platoon) or becoming a penpal. You may also make a donation to help with postage or you can sponsor a care package to one of our troops. Website www.keystonesoldiers.com
Send a simple "Thank You" note
Send a quick and simple "Thank You" note to our service men and women. Website
www.defendamerica.mil
Freedom Calls Foundation
Building a network to support state of the art communications between our Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families here at home. Website www.freedomcalls.org
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. Website www.aafes.com
Appreciate Our Troops:
Purchase a Support Our Troops mug and a free personalized mug will be given to a current or former service member. Website www.appreciateourtroops.org
Blue Star Mothers
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. Website www.bluestarmothers.org
Books For Soldiers
Help the troops escape boredom by donating some books. You can also donate DVDs and CDs requested by soldiers. Website www.booksforsoldiers.com
Camp Doha
provides valuable information for those about to deploy, their friends and families and anyone who wants to support the troops. Website www.campdoha.org
Defend America
Thank any service member stationed throughout the U.S. and the world with an e-mail. Website www.defendamerica.mil
Fisher House
The Fisher House Foundation donates comfort homes, built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury. Website www.fisherhouse.org
The Freedom Calls Foundation
is helping families videoconference with their loved ones in Iraq. You can donate to help keep this project going. Website www.freedomcalls.org
Groceries for Families
The men and women who lay down their lives for us are terribly underpaid. Help a family by purchasing gift certificates to the commissary. Website www.commissaries.com
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. www.homesforourtroops.org
The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
provides grants to the families of servicemen and women who died in Iraq. You can donate online, through mail or by calling a toll-free number. Website www.intrepidmuseum.org
MarineParents
MarineParents is a place for parents of Marines to meet up. You'll find advice, support and information. Website www.marineparents.com
Military Moms
This site provides support to all of the moms out there who has a son or daughter in the military. Website www.militarymoms.net
Operation: A Bit of Home
supports over 150 different soldiers per day by providing necessary and hard-to-get toiletries. Website www.operationabitofhome.com
Operation Air Conditioner
provides not only air conditioners but space heaters (the desert is cold in the winter) for soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Website www.operationac.com
Operation Interdependence
supplies care packages to deployed soldiers. You can help out by providing goods, coordinating efforts or donating funds.Website www.oidelivers.org
Operation Dear Abby
The U.S. Navy and Dear Abby have teamed up. Their site allows you to send e-mail messages of support to service members. Website www.anyservicemember.navy.mil
Operation Give
provides toys, clothing and school supplies primarily to the children of Iraq and Afghanistan.Website www.operationgive.org
Operation Call Home's
mission is to provide each platoon with their own satellite phone. Website www.platoonphone.com
Operation Iraqi Children
Many soldiers are rebuilding schools in Iraq and scrounging around for school supplies. Help by donating a school supplies kit. Website www.operationiraqichildren.org
Operation Uplink
Donate money to Operation Uplink. The money is used to purchase phone cards so servicemen and women can call home. Website www.operationuplink.org
Operation Military Pride
is a volunteer organization that sends cards letters and care packages to troops. Website www.operationmilitarypride.org
Packages From Home
Packages From Home sends personal care and comfort items to U.S. troops deployed overseas. Find out how to donate time, money or items to this non-profit organization. Website www.packagesfromhome.org
Soldiers' Angels
Become some soldier's angel by adopting a service member. Website www.soldiersangels.org
Voices From Home
allows military members and their families and friends to send and receive immediate voice e-mail messages in remote locations around the world. Website voicesfromhome.org
The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation to an organization making a difference in how our veterans and wounded service members are cared for, we suggest: "The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund" Website www.semperfifund.org
Kids For Our Troops
Kids of all ages want to get involved in the effort to help and support our American Heroes. Homes for Our Troops has created this web site to help parents, children, teachers, students, club leaders and civic organizations find out how you can get involved in our effort to provide specially adapted homes for our most severely wounded soldiers. Website www.kidsforourtroops.org
James Haley Veterans Hospital
Not home yet are 1,500 soldiers with a long list of devastating injuries from actions in Iraq and Afghanistan. They have so many combinations of so many serious injuries that doctors at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital have pioneered a new branch medicine to care for them. They call it polytrauma. Tampa's veteran hospital is one of four designated polytrauma centers in the country. Website www1.va.gov
Treats for Troops
Treats for Troops helps get you provide packages to your loved ones overseas. If you don't know anyone, the Foster-A-Soldier Program matches you with a registered soldier by branch of service, home state, gender, or birthday - or you can choose to sponsor a group of soldiers. Website www.treatsfortroops.com
US Central Command
Find out what the Coalition is doing. U.S. Central Command features up-to-date information on Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Website www.centcom.mil
USO - Operation Care Package
The USO (United Service Organizations), is enlisting support of individuals around the world to support the troops through "Operation USO Care Package". These packages are being delivered to members of the U.S. Armed Forces deployed around the world to show them they have not been forgotten and to provide a 'touch of home. Website www.usocares.org
Voice from Home
Voices From Home allows military members and their families and friends to send and receive immediate voice e-mail messages in remote locations around the world. Website voicesfromhome.org/home.htm
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