PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIFT PACKAGE DRIVE FOR OUR DEPLOYED TROOPS – WOUNDED WARRIORS AND THANKS TO OUR VETERANS. 

HELP LIFT MORALE AND SAY THANK YOU TO OUR SERVICE MEMBERS BY DONATING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  

1)  CASH  OR CHECK FOR SHIPPING COST:   Payable to Operation Gratitude  (tax deductible 501 C (3) organization).    You can donate by credit card at  www.operationgratitude.com

2)  DONATE ANY OF THE ATTACHED WISHLIST OF ITEMS FOR HOLIDAY CARE PACKAGES THAT ARE SHIPPED TO OUR TROOPS – WOUNDED WARRIORS & VETERANS

3)  WRITE A LETTER!   (doesn’t cost anything)

PLEASE BRING ALL DONATIONS TO 11/19 MEETING - WHISKEYS JOES.   EMAIL THERESA/TERRY HENSON thenson3@verizon.net if you are unable to attend the 11/19 meeting.   We will arrange to pick up your gifts.

HOLIDAY WISH LIST FOR OUR SOLDERS, VETERANS & WOUNDED WARRIORS

Knit Hats and Scarves
Yarn for our knitters to make scarves
Beanie Babies, Webkinz or other Small Plush Toys (6 inches or smaller)
Socks (preferably black, brown, green, tan; not white)
iPods, DVDs and CDs, Video Games, Computer Flash Drives,
Headsets (earpiece and microphone) and WebCams
Gift Cards to stores such as supermarkets, drugstores, Walmart or Target for Wounded Warriors
Energy Bars, Beef Jerky, Healthy Snacks
Commercially sealed Lip Balm, toothpaste, toothbrushes, roll-on deodorant
Individually packaged razors
Travel-Size Board Games, Handheld electronic games
Comic Books in perfect condition
Bandana Coolers/Cool-Ties*, Mini-Battery-operated Fans
Hand and Foot Warmers
Single Serving Boxes of Cold Cereal; Individual Packets of Hot Cereal
Commercially wrapped individual packets of Trail Mix, Nuts, Energy Bars, Sunflower Seeds, Candy
Ready To Eat Tuna or Chicken Salad kits
Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies
Packets of Powdered Hot or Cold Beverages
Individual packets of moist towelettes
Travel Size containers of Foot Powder
Screen Printed T-Shirts, Baseball Style Caps, Gloves
Holiday and General Occasion Greeting Cards (blank)
Unsealed personal cards and letters
Used Cell Phones, Video Games and Systems, iPods, PDAs

PERSONAL CARDS AND LETTERS

WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT
Keep your message upbeat and positive.  Be thankful ~~ share a little bit of yourself and ask questions; however, do not discuss death or killing and avoid politics completely and religion in excess.   It is all about appreciation and respect.   Ask yourself: Will this letter bring a smile to someone’s face?

MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION
Sample salutations: Dear Hero, Dear Solder.   Include your own mail or email so recipients can choose to reply.   No stamps or envelopes are needed. Hand Written letters or cards are most appreciated.  No glitter please.   All letters will be screened - please do not seal envelopes. Send multiple letters together in one large mailing envelope or box.