Support Our Troops

 

Would you like to support our military soldiers in some way but really don’t know how?  Maybe you don’t personally know a soldier, but want to do something to thank them and show them they are appreciated.

One way you can communicate your support is by writing cards and letters.  You probably won’t be able to write directly to a deployed soldier, although some organizations will let you adopt a soldier.  There are non-profits and community organizations that will accept cards and letters and then forward them to the soldiers.  Below are some that do just that.

Cards for Soldiers, C/O Charly Mathews, 388 E M 72 Hwy, Grayling, MI 49738

Support Our Troops, 1371 N. Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33613,

Military Missions, Rd, Suite 138, Lexington, KY 40514

Operation Gratitud, Attn: Letter Writing Program, 9409 Owensmouth Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311

There are many organizations out there.  You just need to look for them.  There may be some right in your own city and even on Face Book.  Some websites for more information are:

https://www.operationwearehere.com/IdeasforSoldiersCardsLetters.html

https://military-missions.org/care-packages/cards/ 

https://www.operationgratitude.com/express-your-thanks/write-letters/

http://www.scrappingforsoldiers.com/html/greeting_cards.html

What to write in a card or letter?

• Start with Dear Veteran, Dear Soldier, or Dear Hero.
  
• Tell them thanks for their service, dedication, commitment, and sacrifice.
•  You don’t need to write a long letter.  A simple “thank you for your service” is sufficient.
•  You can tell them about yourself and talk about your interests.
• Avoid politics and religious beliefs.
• You can tell them you are praying for them.
• Always be positive, encouraging, respectful, and kind.
• Don’t include your email or address.
• Don’t add a date, because it may take some time for them to receive them.
• Children can send hand drawn pictures.
• Groups like school classes, Sunday school classes or scout troops can make it a project.

Ship all cards and letters together in a large envelope or box.   Don’t put them in individual envelopes, because they must go through a screening process.

Some organization send cards only at Christmas.  Christmas is an especially hard time for service men and women to be away from home.  They may feel isolation with spouses and children being so far away.  Sending Christmas cards is an easy way to show them you care. 

If sending Christmas cards, you may need to send them around September.  Be sure to check out the websites for more information.

You can buy a box of cards or you can make homemade ones.  They don’t need to be fancy.  It’s the thought that counts.

So lift the spirits of soldiers by sending cards and letters.  Remember, they are a long way from home and family.  They may need to know they are not forgotten and that someone cares.  You will also be blessed in the process.

Join me here next time.  --  I encourage you to trust in and have faith in Jesus.

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