Donations during the holidays

locopolicia · 11-07-2009, 06:07 AM

Since the holidays are approaching I would like to get some ideas about donating. I have previously donated to Wounded Warriors having met and spoke at length with plenty of military personnel within, while working special events and the like. Other than that, nothing. I plan to continue that, but I would like some ideas about what those who are deployed benefit from/look forward to the most.

I know several people that have cell phones that they never use but still have in their possession. Would "Cell Phones for Soldiers" worth the effort?

willytee · 11-07-2009, 12:09 PM

Good question, but i am not sure of the answer. Throughout the year my family usually only donates to two organizations. The federation of the blind, and also the Disabled Vets. So my question is about the same as yours. What are some good places that accept donations for military personel. Im not so much excited to donate cash, but more than willing to donate actual items.

doctor rizz · 11-07-2009, 05:36 PM

locopolica and willytree, thanks for your consideration of the troops during the holidays. We appreciated that you take time out of your holiday schedule to help us. If you would like to send a care package type of thing, here is a website I found that you might be interested.
http://www.operationcarepackages.org...sReachOut.html

Also this one seems to be a leading one
http://www.operationhomefront.net/

Mastermind · 11-07-2009, 08:51 PM

I always find a deserving or needy neighbor...I like to keep it as close as possible. Looks like this year there will be plenty to choose from.

Wife and I also go to breakfast at a place near the AF base and buy breakfast for all the service people in the place. I have made the arrangements with the restaurant in advance. This only costs about $150.00 bucks and makes a great hit with the GI's in there...of course, we never let them know it's our treat. I get a kick out of watching their faces when the waitress picks up their tabs and tells them it's on the house...makes them feel appreciated...and I am informed, this year, the house is splitting the bill with us. Perhaps we have started something.

But, really, we just love keeping the good will close to home.

California Joe · 11-07-2009, 10:43 PM

Very cool idea MM...

11-07-2009, 06:07 AM	#1
locopolicia Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lets be damned sure that noones ghost will ever say "If your training program had only done its job" Posts: 670	Donations during the holidays Since the holidays are approaching I would like to get some ideas about donating. I have previously donated to Wounded Warriors having met and spoke at length with plenty of military personnel within, while working special events and the like. Other than that, nothing. I plan to continue that, but I would like some ideas about what those who are deployed benefit from/look forward to the most. I know several people that have cell phones that they never use but still have in their possession. Would "Cell Phones for Soldiers" worth the effort?

11-07-2009, 12:09 PM	#2
willytee Whats a zune? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kansas Age: 23 Posts: 1,237	Good question, but i am not sure of the answer. Throughout the year my family usually only donates to two organizations. The federation of the blind, and also the Disabled Vets. So my question is about the same as yours. What are some good places that accept donations for military personel. Im not so much excited to donate cash, but more than willing to donate actual items.

11-07-2009, 05:36 PM	#3
doctor rizz Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18	locopolica and willytree, thanks for your consideration of the troops during the holidays. We appreciated that you take time out of your holiday schedule to help us. If you would like to send a care package type of thing, here is a website I found that you might be interested. http://www.operationcarepackages.org...sReachOut.html Also this one seems to be a leading one http://www.operationhomefront.net/

11-07-2009, 08:51 PM	#4
Mastermind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nevada USA Posts: 4,881	I always find a deserving or needy neighbor...I like to keep it as close as possible. Looks like this year there will be plenty to choose from. Wife and I also go to breakfast at a place near the AF base and buy breakfast for all the service people in the place. I have made the arrangements with the restaurant in advance. This only costs about $150.00 bucks and makes a great hit with the GI's in there...of course, we never let them know it's our treat. I get a kick out of watching their faces when the waitress picks up their tabs and tells them it's on the house...makes them feel appreciated...and I am informed, this year, the house is splitting the bill with us. Perhaps we have started something. But, really, we just love keeping the good will close to home.

11-07-2009, 10:43 PM	#5
California Joe No Good Bloody Seppo Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staring at goats till their hearts explode... Age: 46 Posts: 25,424	Very cool idea MM...