Monday

Operation Christmas for the Troops

A Tribute to our Troops

 Helping make Christmas as good as it can be.
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Below is a list of links you can get involved to help in many different ways. There is something for everyone here.

Remember them and Pray for our Silent Hero



 Operation Ensuring Christmas
For Children of Fallen Troops

OpChristmas.org for Kids of KIA Troops Jingle Bells Video

Everyone involved at Renn Music Productions, Studio West, Songwriters,
etc. are donating their time, services and songs. To see credits of all
involved please click here. 100% of the proceeds from the CD will go
to support the programs at OEC which directly benefit these very special children. click here
Please remember that these children have made the Ultimate Sacrifice that a
child can make for their country...the loss of a parent in war.



Lets Say thanks To our troops From Xerox

Send an E-card to a soldier this year
its free and they will be so thankful.
These card are all made by children in grades 1 through 3


Trees for Troops Program 

Excerpt: "Whoever said the Christmas Spirit couldn't be packaged hasn't spent time at Camp Pendleton recently. As NBC's Lee Cowan reports, without the aid of a sleigh or big red bows, the holiday spirit arrived for troops stationed in California - and around the globe..."
To help click here

ADOPT A US SOLDIER!
 To honor active US military personnel,
Adopt A US Soldier is a volunteer-based organization that connects supportive Americans with deployed soldiers and
offers a channel by which to communicate  encouragement and express gratitude to the brave men and women serving our nation.



- Special Kindness In Packages, Inc. (SKIP) – Free and Fun Military Care Packages For Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines. SKIP Cares.
- Pillows For Soldiers, Inc. sending Pillows to Soldiers in VA Hospitals across the U.S. WE ARE A 501(c)(3) TAX EXEMPT PUBLIC CHARITY! Our goal is simple. Supply a large, very comfortable, high quality pillow to as many United States Military and National Guard service men and women as possible
-Warmth for Warriors was formed to show appreciation for the sacrifices made by our soldiers and their families. We are currently knitting and crocheting warm, wool hats to send to wounded soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan and are always looking for others to join with us in our mission.
-We provide socialization, support, and education of the various aspects of turning a ship or submarine sailor into a sand sailor. we meet the second Saturday of the month at the Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton Rec Center from 6-9.
-The Greeters have not missed a flight since inception, over 120 visits. They assemble in an hours notice. Some drive as much as 100 miles to be there. They are too old to fight but young enough to care. They show respect for the troops and for their service to our Country.
- We are a non-profit group whose mission is to support our Military Heroes who are deployed abroad. We want every Soldier, Marine, Airman, Sailor and Guardsman to hear their names called at Mail Call. Our dedicated members "adopt" one or more Service Members and then support them for the length of their deployment. Our members are required to send at least one letter a month, but many of them write more often and send care packages as well. If you are a Service Member who would like to be adopted, please visit our website and fill out a short application! If you are a caring citizen who would like to write to our heroes overseas, please visit our website and fill out an application for membership!
- Operation Ward 57 was started to have a direct way for individuals and companies to show their support and raise funds for these courageous men and women who have given so much. The program is run through pro-football player Kerry Carter's THINK BIG FOUNDATION, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Tax ID: 20-196-2446,
- What is a HeroBox? The troops have specific needs and wants depending on their sex, location, and a variety of other factors. The typical care package that a soldier receives isn't always influenced by those needs and wants. Our focus is to establish a direct line of communication with American soldiers so that each HeroBox is customized to their specific requests.
- We provide support for troops from our area in northcentral Florida. We have been in operation since early 2003. We meet twice each month and pack over 100 care packages for the troops. Attendance at our meetings is usually 90 to 120. The citizens and media in our community have embraced us and supported us with donations and coverage. We provide resources and support for the loved ones who are here. Most of all, we provide a tangible way for citizens to provide direct support to the troops. We hope that our website will provide others with ideas on how they can support the troops from their own communities.
- Operation Healing Angel of HomeFrontHugs needs cards for our wounded and the docs and nurses who care for them ALL year long- but especially during the holidays...it goes directly to our wounded...so please send that on too... we have 4 hospitals in the sandbox... We never have enough nor do we have enough for the soldiers we send care packages too who are in the middle of nowhere....special operations...just send them in all in one envelope marked for what type of hero- nurse,doctor,wounded hero,deployed hero...and we will send them on...no postage needed except to get to Homefront Hugs ! Cards should be personalized with humor or jokes or small stories or photos to make it feel like home.... and sent to:
Operation Healing Angel
Homefront Hugs USA
1449 Tiger Lake Drive
Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563
THEY ARE THEN SENT OUT FOR YOU TO SECURE LOCATIONS ALL OVER THE WAR ZONE BY HOMEFRONT HUGS USA- A PUBLIC CHARITY SERVING OUR HEROES SINCE 9-11.
- Luz Mercado sends out the care packages daily to boost the soldiers' morale. Sponsoring her son's platoon has become her mission since their deployment to Iraq. "We have a mini Sam's Club in our garage," Luis Mercado Sr. says. "All you need is a shopping cart to go down the aisles...Things we take for granted, they appreciate a great deal.
- The HBA's Support the Troops Committee is a group of HBA members dedicated to showing the Association's gratitude for our military men and women around the world who commit their lives to protecting our freedom. This effort is near and dear to the HBA's diverse membership, as it includes veterans from all branches of the armed forces and a few currently serving here in Texas and around the world.
- Founded in 2001 by a group of U.S. Army veterans, the Army Scholarship Foundation is a charitable, tax exempt corporation dedicated to providing financial assistance to deserving children of current and former members of the U.S. Army and spouses of currently serving soldiers so they can pursue their educational goals and attend college.
- The National Veterans Business Development Corporation, doing business as The Veterans Corporation, is a Federally-chartered 501(c)(3) organization that was created by Public Law 106-50, the Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999. This Act recognized that America ³has done too little to assist VeteransŠin playing a greater role in the economy of the United States". The Corporation is charged with creating and enhancing entrepreneurial business opportunities for Veterans, including Service-Disabled Veterans.
- This is a grass roots effort to show our support for the troops and their families. We tried to think of something we could send Dad or Mom that they could easily send back to their kids. This is something easy to ship and something the kids can hang on to until Dad or Mom gets back home. Your donation will help send a tag in the appropriate service color to an appreciative service member. There is NO charge to the service member or his family for these tags. As of May, 2008 we have sent over 350,000 tags to the troops overseas to send home to their children.
- The Subscriptions for Soldiers program allows you to show your support for our troops by donating a magazine subscription to our deserving overseas active duty servicemen and women. We have gathered thousands of requests for magazine subscriptions from our soldiers and now we need your help! For only $10, you can send a subscription to a soldier you know, or we can match you to one of the thousands of service members in our database.
- Military Space,INC was founded in 2007, and is a Non-Profit Corporation registered in the state of Idaho. This organization is run worldwide by volunteers working to ensure deployed U.S. Service members in all branches of the military, and their families, are not forgotten. We develop special projects for holidays and other occasions, provide individual morale-lifting mail support around the world, and encourage patriotism in schools and communities. We are committed to creating projects that meet the needs of soldiers, sailors, marines and their families based on their requests.
- Welcome to ChristianMilitaryWives.com - Relax, sit back and enjoy the fellowship. Make new friends, keep in contact with old friends. Be sure to check out Blog Central! This is where many Christian Military Wives blog about every day life as a military wife... Join our colorheartMessage Board colorheart to connect with other current and prior military wives. Pray for each other, share devotions, find someone who appreciates your jokes, stories, recipies and more... be sure to check it out, you do not want to miss out! We have a brand new, awesome chat room! Check it out! Join our message board for the 411 on our chat room!
- Gathering of Eagles is an act of love by thousands of veterans who choose to honor the sacrifice of the fallen by guarding the memorials from those who would desecrate them. A call to action for every American who chooses to stand and say "No more!" to those who would spit on our veterans and ridicule their service to our nation, or call for our active troops to surrender. GOE also defends our Military Recruiting Stations. As a non-profit, 501(c)(4) corporation, Gathering of Eagles relies upon the generous private financial support of individuals, associations, foundations and corporations. Please consider becoming a proud supporter of GOE today. DONATE!
- The Band of Mothers are the mothers of The Noble and Heroic Soldiers of the United States Military. We are dedicated in our mission to Step Up, Stand Up and Stick Up For Our Soldiers. Goals: To Proudly Seek, Garner and Nurture Support for our Soldiers.
- The Yellow Ribbon Fund was created in early 2005 to assist our injured service members and their families while they recuperate at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center. Our mission began when the father of an injured Marine introduced two of our volunteers to staff at Walter Reed and Bethesda Naval and they told us what needs were not met by other donors.
- "THE VETERANS' VOICE" is an independent, grassroots publication founded as a quarterly publication dedicated to all Veterans past and present. Since that time we have grown; we are now a monthly newspaper distributed nationally to VA facilities, outpatient clinics, Vet centers,VSO's, elected officials and individual subscribers. We know that the only way to ensure that they get what is their just due is to be certain they have a voice. We endeavor to be that voice.
- The Det 3 Foundation purpose is to support combat troops from the 101st Airborne Division. We have a history of working with one specific group; A troop, 1st of the 75th Cav, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne, Division (Air Assault) which consists of about 100 men.
Beanies For Baghdad
- It is because of many people working together that we can now say 1 MILLION TOYS have been distributed since our inception in May 2003 and we are still going strong!!!


- The Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund lets us show our troops how much we value their commitment and service to our country by providing all returning soldiers with a cash award. This fund is financed entirely by businesses and citizens like you.
- Homesickgi.com has created a fun and easy way to keep military families connected in a safe secure environment. Homesick GI was designed exclusively for our Military community. Our hope is that this online community will reduce the distance between deployed GI's and their families, while also creating strength and unity within the Armed Forces as a whole.
- The mission of Operation Troop Aid (OTA) is to provide care packages for our deployed U.S. Service Members with revenue generated through professional concert promotions and public financial generosity. OTA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation striving to make a positive difference and inspire our Armed Forces by letting them know Americans stand with them.
- The Fund for Veterans Education was established to provide scholarships to veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan or Iraq since September 11, 2001 and who are now enrolled in college or vocational-technical school.
- We stand by our Marines and their families. If you are a family member, please let us know how we can help you. This web site offers a vast amount of information and support to help with deployment. God Bless and Semper Fi.
- Operation: Care and Comfort, our all volunteer program, exists to provide support and comfort to "adopted" units of deployed U.S. military service members, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and conflict regions. Working within our community and through donations received from all over our country, we assemble and ship care packages to our adopted units every month until they return home. Our unique program allows caring Americans to donate their time, talent, and treasure to honor those serving our country during these difficult times.
- Continue the uniquely American wartime tradition of mobilizing citizens in direct support of troops in combat. This is our history, from merchants supplying General Washington's army during the Revolutionary War to the war bond drives of World War II. Now, it is our time to mobilize and help our troops succeed.
- We call for victory in Iraq, regardless of who controls the White House and Congress, because it will make America more secure. We support those who are determined to succeed and oppose those who are not, no matter what their persuasion.
- Soap bars decorated with uplifting messages (designs stay on with use) that can also be personalized. They can then be sent to our troops via care package org's, or by individuals.
- The Thank You Foundation is a non-partisan organization. We understand that not every citizen supports the actions that our armed services are ordered to take. We respect the individual rights, beliefs and opinions of every individual. The Thank You Foundation believes that we can collectively honor the individuals who choose to serve our nation despite the hardships that they may endure.
- New site in support of the troops, and features a Thank You Card that can be signed and/or passed on. Goal is 1,000,000 signatures by Memorial Day 2008.
- Warrior Weekend provides weekends of rest and relaxation for soldiers and marines who have been wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan and are undergoing recovery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. The missions are funded by both individuals and organizations and are no cost to the soldiers and marines who participate.
- Hire a Hero is a national not for profit program It is our mission to make a positive difference in the lives of those who have served our country by helping them network and find great jobs with military friendly employers.
- We are a non-profit organization with a goal to provide laptop computers WITH WEBCAMS for the wounded military personnel in hospitals, so they can have access to family and friends when they cannot be there with them. Unlike the other organizations that do similar work, our laptops will stay at the participating hospitals so they can continue to be used by the next wounded soldiers in those hospitals.
- Since December 2002, we've supported HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of deployed U.S. troops with loving care packages and letters from all over the nation. This was made possible only with the help of tens of thousands of generous and patriotic friends in the U.S. and abroad. This is the least we can do to show our troops how much we care about them. Our troops need to know that we support and appreciate the sacrifices they make for us, our families, and our future. This is about giving back to those who give all ™
- Our main goal is to reach those serving over seas that are in need of some support. It is important that they know they are cared about & appreciated for putting their lives on the line for us and the freedom we have in America. We are collecting items for care packages and also letters of support & encouragement to send over seas to our hero's that are defending our country.
- I am just a troop supporting my brothers & sisters in uniform and thier families where I can. Take a minuet and read the guest book, the folks who use the site will tell you themselves what they think.
- Wounded veterans of the War on Terror must struggle every day to overcome life-changing sacrifices such as the loss of a limb, significant burns, and the reality of being in a wheelchair. The Trail to Recovery is a hike in honor of these individuals. Our goal, with the help of The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, is to help the people who have given so much on our behalf overcome these obstacles and resume a productive and fulfilling life.
- This is why we decided to create "Operation Soldier Assist". Our goals are as follows: Create public awareness of the needs of these young men and women, and to encourage public participation in the Adopt-A-Soldier program to help our deployed personnel; Operation Soldier Assist to purchase and ship items needed by our troops; Expand Soldier Assist's mission into helping severely injured soldiers and their families.
- Pendleton 8, are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY! Help their defense funds.
- The primary purpose of this web site is to thank our American Veterans who have served in the United States Military. You will also find buttons giving you information on many other topics which are related to our American service personal, patriotic crafts, our flag, Veterans holidays, American wars and conflicts, memorials, teacher activities, etc., as well as other websites which will give you additional information on a variety of related topics.
- NROTC takes great pride in providing FREE Blue Star Service Banners as a symbol of support for our military men and women. As also, we recognize the sacrifices of their loved ones. It is only by the gracious donations of foundations, ordinary citizens and the business community, that we are able to do this. A "Blue Star Service Award" certificate is included with every Blue Star Service Banner.
- Operation Completion is a series of pro-military rallies being held across the United States beginning in late May and ending in early August. Our mission is to provide constructive support for our troops and reinforce the mentality that we need to defend America and to support the War on Terror to Victory.
- Salute The Troops is available to schools and businesses in the community, offering ideas and planning projects designed to implement good character and honor our men and women in uniform.
Eleven Marines Run Marathons
- Eleven Marines will be running marathons to help raise money for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. This fund helps wounded Marines, sailors, and other military members serving with Marine units, during the very difficult rehabilitation process. They have already assisted more than 1,400 wounded men and women, but it is certain that there will be more who will need help. GOAL=$30,000 See donors -
YellowRibbonSG.org
- Our mission is to support the men and women of the United States active military forces deployed to foreign shores through prayers, letters, and "wish list" packages on behalf of all Americans. Encourage their continued dedication to the protection of the United States and the endorsement of peace on earth around the world.
InjuredMarinesFund.org
- Our mission is to raise funds for Injured Marines and their families. Our severely wounded Marines continue to fight battles here at home with their struggle to adjust to their injuries. Our mission is to provide financial support to injured Marines while they continue their long road to recovery and to continue to support the "Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund"
SupportAmericasArmedForces.com
- Support America's Armed Forces' mission is to help improve the morale, and welfare of members of the armed forces of the United States of America wherever they may be and in whatever way possible, so that they can focus on the mission at hand and return safely to loved ones when their job is done.
OurMilitaryKids.org
- Our Military Kids, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, dedicated to funding essential extracurricular activities for school-aged children of deployed and severely injured Reserve and National Guard military personnel.
FamiliesUnitedMission.com
- Families United for Our Troops and Their Mission is a not-for-profit 501(c)(4) organization. We are a grassroots coalition of Gold Star families, veterans, families with loved ones in harm's way, and Americans who share a deep appreciation for our men and women in uniform and support them in their efforts to make America safer by winning the War On Terror.
http://HomesForOurTroops.org
- Homes for Our Troops is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization strongly committed to helping those who have selflessly given to their country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries. We assist injured service men and women and their immediate families by raising donations of money, building materials and professional labor and coordinating the process of building a new home or adapting an existing home for handicapped accessibility.
http://MilitaryFamiliesVoiceOfVictory.com
- Military Families Voice of Victory was concieved by a family with three sons actively serving in the Marines and U.S. Army. We are still a very small group but hope to grow. It has become painfully obvious that only a small portion of the Military Community is currently heard by the Main Stream Media. It has also become painfully obvious that if we do not organize to speak out we will not be heard.
http://MoveAmericaForward.org
- Move America Forward will be conducting the "You Don't Speak for Me, Cindy" caravan beginning next week. It will feature military family members who have loved ones serving in the war against terrorism in Iraq or Afghanistan. The delegation will be led by Deborah Johns of Marine Moms. (Her son has served in Operation Iraqi Freedom).
http://saluteheroes.org
- The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is a non-partisan 501(c) (3) organization, created to provide an easy and meaningful way for individuals, corporations and others to help our severely wounded and disabled veterans and their families rebuild their lives. Donations are tax-deductible.
TreatTheTroops.org
- Jeanette Cram loves to bake cookies for the military men and women serving our country. She and her mixer are tireless. And it's contagious. Her friends, often referred to as "Crumbs," help the Cookie Lady make the batter, pack the cookies, prepare the shipping and customs labels, and clean up her kitchen. She bakes chocolate chip cookies (replacing the chocolate chips with M&Ms in the summertime) and oatmeal raisin cookies, and fills in the packages with candies, toiletries and note cards. Treat The Troops is not a business, but is a volunteer effort to support our soldiers. Her reward is not only the good feeling she has inside her, but also the hundreds of thank-you letters that fill her five scrapbooks . Requests from soldiers receive highest priority.
PatrioticPillowProject.com
- War has left many of our service Men & Women wounded! We collectively around this great Nation would like to let them know how much we appreciate their sacrifices. We will stitch our prayers & care into each pillow that will be created for each special honorable recipient. A Thank you note will be included so each brave, wounded G.I. will know how very much we care about each & everyone of them. These Pillows are compact but powerful.
Hugs4SmilesUSA.org
- When you volunteer, Hugs4SmilesUSA assigns you a deployed hero's family and/or the hero. You then send the hero two care packages, Packaged Hugs, each month. If the soldier's family has also been adopted, they receive one package each month.
ChildrenOfBaghdad.com
- CHILDRENOFBAGHDAD.COM is an operation created by Task Force Thunder (1/141st FA BN, 256 BCT, Louisiana Army National Guard) while deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III. We are asking for help in donating items to the Iraqi children in hopes of bettering their lives, and in turn the future of their country. Please help fight terrorism by donating to a child today! Site includes contact information and photographs.
Operation Support Our Troops Ilinois
- Illinois Branch of the national Organization - Operation Support Our Troops (OSOT). OSOT is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting our troops serving in harms' way.
Operation-Support-Our-Troops.org
- This website is about our troops, for our troops! We are so indebted to the men and women serving in our Armed Forces for our safety and freedom that we dedicate this website to them!  Thank you Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen!!
AmericasHeroes.us
- America's Heroes of Freedom is a Not-for-profit (501c3) Organization that honors, heals and educates those who acted heroically, patriotically, and unselfishly such as our armed forces, civil servants, EMS (Emergency Medical Services, e.g. Fire, Police, Rescue), physicians, nurses, and all volunteers who serve daily in the protection of our freedom.
MilMin.com
- Military Ministry is a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ International. Our Headquarters is located in Newport News, VA amid the largest concentration of military bases and headquarters in the United States.
AmericanHeroesProgram.com
- Our soldiers risk their lives every day to keep us safe and free. The American Heroes Program(tm) provides a convenient, inexpensive way to say thank you. Please take a minute to see how easy it is to send meaningful expressions of your gratitude to troops overseas, and to wounded soldiers under medical care here in the States.
ProudPatriots.com
- Proud Patriots is a group of private Americans who are working to ensure that our brave military heroes receive the support we believe they deserve. OPERATION VALENTINE coming soon.
TreatsForTroops.com
- Our Mission is simple. Treats for Troops provides a safe, easy way to support American soldiers all over the world, every day of the year.
OperationIraqiChildren.org
- Operation Iraqi Children is a grassroots program that aims to provide concerned Americans with the means to reach out to the Iraqi people and help support our soldiers' attempts to assist them.
CellphonesForSoldiers.com
- Cell Phones for Soldiers program was started by thirteen year old Brittany Bergquist and her twelve year old brother Robbie of Norwell MA. Jim Kelly, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback of the Buffalo Bills is a proud sponsor of Cell Phones for Soldiers.
usa-enduring-freedom.com
- To provide a strong, supportive environment in which the central focus is our pride in America's Uniformed Services Personnel Past, Present, and Future.
KilledInActionFund.org
- In the pursuit of liberating these victims of oppression in Afghanistan and Iraq, the ultimate sacrifice is being made by hundreds of America's finest young military personnel. Many leave behind a spouse and small children. Unable to afford the life insurance that was offered to them, they must now survive on the insufficient standard military death benefit of $12,000. It is the goal of the Enduring Freedom KIA Fund to give financial aid to those needy and deserving families.
AmericanSupport.org
- Having lived through the Sixties and the Vietnam War I realized being silent was an excuse for fear. Fear that I was only one voice in a majority of protesters and would never be heard or could make a difference.
LeavingTheMilitary.blogspot.com
- This publications stands to provide veterans, and those soon-to-be veterans, with a wealth of information gathered from personal and professional experiences and valuable research. I can help you with anything from your career to using your VA home loan, and everything in between.
SupportForOurSoldiers.org
- Welcome to "A Soldiers' Wish List"! We are a non-profit organization aiding the American troops in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, and Kosovo by fulfilling their wishes.
SpecialOps.org
- The Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) began in 1980 as the Col. Arthur D. "Bull" Simons Scholarship Fund. The Bull Simons Fund was created after the Iranian hostage rescue attempt to provide college educations for then 17 children surviving the nine men killed or incapacitated at Desert One. It was named in honor of the legendary Army Green Beret, Bull Simons, who repeatedly risked his life on rescue missions.
KeystoneSoldiers.com
- Message board for public messages of support. Also event calendar, picture gallery, polls, penpal information, contributed articles, stories, and quotes, and links.
KeystoneMarines.com
KeystoneSailors.com
KeystoneAirForce.com
- We are a 100% volunteer non profit organization. Through our site you can show your support by adopting a Marine/Soldier/Sailor/Airman (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 for just $25.00.
AdoptAPlatoon.org
- The AdoptaPlatoon Soldier Support Effort� founded in 1998 is a nonprofit 501C-3 organization managed nationwide by volunteer mothers to ensure that deployed United States Service members in all branches of the military are not forgotten...
Military Exchange Prepaid Calling Cards
- Anyone can buy prepaid calling cards though the PX/BX and they get mailed directly to soldiers.
SoldierMemorialFund.org
- Everyone who watches Fox News knows Gen. Vallely - this fund was set up for his son Scott who was killed in Basic Airbourne Course training on April 20,2004 - They are sending Christmas gifts to our soldiers overseas and need donations asap.






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