A Salute To Veterans

This page is our way of saying "Thanks" to veterans, past and present. They give so much and ask for so little in return. It is because of them that we are able to live our lives in relative peace and enjoy the freedoms that we take for granted in the US. No matter how you feel about war, the American Soldier is always ready, able, and willing to make the necessary sacrifices to get the job done to protect our way of life. We need to do our part to let them know how much we appreciate them and support them when they need us. Below you will find links to several organizations that support veterans. Please visit them to see how you can help.

"Let's Say Thanks" is a nationwide joint-partnership program between XEROX and Give2TheTroops. The program allows citizens across the nation to recognize U.S. troops stationed overseas by sending them free postcards! All cards are then sent to Give2TheTroops nine branches and then forwarded overseas to our deployed troops. (Overseas postage costs are paid by Give2TheTroops.)

Give2TheTroops supports our troops by raising money and assembling item donations to be sent to our troops overseas.

PLEASE HELP They need donations to send the care packages. Their funds are low and they have more than 20,000 troops waiting for their help. The packages are ready to ship, but they need your financial support to ship them.

Operation Gratitude (based in California) is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization which seeks to lift troops' morale, and bring a smile to their faces by sending care packages to individual service members overseas. Give2TheTroops is proud to contribute to their Mission.

"America Supports You" is a nationwide program launched by the Department of Defense, which recognizes citizens' support for our military men and women and communicates that support to members of our Armed Forces at home and abroad. Give2TheTroops is proud to be part of this special program and honored by their endorsement.

The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense organization promoting cooperation and understanding between National Guard and Reserve members and their civilian employers and resolving conflicts which may arise from an employee's military commitment. The Connecticut ESGR Committee directly sponsors and endorses Give2TheTroops.

MyTownHall.info links people with community resources and local businesses to enhance the support services provided to residents and merchants in each community. They've been a large contributor to Give2TheTroops getting the word out about our volunteer opportunities and events.

Heavenly Wood Works, Inc. was founded by Marlena Marchesi, who believes that a little hope often goes a long way. The company designs wooden boxes - called "My God Box" and "My Prayer Box". They have donated HUNDREDS of their products to the Give2TheTroops organization. Give2TheTroops strongly believes these boxes will help our troops and their family members find spiritual comfort in everyday life.

These calendars contain hilarious comics that poke fun at the challenging situations soldiers face in the military. The idea was developed by illustrator SPC Kevin Riha (a Give2TheTroops care package recipient) and MSG Terrance Popp, both Army Veterans. They regularly donate calendars to Give2TheTroops.

Auto Donation Depot LLC accepts cars on behalf of Give2TheTroops, Inc. Please consider donating your car as another tax-exempt way to help our charity! For information on how to donate your vehicle, please call (860) 548-9838

Keystone Soldiers is an affiliate of Give2TheTroops, located in Pennsylvania. Its web site provides information on how every patriotic American can do their part to show support to the troops. As a Give2TheTroops affiliate they are able to offer more efficient and effective support to the troops.

An organization for mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of our country

BlueStarMothers of America
An organization comprised of mothers who now have, or have had, children serving in the military.

Disabled American Veterans
An organization which helps to build better lives for America’s disabled veterans and their families.

Fallen Heroes Last Wish Foundation
A foundation which aims to grant the last wish of the U.S. service-members who have been lost in Operation Iraqi Freedom: providing for their children.

Fallen Patriot Fund
A foundation which helps families of U.S. military personnel who were killed or seriously injured during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.
An organization which connects and assists widows and widowers of active duty personnel killed while serving on active duty.

Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation
An organization provides educational scholarships to children of military or Federal law enforcement personnel who were killed on duty or died under extraordinary circumstances while serving our country at home or abroad.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
An organization sponsored by the Department which provides financial assistance to Active duty and retired Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their family members.

Operation First Response
An organization which assists the wounded military and their families with personal and financial needs who are serving our country during OIF and forward.

If you are a tax exempt organization whose sole purpose is to help our troops and would like to have your banner here, simply email me the url and I will pick up a banner and place it on the site.

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