Some of you know that I work as a newspaper columnist. I'm preparing my annual "I hate Valentine's Day" column, but this year with a difference. Instead of buying useless stuff that no one really likes (I am not including chocolate - that everyone likes) I am going to encourage my readers (and fellow GCers!) to go to
www.anysoldier.com and send a package or letter to one of our troops in harm's way. I got the idea from Whatever with Alexis and Jennifer - my favorite show on Sirrius (
www.whateverradio.com). Please consider helping out a member of our military by sending a package with necessities - the women are especially heart-wrenching, as their lists almost all include feminine hygiene products WE take for granted - but all of the items would obviously really help make a difference for the person who receives it. I think this would be a GREAT activity for a chapter - maybe even for a recruitment philanthropy idea. Teachers - how about having your class write some letters or collect items for a package or two? If you can't send a package, send a card! And do read the information on the site - there are some restrictions on what can be sent, and what is needed has changed somewhat over time.
Thanks!
eta - yes, I know the site has been mentioned before - but rather than bump an old thread and make people wade through stuff I thought I'd just make it simple.
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