Soldiers' Angels

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Soldiers' Angels
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Words from a Soldier

• It's not the "things" that are sent that matter
  to us, it's the thought. That's the power ALL of
  you have who take the time to send things. You
  can change the worst day into the best day, in a
  split second. - MP in Iraq

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Three Options

• Adopt a Soldier
• Monetary Donations
• Item Donations

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Adopt a Soldier

• When you adopt you are committing to sending a
  card or letter each week, and a minimum of 1 or 2
  care packages a month. This is one of the most
  important things that can be done to help bring
  home a healthy hero it is so very important for
  each of them to know they are loved and
  supported, and your letters and care packages
  prove just that. 
• Care packages do not have to be expensive you
  can put together your own (we have a detailed
  list of the most-requested items for you--snacks,
  hygiene products, and games or magazines). 

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Monetary Donations

• Angels have premade care packages that can be
  purchased.
• As with all donations to Soldiers' Angels, your
  donation is tax deductible to the full extent
  allowed by law. Please consult your tax adviser
  for further information.

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Item Donation List

• Food
• Powdered Drink Mixes (individual packets are
  best)
• Cookies
• Crackers
• Pretzels
• Tuna in a pouch
• Beef, chicken or turkey jerky
• Cheese spread (no aerosol cans!)
• Ramen noodles
• Snack cakes
• Gum
• Nuts
• Granola bars
• Pop Tarts
• Dried fruit
• Trail mix
• Pistachios
• Raisins
• Red licorice twists

Sports Equipment Baseballs Baseball gloves
Soccer balls Basketballs Volleyballs Squirt
guns Frisbees      Entertainment AA AAA
batteries Craft kits Scrapbooking crafts Books
(mysteries, action, drama, science fiction).
Magazines new or nearly new -(sports, news,
entertainment, travel, nature) Playing
cards Small hand-held games Crossword
puzzles CD's\DVD's
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Donation Items (cont.)

• MiscellaneousBlank cardsStationary,
  paperPensLettersZiploc bags (sandwich, qt.,
  gal. sizes)
• Please keep in mind that all food items must be
  in the manufacturers original packaging.
• NO chocolate - 110 degree heat and chocolate do
  not mix well, though MMs are fine.
• Ziploc bags make sure that potentially leaky
  items dont make a mess during shipping, and
  service members use them to keep sand out of
  their things while in the desert.
• Soldiers' Angels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.  Upon
  request, we will be happy to provide you a tax
  receipt for your donation.
• If you have any questions, please email Soldiers'
  Angels or call us at [phone].

Hygiene Supplies Facial cleansing pads
Moisturizing lotion Wet Wipes Eye drops Lip
balm Toothpaste Toothbrushes Soap Body wash
Shampoo and conditioner Deodorant Sun block Foot
powder