This month I am really excited about the charity I'm highlighting in the 'Donation Corner'. (Not that I'm not usually excited, but this one was a very recent find and very worthy.) Regardless of your opinions on the current war, I'm sure most of you agree that our troops need and deserve our support in any way possible. AnySoldier.com is a website designed to connect those who want to donate/support with soldiers currently serving. The website allows you to select a solider and then view his/her list of requests, which you can send. Most items are food (unfortunately homemade goodies are not allowed), phone cards, movies, or books. Also, there is a section related to sending letters to soldiers. Most of these men and women feel very disconnected from home, and a friendly letter is the most requested item. (Also listed on this site are links to similar programs for Marines, Airmen, Sailors and Coast Guards.)
If you feel this might take more time and effort than you currently have, but you'd still like to contribute, check out TreatAnySoldier.com where you can select a soldier and then have a premade package sent, without you having to even leave your house. These packages are categorized by goodies, hygiene, entertainment, etc.
There are over 3,000 soldiers currently signed up with this program. They are far from home and facing things every day that most of us cannot imagine, in addition to being separated from their families. Please help them know they have not been forgotten!
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