Just wanted to tell everyone about a great program called Books for Soldiers that I got to participate with through a drive at my office. Their goal is to facilitate providing soldiers on overseas assignment with 'care packages' of the little things we take for granted- such as books, movies, personal items, etc. and fill a USPS Flat Rate Box ($11 shipped anywhere regardless of weight) I sat down with my daughters today and explained the program and we came up with all kinds if items they thought the soldiers could use- they each filled up a box (after a trip to Wal-Mart with Dad!) They also put in some of their small toys which the program says soldiers like to give away to local children where they are serving. Regardless of political views I think most folks agree the soldiers serving in harms way could use a little love from home. It is certainly a worthy cause when a small effort on our part can brighten someones day over there. HERE is a link to the Books for Soldiers website. And HERE is a list of items they suggest for the care packages- it gives you an idea of what kind of little things they need.
This is wonderful! Thank you! I teach High School Sunday school and this would be a great project to tackle.
