Other Ways In Supporting Our Troops   All Information Below Is Listed In Help Of Supporting Our Troops  A Sign or Banner of Support at your Site There are many to choose from throughout the Internet.  Show you care!  (click link to view the example of my adoptable holiday support signs) Adopt a Service Member in Prayer An initiative of The Presidential Prayer Team Give Blood to the American Red Cross America Stand Up  Excellent Resources, covering many ways to support our troops ArmyMoms USA A very worthwhile organization for Moms of soldiers to communicate with other moms What to Send in a Care Package Courtesy of Army Moms USA Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Mothers who have or have had children serving in the military. We are a non-profit service organization supporting each other, our children and promoting patriotism. An outstanding article Defend America Sign a virtual thank-you card at the Defend America Web Site.  Email Our Military (eMom) An organization and membership that provides encouragement, motivation and moral support to our Military Service  Members directly and primarily through email FirstGov.gov Personnel Locators The information below came from FirstGov News, FirstGov.gov: Locate Americans Abroad in an Emergency; Military Personnel Locators ; Guide for Military to Call Home (from wherever they are) Gifts from the Homefront The Army and Air Force Exchange has partnered with gift certificate company Certifichecks to accept donations for gift certificates the soldiers can use to buy merchandise on bases. For more information, check the Web site or call 1-877-770-GIFT (4438) Homes for Our Troops Website Their mission is to build specially adapted homes for our severely disabled soldiers and their families. Iraq War Veteran Organ., Military Discounts Military Discounts for veterans and active duty soldiers Letters For our Troops! Victoria/Letters  Letters for our Troops needs help! They need Americans nationwide who will write letters, or post cards, which will be included with care packages for our troops that are deployed.  Email Victoria for more information.  Marine Moms A place to connect and share Military Moms To support ALL military families of ALL branches - To provide support and encouragement to the families who have a loved one serving, to share the love of Jesus Christ - to  support our troops who put them selves in harms way everyday so we can be free. Military Mail/Friends of Our Troops Where you can have mail sent to relatives, friends and even units at home and abroad in the military. Oconus.com Overseas Military Portal featuring stores that offer APO/FPO Shipping.  Also featured at site is access to a database that tells you what is restricted for individual zip codes where packages are sent. Operation AC Operation AC (Room Air Conditioners) was founded by a mother doing a great job of supporting our troops and getting others to help. At this site you can adopt a soldier, make a donation, or if you are a Soldier in need you can make a request.  During the cold season, Operation AC sends heaters. Operation Dear Abby Send an free e-mail greeting via Operation Dear Abby Operation Iraqi Freedom: Friends and Allies Fund Supporting those families that lost loved ones in the war and building a Memorial so they will never be forgotten Operation Military Pride Offers several ways to help support our troops.  Plenty of resource information available, including how to and what to send in care packages.   Also offers a restriction check for APO Zip Codes ourtesy of ocunus.com Operation Uplink The DOD also suggests donating a calling card through Operation Uplink so soldiers can stay connected to family and friends. At your request, they will also send a free calling card to a family member in active service overseas Operation USO Care Package Is among the organizations the DOD recommends. A $25 donation sponsors one care package and personalized card for a soldier. Those wanting to contribute can do so through the Web site or by calling 1-866-USO-GIVE. The USO ships the packages each day on the deploying troops flights Among the assortment of items that might be included in one of the patriotic packages are a prepaid calling card, a disposable camera, sunscreen, lip balm, shampoo, conditioner, a toothbrush and toothpaste, magazines, non-perishable snacks and candy, CDs and playing cards Ships Project, The This group sends handmade items to our troops overseas. This group has permission from DoD to continue sending items, even with the new request. Any questions can be sent to ShipSupport@webtv.net. The message will get to the heads of the group and will be answered correctly. (This very meaningful and worthwhile project was provided by Donna Betz) Stars and Stripes The daily military newspaper Stars and Stripes has a "Messages of Support" program allowing friends and family of deployed service members to e-mail announcements or uplifting notes of 50 words or less to messages@estripes.com (NOTE: Temperarily suspended, fund needed to continue) United States Department of Defense Up-to-Date News Releases       In The Tables Below Is Name Of Other Sites In Ways To Support Our Troops You May View Them By Clicking On Name Of Site Listed In Tables Below.     4 The Troops Carolina Troop Supporters  Letters from Home Operation Hero Miles  Adopt a Platoon Citizens Helping Heroes Military Child Education Coalition Operation Homefront American Red Cross Give2TheTroops  Military Housing Assistance Fund  Operation Military Pride   A Million Thanks   Have a Heart/Adopt a Soldier Military Pets Foster Project Operation Mom  Angels In Camouflage Help Our Troops Call Home Military Phone Card  Operation Noble Foster  Angels of Mercy Homefront Hugs USA National Military Family Association Operation Purple Armed Services YMCA   Homes for Our Troops, Inc.  National Next of Kin Registry  Operation Shoebox Red Cross - Military Members & Families  Hugs from Home Operation Child Care  Operation Stephen's Touch Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.  Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund Operation Enduring Response Operation Support Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. - Chapter 5 Intrepid Museum Foundation Operation Gratitude   Operation Troop Appreciation Salute America's Heroes Send a Message To Our Soldiers Shadow Warrior Soldiers’ Angels SI Yellow Ribbon Campaign Spirit of America  The American Legion The Home Front Cares Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors   USA Cares USA Freedom Corps USO USO Care Package Veterans of Foreign Wars    Voices From Home Foundation      Return To This Page Was Last Updated On Wednesday, March 02, 2005 02:02:11 PM All My Visitors Since November, 2001 ©2005-2001 Our American Hero's  All Rights Reserved.  No Part Of  Our American Hero's May Be Copied Or  Re-Used Without Expressed Written Consent ©2001-2005 Some Of The Information And Photo's  Come To Us From Fox News & Department Of Defense Homeland Security  & AmericanStandsUp  White House Gov. 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