By Isabella York
America is all about national pride and love for the country, and no one embodies this more than the brave men and women who knowingly endanger their lives for their countrymen. One downside of their efforts is that they don’t get to enjoy the normal, everyday affairs we are lucky to have.
In fact, not many of them will get to come home this season to be able to spend Christmas with their families. In light of this, a number of concerned individuals have banded together to form charities. Their objective is to provide all sorts of aid, from financial to recreational, for US troops and their families.
Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas. They may hail from a single state, but the Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas charity is dedicated to helping US troops from all 50 states. Their main objective is to provide aid financially or via packaged goods such as canned food, toiletries, medical supplies, and other necessities. Efforts are concentrated on troops who serve in the most remote areas of the world, but the charity strives to extend a helping hand to all soldiers everywhere.
Military Connections. Another organization that strives to provide financial and material aid for soldiers is Military Connections. This holiday season, in honor of Christmas, they have created a project entitled Christmas Stocking. It aims to provide cheer to US soldiers who won’t be home for Christmas with their loved ones. One way they do this is by sending Christmas cards included in the care packages. They have also affiliated themselves with Macy’s department store, offering gift wrapping services for donations, which are forwarded to the troops via care package.
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Bringing Christmas Cheer to Soldiers and Their Families
By Isabella York
America is all about national pride and love for the country, and no one embodies this more than the brave men and women who knowingly endanger their lives for their countrymen. One downside of their efforts is that they don’t get to enjoy the normal, everyday affairs we are lucky to have.
In fact, not many of them will get to come home this season to be able to spend Christmas with their families. In light of this, a number of concerned individuals have banded together to form charities. Their objective is to provide all sorts of aid, from financial to recreational, for US troops and their families.
Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas. They may hail from a single state, but the Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas charity is dedicated to helping US troops from all 50 states. Their main objective is to provide aid financially or via packaged goods such as canned food, toiletries, medical supplies, and other necessities. Efforts are concentrated on troops who serve in the most remote areas of the world, but the charity strives to extend a helping hand to all soldiers everywhere.
Military Connections. Another organization that strives to provide financial and material aid for soldiers is Military Connections. This holiday season, in honor of Christmas, they have created a project entitled Christmas Stocking. It aims to provide cheer to US soldiers who won’t be home for Christmas with their loved ones. One way they do this is by sending Christmas cards included in the care packages. They have also affiliated themselves with Macy’s department store, offering gift wrapping services for donations, which are forwarded to the troops via care package.
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