Dozens of volunteers recently helped us write holiday cards for each soldier on our mailing list. More than 40 handwritten notes were sent to the troops. Many community members found it to be a wonderful opportunity to express their appreciation to soldiers who are overseas during the holidays.
Since our November packaging event, a handful of soldiers who received an OTOH care package have begun corresponding with students from Swift River School and Greenfield Middle School. Two of the soldiers even hope to visit their new “pen pals” upon returning home! It has been a great way for the classrooms to learn more about the soldiers’ everyday lives and what it's like to be away from home.
We wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season and we look forward to working with you in 2011!
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