How to Support The Troops All Year Long

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Support The Troops All Year Long

It’s easy to remember veterans on special holidays that are dedicated to thanking them, but how can you support active troops throughout the year? This article will provide you with tips on how to back the hard working men and women who put their lives on the line so that we can enjoy freedom every day.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Internet Access
Fundraiser
Food
Toiletries
Pen pal
Thank you

Step 1

Fundraiser

Coordinate a community fundraising event. Use money collected to send care packages to troops serving abroad. Include items that might be comforting, such as peanut butter, popular candy bars, homemade cookies, etc. Don’t forget the practical items such as toiletries, stationary, music, and the like.
Step 2

Pen pal

Visit one of many web sites dedicated to finding pen pals for active military personnel. Receiving correspondence can be one of the most uplifting events in a soldiers day.
Step 3

Veterans

Contact an area military base and find out the names of some families whose spouses are serving abroad. See if there is anything that the family might be in need of. Offer to provide sitter services for spouses of active military personnel. Those left behind often have to shoulder the brunt of the entire family responsibility while their loved one is away. Babysitting is just one of many things that can bring some much needed r and r to those that are serving on the home front.
Step 4

Troops

Say thank you. When you come into contact with anyone who is a recognizable veteran or active military person, let them know what it means to you to have brave soldiers willing to sacrifice their health, life, and family so that you can enjoy the freedom to live yours the way you want.