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#6 Books for Soldiers
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Books for Soldiers
353 Jonestown Rd #123
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
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During the first Gulf War, several of my friends from school were in the reserves and were activated to fight the Iraqis. CNN reported that once the soldiers were deployed, they were faced with massive downtime and were restricted to their base due to the travel limitations set by the Saudi government. I am a voracious reader and at the beginning of the Gulf War, I had a closet full of paperback books. Books that were not being used. So instead of selling them at the used book store, I packed them up in small care packages and sent them out to all the soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen I had addresses for. Within a few weeks, I ran out of books before I ran out of addresses. Friends and family members began donating their paperback books and in the end, over 1000 books were sent to the Gulf. After the war, we received many thank-you notes from soldiers who got one of our books. Unless it was time for them to fly back home, mail-call days were one of the most anticipated events of deployment. Regardless of why the military is deployed, the men and women of our armed services are there for us. They deserve our support and if we can make their deployment easier, then all the better.
Volunteer Information
The first step is to join the Forum where you can meet the troops, get help and find out what it is all about. Second, become an official volunteer by filling out, notarizing and sending in your volunteer application. Once your application is approved, you will be able to send troops books, DVDs, games and relief supplies. You will also have access to our Pen Pal area and Post Card Jamboree.
For more information: Books for Soldiers Volunteer Page
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by: catchyseachild
Great cause guys! Also, please consider helping us out at Operation Homefront?!
March 4, 2008
by: hrh
there are soooo many kids who need
someone/anyone to help them.
it makes me crazy to think about
folks breeding without thinking of
the long term welfare of the child.
let's chat up at your group, so
we can make that 2000!!!
February 9, 2008
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I think it is so sad how people want newborns (ahhhh, all they do is scream). I really hope one day my husband and I are completely together to take care of a few young teens who are left over because people want what they want!!! Thats when we'll be there!!
February 9, 2008
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