Our next packing dates are Thursday, December 1st and Saturday, December 3rd from 9-1.
We have a lot of sorting to do and we need to prepare for packing in 2017!
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSIONS
We are very grateful for all the work that Document Imaging Dimensions put forth during 2016 to raise funds for OSOT-America...they raised over
$92,000 for our programs! Thank you!
HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 8th
Please let us know as soon as possible if you will be able to attend the OSOT-America Annual Holiday Party by CLICKING HEREto RSVP.
VETERAN'S DAY SHOP AND DROP
Our Shop and Drop at six Jewel-Osco locations on Veteran's Day brought in over 3,500 pounds of needed items for our Comfort and Care Packages! Thank you to everyone who volunteered for this great event and thank you to Jewel-Osco and Fifth Third Bank!
LETTER OF THE WEEK
Hi,
I just received the care packages that you sent. I just wanted to take a minute to say THANK YOU! The snacks were devoured quickly by everyone. It's a wonderful feeling that so many people back home support us, and are willing to take the time to reach out to people that they have never met. Once again, thank you so much.
David W.
ROCKIN' FOR THE TROOPS
Make sure and mark your calendars, Rockin' For the Troops will be held on July 22, 2017 at the Kane County Cougars Stadium! We are very excited about this new venue as it will streamline a lot of the efforts and allow our volunteers to enjoy the concert! More details will be coming soon!
TOM AND EDDIE'S FUNDRAISER
Unfortunately, our fundraiser on December 1st has been cancelled since as we did not get enough participants. We will try to schedule another date at a later time.
DONATE NEW HATS AND GLOVES
While you are out doing holiday shopping why not pick up a an extra hat and some gloves to help support veterans transitioning out of homelessness. We will need them no later than December 8th. We are looking for a volunteer or two to help wrap them on December 9th. If you are interested in wrapping these gifts please email Sue by CLICKING HERE.
CANDY CANE DRIVE
Save Those Candy Canes!
We are in need of your candy canes for our Comfort and Care Packages. Last year we were short on candy canes, so we need your help! Please consider donating anytime starting December 1st through January 15th. If you are interested in setting up a collection drive, just let us know and we will help support you with a donation box and flyers!
You can drop the candy canes off at the warehouse (please call first) or at Mail Works located at 1807 S. Washington Street in Naperville (Suite 110).
SHARE YOUR IDEAS
If you have a story idea, a recommendation of what you would like to see in the weekly announcements, or something you would like to share, please email
[email protected] . We would love to hear from you!
CHARITY WATCHDOG RATINGS
OSOT-America is proud to have top ratings from Charity Navigator, Great Nonprofits, a Guidestar Platinum Award and the highest ratings from the Better Business Bureau.
