HEROES IN TRANSITION
Events and Fundraisers Winter 2019
The Coast Guard
A pure example of the greatness of our warriors
What profession, or group of civilians, with families to feed, would
continue to work without a pay check? I truly marvel at the dedication
of our men and women who have taken an oath and have honored that oath
to the ultimate extreme. It is our Coast Guard men and women who are
always faced with servicing—a perpetual deployment—ever-ready to protect
us. In this environment, it is time for us to gather together to show
all our Coast Guard men, women and their families our support. How many
boaters have been saved by these brave men and women when no one else
would dare venture out into the wild seas? How many of our children and
adults have been saved from their persistent fight in blocking drugs
from entering this country?  Our commercial and private vessels can
travel our seas knowing that there is a big Brother out there, watching
and guarding. It is now our time to “guard and protect” them and their
families. Without a paycheck since December 31st, we need to step up to
the plate. There are babies and children to feed, bills to pay and the
essentials of everyday life to be attended to.
We at HIT have been there since the "first" of January. Please help us in
helping them. Our CARE 4 OUR COASTIES Campaign is one area that you can
help. A donation of a roll of paper towels, a container of laundry
detergent, or a package of toilet paper--these are items that are not
necessarily available to food pantries. Although we have quadrupled our
financial support to the greatest food pantry on Joint Base Cape Cod,
FRESH Market, we also recognized the need for non-food items.  Please
look into your heart and consider supporting us in supplying these
necessities for our Coast Guard families. It is time for us to do our
“rescue mission” for them!
Thank you from the heart,
Cyndy Jones
President/Gold Star Parent of Capt. Eric A. Jones, USMC
Care 4 Our Coasties

Heroes In Transition is leading the charge in assisting our Coast Guard Active Duty and Veteran families here on the Cape.

In the past two weeks, since the shutdown, HIT has given (320) $20 gift cards totaling $6,400 to the Coast Guard Spouses Association.
This month HIT donated an additional $6,000 to Falmouth Service Center to purchase more fresh fruits and vegetables for the food pantry. T he FRESH Market is held twice a month at Joint Base Cape Cod to provide
food to members and dependents of all military branches.

HIT is able to offer this assistance because of the funds and support that each of you bring through our HIT AND Ruck4HIT fundraisers! THANK YOU for continuing to support the work we do! 
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Support HIT's Care 4 Our Coasties Drive Happening now through Jan 31st

Since January 22, HIT continued its mission of assisting the Coast Guard families on Cape by beginning an essentials drive called Care 4 Our Coasties. 

Together with  The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod ,  Marshland Restaurants and Bakery ,  Cape Cod Coffee  and  Ruck4HIT , we're partnering on a "Care 4 Our Coasties" campaign to collect essential items for over 1,100 service members in the Coast Guard stationed across all units on Cape Cod.



The drive started Tuesday, January 21 and runs to Thursday, January 31

Here are the Essential Items we are collecting:
*Paper towels 
*Toilet paper
*Tissue boxes
*30-75 ounce free and clear laundry detergent (free of all scents and dyes)
*Dish soap
*Kitchen trash bags
*Soap bars for sensitive skin (free of all scents and dyes)
*For sanitary reasons, please drop off individually wrapped paper towels and rolls of toilet paper*
These items will give our Coast Guard families and service members up to 2 weeks reprieve from purchasing necessary day-to-day items.


*You can drop off items at all Cooperative Bank locations ( www.thecooperativebankofcapecod.com/about/locations/ )

Marshland Restaurants at 109 Route 6A in Sandwich; 315 Cotuit Road in Sandwich; and at 986 State Road 3A in Plymouth

Cape Cod Coffee in  Mashpee Commons ; 348 Main Street in Mashpee; and 480 Barnstable Road at the  Barnstable Municipal Airport .

Please help us support those in the Coast Guard who continue to serve our country and keep us safe while facing the financial uncertainty, stress, and pain that has come with the shutdown.



Spread the word about these fundraisers by sharing them on social media and telling your family and friends!  
Attend the Valentine's Dance at the Flying Bridge on February 16th  
The cost to attend the Valentine’s Night fundraiser is $10 per person and will include live music. Tickets can be purchased at the Flying Bridge in advance or at the door the night of the event. All funds raised will go to HIT, which will distribute them to the Falmouth Service Center’s FRESH Market.
Thank You For Supporting Our Heroes!