MATCHING DONATIONS
Help us continue our mission of supporting our programs that make a difference in the lives of Gold Star Families, Veterans, Active Duty Military and their families by making a donation as your contribution will be DOUBLED !

We are thrilled to have an anonymous donor who will match donations up to $20,000 through 12/31/19!!
“I cannot thank the team enough. Your willingness to be vulnerable with us allowed us to be vulnerable with each other. That vulnerability, in my opinion, is what allows healing. Gold Star family members don’t find that opportunity often. Thanks so much, with compassion and respect.”

Gold Star Family Member
HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 12th
Our Annual Holiday Party will be held tomorrow, Thursday, December 12th--
CLICK HERE to RSVP today!
BOARD MEMBER APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
If you are interested in applying to become an OSOT-America Board Member, please
CLICK HERE to fill out the application and email it to info@osotamerica.org
or mail it to:
OSOT-America
1807 S. Washington Street
Suite 110, #359
Naperville, IL 60565

Please call 630-971-1150 with any questions.
SANTA HOUSE
Thank you to everyone who volunteered at Santa House in downtown Naperville last night! While kids were waiting to see Santa they stopped by our table to make ornaments and write letters to deployed service members for Military and First Responder Night!
SANTA'S WORKSHOP
Thank you to everyone who donated products, sorted products, filled and packed stockings! This year's Santa's Workshop was AMAZING! We are finished with stockings for 2019, but we will be back to packing our Comfort and Care Packages next month.

The 2020 schedule will be available soon!
LETTER OF THE WEEK
"Thank you from the men and women of NATO Special operations."
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Presentation Team:
If you love to share our mission and how we help our military community--We Need You! Our Volunteer Presentation Team needs a Team Leader as well. If you are interested in volunteering in this very important role please CLICK HERE to email us!
BILL RICKERT'S CONTACT INFO
If you have a question for Bill Rickert, OSOT-America's Executive Director please email him by  CLICKING HERE .
SUICIDE PREVENTION
We have experienced an increased level of interaction with veterans through our Veterans Assistance Program as well as our other programs regarding depression and suicidal thoughts. If you know a veteran that would be in need of help, please see the contact numbers you can share:

Military One Source  
1-800-342-9647

National Suicide Prevention Hotline  
1-800-273-8255
CHARITY WATCHDOG RATINGS AND AWARDS
OSOT-America is proud to have top ratings from Charity Navigator, Great Nonprofits, and a Guidestar Platinum Award...and our newest award from Chamber 630 for the Best Not-For-Profit Charity. 
Operation Support Our Troops-America
www.osotamerica.org
630-971-1150
MEDIA LINKS--2 Million Pounds of Comfort and Care
CLICK HERE to watch Stacey Baca from ABC 7 Chicago at our warehouse.
CLICK HERE to see the AM560 The Answer interview.
CLICK HERE to watch the NC-TV segment.
CLICK HERE to hear the WBBM Newsradio interview.

MEDIA LINKS--Over The Edge Fundraiser
CLICK HERE for the ABC-7 Chicago News segment with Stacey Baca
CLICK HERE for the NC-17 TV segment
CLICK HERE for The Naperville Sun article
CLICK HERE for The Daily Herald article

PHOTOGRAPHY LINKS--Over The Edge Fundraiser
CLICK HERE for images from Friday's VIP/Media event.
CLICK HERE for images from Saturday's event.