NATIONAL FUNDRAISER AT PANDA EXPRESS THIS FRIDAY!
On Friday, September 11th we will have our first national fundraiser at all US locations of Panda Express restaurants!
Enjoy your meal anytime during their operating hours on September 11th (open hours vary by location)and they will donate 28% to Operation Support Our Troops-America!
Please Note: All Orders MUST be placed online for either delivery or To-Go to qualify for this fundraiser. This fundraiser is not valid for in restaurant ordering.
Enter 900197 in the promo box during online checkout.
You can place your order in advance too!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are excited to have two outdoor fundraisers coming up and we need volunteer help!

Little Smoke Fundraiser in Villa Park
  • Friday, September 18: 3 PM-6 PM to set up for event.
  • Saturday, September 19: 6 PM-11 PM. The event is in Villa Park and mask will be required. We will need help with food service, silent auction, and raffle. This event is outdoors /open garage so please dress for the weather.
  • Sunday, September 20: 11 AM-2 PM for take down/clean up.

Mini-Golf Outing at Lost Mountain Adventures Mini-Golf in Woodridge.
Saturday, October 3 from 9:45 AM-1 PM. Lunch ticket included! This is an outdoor volunteer opportunity, so dress for the weather!

CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer!
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE
LITTLE SMOKE FUNDRAISER ON SEPTEMBER 19th!
Tickets are now available for the annual Little Smoke Fundraiser hosted by Carl Pedersen. CLICK HERE to email Carl for tickets and more info or visit their Little Smoke Chicago Facebook page.
GET TICKETS FOR OUR MINI-GOLF OUTING!
BECOME AN OSOT ANGEL!
MONTHLY GIVING
We recently developed a new program to make donating monthly easier called OSOT'S Angels. You can set up monthly donations for a specific amount to cover shipping costs for our Comfort and Care Package Program, or you can set up a different amount. You can do this through PayPal, by check or money order, or by credit card through our online form or call us with the information. Join OSOT's Angels and receive a special OSOT's Angels T-shirt after donating for three consecutive months!  If you have any questions or need more information please call us at 630-971-1150.

$18 Each Month Ships 6 Boxes a Year!
$36 Each Month Covers the Shipping Cost of 1 Box Per Month (12 Boxes Over One Year)!
$72 Each Month Covers the Shipping Cost of 2 Care Packages Per Month (24 Per Year)!
$144 Ships 4 Boxes Per Month (48 Per Year)!
 
CLICK HERE For More Information!
BLUE STAR FAMILIES SURVEY
CLICK HERE to access the survey.
RESTAURANT FUNDRAISERS
NATIONAL FUNDRAISER at PANDA EXPRESS on Friday, September 11
This is our first National Fundraiser at Panda Express. You can order online at any Panda Express in the US! You must place your order online ONLY, this special fundraiser will not be honored for orders placed in the restaurant. CLICK HERE for more information and the website to place your order.
Home Run Inn--Thursday, October 22
1280 W. Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, 60440 from 11:00 AM-9:00 PM and 20% donated to OSOT-America, CLICK HERE for the flyer as you must show the image from your smartphone or the flyer for us to receive the proceeds!
ITEMS NEEDED FOR OUR
COMFORT AND CARE PACKAGE PROGRAM!
Our inventory is getting extremely low on some important items for our Comfort and Care Package Program and our friends at You Give Goods have set up a way to purchase items we need online, shipping is included and all items will be delivered to our warehouse. CLICK HERE for more info!

Items we are in need of:
--Letters and Cards to the Troops. These are one of the most valuable items because the letters and cards of support remind them how much they are appreciated and valued. If you are able to write letters and cards for us or can organize a group to help, please let us know!

Food Items
– Canned Fruit (16oz or less, no glass, no fruit cups)–COMPLETELY OUT OF STOCK, Urgently Needed
– Pouched Chicken or Tuna–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed
– Individual Cold Drink Mix (Gatorade, Propel, Lemonade Singles, etc.)–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed

Non-Food Items
– Mouthwash (17oz or smaller)–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed
– Shampoo (16 oz or less)–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed
– Band-Aids–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed
– Pain Relief Medications (Tylenol and Advil)–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed
– Cough Drops-EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed
– Shaving cream/gel (non-aerosol only)–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed
– Disposable Razors–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed

CLICK HERE for the full list of products we need or call us at 630-971-1150.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR OUR STOCKING PROGRAM!
We are only a few short months from beginning to stuff stockings for deployed troops serving in harm's way! Please consider donating some needed items for the stockings as last year we sent out 8,000 stockings! If you have any questions, please email us by CLICKING HERE or call us at 630-971-1150.
UPCOMING PACKING DATES
Upcoming Packing Dates:

Thursday, September 17 from 9 AM-1 PM
Saturday, September 19 from 9 AM-1 PM

Thursday, September 24 from 9 AM-1 PM

SOME G.I. YOGA IN-PERSON CLASSES RESUME!
Hello GI Yoga Friends! 

We have a new schedule this week and going forward: 

No class on Mondays, in person or Live. Monday nights are on hiatus. 

Wednesday In Person and Live 

Friday In Person only (for now) 

Wednesday : 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Judd Kendall VFW 908 Jackson Ave, Naperville & Live on YouTube, CLICK HERE.

Fridays, at 10 AM-11 AM at the Medill Room at the Visitor's Center at Cantigny Park. Registration required, please CLICK HERE.
Free parking, just tell the gate attendant that you are there for GI Yoga. 

And last but not least, our friend Nate, founder of Bo Yoga ( the yoga poles we love) is having free Qi Gong classes on Tuesdays in September. CLICK HERE for the email from him and directions on how to sign up (send him an email to rsvp and get the zoom invite by CLICKING HERE) They are free, he has a suggested donation. 

Phew, that was a lot! 
Stay safe and Be Well,
Kate
MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION
Please consider donating financially to help support our programs.
LETTER OF THE WEEK
OSOT
Thank you for the awesome care packages you sent to our platoon here in Iraq! We run the Army Post Offices in 8 locations all over Iraq! The amazing amount you guys send all over the world is greatly appreciated. Thank you so very much. Your selfless service to us in never unnoticed. God's speed until we are all home.
Much love from the 328th postal platoon
SGT D.S.
SCOTT MAXSON'S CONTACT INFO
If you have a question for Scott Maxson, OSOT-America's Executive Director please email him at smaxson@osotamerica.org by CLICKING HERE or call 630-971-1150.
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 2019
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 2019
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 2019
CLICK HERE for images from Friday's VIP/Media event.
CLICK HERE for images from Saturday's event.