LETTER OF THE WEEK

Sir/Ma'am, Thank you so much for the care packages! My soldiers absolutely loved the cookies, everyone becomes a kid again when presented with snacks, LOL. Please pass on our thanks to your volunteers and sponsors, you absolutely brought a lot of smiles to the faces of soldiers out here. We appreciate everything you do! Have a blessed day, J

JEWEL-OSCO SHOP AND DROP APRIL 9-10

Our first Shop and Drop of 2021 is right around the corner! We still need to fill a few volunteer shifts for the Danada Square location in Wheaton on April 9th and 10th. CLICK HERE to sign up!

GOOGLE PAY-- NEW DONATION PAYMENT OPTION!

MONTHLY GIVING THROUGH OSOT'S ANGELS We recently developed a new program to make donating monthly easier called OSOT'S Angels. You can set up monthly donations by using a credit card, and now Google Pay! You can set up 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 a credit card, PayPal, or by check or money order. You can also donate 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!

VIRTUAL TRIVIA NIGHT APRIL 21, 7 PM

Test your knowledge of military trivia--a good variety of easy, moderate, and difficult multiple-choice questions. Fun for everyone! Virtual Military Trivia Night will be held on April 21st at 7 PM. Register soon and save $5 off the ticket price! Early bird pricing available for $20 per individual/team ends today 3/31! CLICK HERE for more information and to register

OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE CLOSED FRIDAY, APRIL 2

ARMED FORCES DAY GOLF MARATHON FUNDRAISER

We will have our very first Armed Forces Day Golf Marathon Fundraiser on May 15, 2021, at Zigfield Troy Golf Course in Woodridge! Registration is now open! This is your chance to golf up to 100 holes and help OSOT-America by raising funds for our programs! CLICK HERE to print the flyer. Interested in becoming a sponsor? CLICK HERE to print the sponsorship flyer.

PLANNED GIVING

We have recently added a new page to our website to provide additional ways to donate. The Planned Giving page has information about naming OSOT-America as a beneficiary. CLICK HERE for more information.

ARMED FORCES DAY MINI-GOLF OUTING

Armed Forces Day Mini-Golf Fundraiser May 15, 2021 from 10 AM-1 PM at Zigfield Troy Golf Course in Woodridge! CLICK HERE to Register | CLICK HERE to print the flyer. Interested in becoming a mini-golf sponsor? CLICK HERE to print the sponsorship flyer.

OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are in need of volunteers to staff a tent and a table to share information with participants about our upcoming Over The Edge Fundraiser. The Frontline event is in Byron, IL on May 29th. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please email us at [email protected]. Additionally, Frontline OCR is also looking for volunteers, for more information CLICK HERE.

COMFORT AND CARE VOLUNTEERS

Our link to volunteer for our Comfort and Care Package program is available! Please CLICK HERE to sign up!

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Make sure to check out our Calendar to see our comfort and care packing dates, G.I. Yoga classes, community events, and more! The calendar is viewable on our website under the Get Involved tab. CLICK HERE to view the calendar.

FIELD OF HONOR

The Field of Honor is coming to LaGrange from June 7-14, 2021. CLICK HERE for more information, including purchasing an American Flag or becoming a sponsor of the event. If you would like to sign up to volunteer for this event, CLICK HERE.

HOGS FOR TROOPS MOTORCYCLE RIDE

Registration is now open for our HOGS for Troops Motorcycle Ride on July 17, 2021! Join us for our first annual event! This will be a great day filled with a continental breakfast, kickstands up at 10 AM for a 50 mile MC escorted ride, Lunch, Music, and Raffles! To Sign Up CLICK HERE.

G.I. YOGA CLASSES

In-Person Classes in April  Chitra will be in person at the Rubin Riverwalk Community Center at 9:30 am starting April 10th. May In-Person Classes Please email Kate at [email protected] to let her know your interest in going back to in-person class with her in May. Please send your feedback and thoughts on which days, times, and locations. April YouTube Schedule: Kate is taking a break from live videos for the month of April, however, there are over 300 videos to choose from on the YouTube Channel! CLICK HERE for the YouTube Channel to access live classes and pre-recorded classes.

SCOTT MAXSON'S CONTACT INFO

If you have a question for Scott Maxson, OSOT-America's Executive Director please email him at [email protected] 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 LINK--Mission BBQ Interview CLICK HERE to watch the video. MEDIA LINK--Inside Out Club CLICK HERE to watch the video. MEDIA LINK--Holiday Stockings 2020 CLICK HERE to watch the interview with NC-17. MEDIA LINK--Comcast PSA CLICK HERE to watch the interview. ROCKIN' FOR THE TROOPS 2020: Patriotic Tribute For America CLICK HERE to watch the performance 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-17 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.

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