LETTER OF THE WEEK
"Hi,
I just wanted to send an email to say Thank you for the care packages! We really appreciate it and it definitely added some Christmas cheer over here in my office! This photo is of just a few of us, the others are busy working. But I made sure everyone here got a stocking and the goodies that your organization. Hope you have a wonderful holiday and please let your donors and workers at your group know that we are all safe and doing good right now."

KR, USAF
SUPPORTING OSOT-AMERICA IN A DIFFICULT YEAR
It has certainly been a difficult year given the pandemic, economic hardships, and social justice reckoning for our country. And when it comes to giving to charity, a recent Gallup poll shows the percentage of Americans donating to charity has hit a new low.  OSOT-America has been impacted by all of these things.

Any help that our supporters can give is really important as we near the end of 2020. Our mission to support the military community and its needs remain great.

Consider donating assets. For example, a person can make a gift in the form of stocks or mutual funds that have increased in value since someone has owned them. One has to have held the shares for at least one year and if desired can give them away without having to pay capital gains tax. Maybe you have held some stocks for a while and could consider this idea? Of course, check with your tax adviser for more information.

If you are able, please consider making a gift to OSOT-America and check out our new giving options for stock donations or via donor advised funds as described below.

Scott Maxson
Executive Director
MORE WAYS TO DONATE!
We recently added two new options to donate financially to OSOT-America:
through our Stock Donator option or through DAF (donor advised funds) for Clients of Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, and BNY Mellon.

CLICK HERE to view these two new options.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIVING TUESDAY DONATIONS!
Thank you to everyone who donated to our Giving Tuesday campaign--we raised over $3,200!
TODAY IS MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER NIGHT AT SANTA HOUSE IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE!
We will have a table at Santa House in downtown Naperville on Military and First Responder Night today from 4:30 PM- 8:30 PM. We won't have any volunteers there, but we will have a table with information about OSOT-America. For more information, please visit the Naperville Park District's website by CLICKING HERE.
HANDWRITTEN CARDS AND LETTERS NEEDED ALONG WITH THE TOP 4 MOST NEEDED ITEMS!
Our inventory on handwritten cards and letters is extremely low--can you help?

Please note that we do not need any holiday themed cards or letters as we have completed packing our holiday stockings and will begin packing our Comfort and Care Packages in January 2021.

When the troops send a thank you note for the Comfort and Care Package they almost always mention how much the letters and cards mean to them as they lift their spirits and make them feel appreciated. We have enough to get us through the holidays, but once January arrives we will be completely out! For more info on cards and letters, please CLICK HERE. Items can be dropped off at 1807 S. Washington, Suite 110, #359 in Naperville, 60565. If you would like to arrange a drop off at our warehouse, please call us at 630-971-1150 or email collections@osotamerica.org.
$50 FOR A CHANCE TO WIN DISNEY TICKETS--
YOUR DONATION WILL BE DOUBLED!
Thanks to a generous anonymous donor who will be matching all donations dollar for dollar up to $15,000! One half of the money raised will be used for comfort and care and the other half for our other programs and operations.  

Anyone making a donation of $50 or more will be entered in the drawing for the Disney tickets and their donation will be matched in order to double the value to OSOT-America. The matching gift campaign will run through December 31, 2020 and the drawing for the Disney Tickets will be made on January 5th.  

If you have already donated for a chance to win the Disney Tickets, your information will continue to be part of the giveaway of TWO Hopper Admission Passes to Disney World in Orlando, Florida! These passes are very special because they are also Fast Pass + meaning you can bypass many of the long lines. And...the passes do not expire until February 13, 2022 so you have plenty of time to plan an amazing vacation!

How To Enter To Win
All you need to do is make a minimum donation of $50 through the link below by December 31, 2020 by 11:59 PM for a chance in the drawing!

For each $50 donation you get a chance to win. For example, if you donate $50 you get one chance, if you donate $100 you get two chances, etc. Your donation will be matched!

The winning entry will be pulled on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 at
10:30 AM! All donations must be in by 11:59 PM on December 31, 2020 to be eligible for the drawing.
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 smaxson@osotamerica.org
or mail the form to:

OSOT-America
1807 S. Washington Street
Suite 110, #359
Naperville, IL 60565

Please call 630-971-1150 with any questions.
G.I. YOGA IN PERSON CLASSES LIVE ON YOUTUBE
Kate will be back on the YouTube Channel live on December 11th at 10 AM. At this time, all in-person classes are cancelled. CLICK HERE for the YouTube Channel where you can also watch pre-recorded classes.
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!
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 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.