Announcements 11/25/20

$50 FOR A CHANCE TO WIN DISNEY TICKETS--

YOUR DOANTION WILL BE DOUBLED!

We are very excited to announce we have an anonymous donor who will generously 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.

CLICK HERE to Make a Donation and For a Chance To Win!

ITEMS NEEDED FOR OUR COMFORT AND CARE PACKAGE PROGRAM

While we have concluded packing our holiday stockings, we will resume shipping Comfort and Care Packages in January 2021. After a thorough review of our inventory we have identified four top items we are in need of. For a full list of our most needed items, please CLICK HERE. Our offices will be open for donation drop offs, we just ask that you please call us ahead of time at 630-971-1150.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

We wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving! Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for the holiday. We will be back in the office on Monday, November 30th.

HANDWRITTEN CARDS AND LETTERS URGENTLY NEEDED!

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.

SANTA'S WORKSHOP

Thank you to everyone who donated items to our Holiday Stocking Program and the many individuals and groups who came out to pack the stockings for our deployed troops! The stockings are starting to arrive across the globe!

G.I. YOGA IN PERSON CLASSES ON HIATUS FOR NOW

Please note: effective immediately, due to the recent Illinois order, all in-person classes are cancelled for now. Kate will resume classes on YouTube starting December 2. 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!

MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION

Please consider donating financially to help support our programs.

CLICK HERE to make a financial donation.

LETTER OF THE WEEK

Good Morning,

I have received a decent amount of care packages and myself as well as my unit, 16 ESOS, greatly appreciate it. I haven't opened any yet as I am waiting for possibly more if there are and to open them and distribute them on the holiday season so as to make everyone feel a little bit like they are at home. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

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.