VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We have some fun volunteer opportunities coming up!

April Virtual Music Bingo Co-Chair: we need your help with our Virtual Bingo Night! Help us plan this fun virtual event!

July Open House Co-Chair: we need your help planning and organizing our upcoming OSOT-America's Open House that will also include a motorcycle ride. We will have volunteers and staff to help! This will be a family fun event!

Please CLICK HERE to email us if you are interested in one of these volunteer roles!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Save the date for our upcoming virtual trivia night--
February 17th from 7 PM-8 PM.
To sign up, CLICK HERE!
GOLF MARATHON FUNDRAISER
SAVE THE DATE!
We will have our very first Armed Forces Day Golf Marathon Fundraiser
on May 15, 2021, at Zigfield Troy Golf Course in Woodridge!
We are all looking forward to being out in the warmer weather and green grass to golf up to 100 holes and raise funds for our programs!
Stay tuned...more details coming soon!

CLICK HERE to print the flyer.

Interested in becoming a sponsor?
CLICK HERE to print the sponsorship flyer.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR
COMFORT AND CARE PACKAGES
Please consider donating the items below for our Comfort and Care Package program as well as handwritten cards and letters. For more info, 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. CLICK HERE for a printable list.

COMFORT AND CARE VOLUNTEERS
Our link to volunteer for our Comfort and Care Package program is now available! Please CLICK HERE to sign up!

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 is never unnoticed. God's speed until we are all home.
Much love from the 328th postal platoon.

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.
DOWNERS GROVE LIBRARY
NONPROFIT OF THE MONTH
OSOT-America is the nonprofit of the month at the Downers Grove Library. While they are currently closed, they will be posting on social media and in their newsletter...and more!
BOARD MEMBER APPLICATIONS
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 CLASSES
LIVE ON YOUTUBE
January and February YouTube Schedule:
Mondays at 5:30 PM (No class Monday, Feb. 15)
Wednesdays at 9:30 AM
Fridays at 10:00 AM

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 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!
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.