VIRTUAL TRIVIA NIGHT IS
TONIGHT AT 7 PM!
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP!
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 tonight at 7 PM.
CLICK HERE for more information and to register as an individual or a team for $20. Proceeds will benefit our programs!
DONATE YOUR SPARE CHANGE!
Another Way to Donate!
We've partnered with roundit to give our supporters an option to give as they go about their daily lives.  It takes less than 2 minutes to register and the donations will go directly to helping us at OSOT-America. To learn more about how you can help us through roundit CLICK HERE.

You can also download the app on Apple or Android devices. The app is called Roundit Up.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH
Thank you to all of our volunteers for all you do! We are so grateful for each and every one of you sharing your time and talents!
LETTER OF THE WEEK
,We received a care package from you today thank you all for everything you guys do. My brothers and sisters over seas appreciate everything y’all do.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need you!
Join us as a volunteer to help coordinate parades and help us coordinate volunteers for our Over The Edge event.
Sandy has done a wonderful job for us in these roles, however, she has been extremely busy with a significant increase in business with her realtor job. Thank you for all you have done over the years--we will miss you very much!

To volunteer, please CLICK HERE to email us.

WELCOME GENERAL COOPER AND COLONEL POTOCZNY!
What a great Saturday as we had two Board Members help us pack boxes! Thank you General Cooper ret. (on the left) and COL Potoczny ret. (on the right).
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!
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 for the full marathon and up to 50 holes for the half-marathon 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.
FRONTLINE OCR OBSTACLE RACE
THE EVENT
Frontline Obstacle Course Race — A 6 mile endurance race, inspired by those who face their challenges head-on and at full speed. The Frontline doesn’t have scheduled breaks or plush assignments. Success requires preparedness, mental strength and physical conditioning. Prove to yourself that you have what it takes to earn your badge on May 29th, 2021.

PARTICIPATE
Frontline OCR has given us a code that will allow up to four people participate in the obstacle course event for no charge. If you would like to receive the code, please email us at events@osotamerica.org. First come first served!


VOLUNTEER
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 events@osotamerica.org. Additionally, Frontline OCR is also looking for volunteers, for more information CLICK HERE.

SHARE A DONATION CODE!
Frontilne OCR has also set up a special code of OSOT25 which is a 25% discount code for the race. Everything this is used and shared Frontline OCR will donate $10 each time the code is used!
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.

We will have our kick off media day on May 11th at 10 AM at Denning Park!
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 is in person at the Rubin Riverwalk Community Center at 9:30 am on Saturday mornings in April.




May In-Person Classes
Starting May 5th we will be back to in-person classes from 9:30 AM-10:30 AM on Wednesdays at Judd Kendall VFW at 908 Jackson Ave., in Naperville.

Please email Kate at kdflemingyoga@gmail.com to let her know your interest in adding additional in-person classes 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 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.