SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

There are many Web sites that allow you to send words of encouragement, gifts and cards, and even "adopt" a soldier. Just a few words of encouragement can brighten somebody's day.

Help any soldier
http://www.anysoldier.us/index.cfm
This site was originally created by a soldier's father to help solicit care packages for his son's unit. It quickly ballooned into something bigger. Now it's a non-profit organization that helps people send care packages to any soldier in Iraq.

Open your house
http://www.operationnoblefoster.org/
Those who end up overseas sometimes leave their best friends behind--their pets. Become a foster parent to a cat!

Phone home
http://www.operationuplink.org/
Donate money to Operation Uplink. Money donated is used to purchase phone cards so servicemen and women can call home.

Videoconference
http://www.freedomcalls.org/
The Freedom Calls Foundation is helping families videoconference with their loved ones in Iraq. You can donate money to help keep this project going.

Education
http://www.operationiraqichildren.org/
Many soldiers are rebuilding schools in Iraq and scrounging around for school supplies. Help by donating a school supplies kit.

Fallen heroes
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/foundation_heroesfund.html
The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund provides grants to the families of servicemen and women who died in Iraq. You can donate online, through mail or by calling a toll-free number.

The gift of shopping
http://www.aafes.com/docs/homefront.htm
The Army and Air Force Exchange Services is where most servicemen and women do their shopping. You can purchase gift certificates for those in Iraq and those hospitalized.

Combating boredom
http://booksforsoldiers.com/
Help the troops escape by donating some books. You can also donate DVDs and CDs requested by soldiers.

Donate a phone
http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/pages/1/index.htm
Donated cell phones are recycled and turned into cash. The cash is used to purchase calling cards for soldiers in Iraq.