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Welcoming Little Angels
The Soldiers' Angels team in Charleston helped welcome the newest members of local Veteran families by supporting the recent VA baby shower events at both the Charleston and Myrtle Beach VAs. The event supports Veterans who are expecting or recently gave birth.
In total, Soldiers' Angels supported seventy-five mothers and babies with gift bags full of goodies! Each bag contained items handmade by the Soldiers' Angels Sewing and Crafting Team, store-bought bath items, Mary Kay items, and our favorite--a Soldiers' Angels onesie!
The families were excited to receive these wonderful items!
Interested in welcoming new bundles of joy? Volunteer with Soldiers' Angels! Virtual opportunities to support include joining the Sewing and Crafting Team or the Baby Brigade Team. You can also look for in-person volunteer opportunities near you on our VA Map!
We still have a long way to #GOCAMO!!
We're still less than halfway to our goal of collecting 20,000 pounds of care package items in honor of our 20th anniversary!! We have a few more weeks to go... but we'll need your help to make it work!! Click through and help now!
ONLY FIVE MARATHON BIBS LEFT!!
Our Team is Almost Complete...
Will You Be One of Our Final Five Members?
The Soldiers' Angels Race Team is almost filled!! We had 10 bibs for the 10K which have all been snagged... and we have 15 bibs for the Marathon, of which 10 have been snagged. That means we are looking for the final five members of our Marine Corps Marathon Team!!
To join, you must commit to raising $500 for Soldiers' Angels. But that's really the easy part compared to actually running 26.2 miles... all you have to do is create a fundraising page through our platform and share it with your friends and family. Let them know why you're running and why you chose to support Soldiers' Angels along the way.
There may even be some fun and friendly fundraising challenges between our runners along the way! Like the recent challenge between Amy and Alan that resulted in them both ice skating in ridiculous costumes—a pickle and an inflatable unicorn to be exact!
Hops for Heroes Events Coming Soon!
Hops for Heroes is back with a great lineup of breweries from across the country who are all ready to support Soldiers' Angels through their version of Homefront IPA! Don't miss your opportunity to support an event in your area. Visit our Hops for Heroes Brewery Map for dates and locations. If you don't see a location near you, why not help us recruit? It's not too late for breweries to join for 2023! Just direct them to our website and encourage them to participate: SoldiersAngels.org/HopsforHeroes
Cookies Received!
These Smiles Were Created Thanks to YOU!
It's hard not to smile when you receive a box of delicious Girl Scout Cookies! And the fantastic photos from this year's Girl Scout Cookie campaign definitely prove that! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we shipped out donated Girl Scout Cookies to deployed Service Members around the globe, Active Duty Service Members across the country, and Veterans in VAs near and far. Click through to see the photos we've received so far!
But check back often, photos are still streaming in!
Meet the Soldiers' Angels Race Team
You've probably heard by now that Soldiers' Angels was selected as an official charity partner for the Marine Corps Marathon this October. Well, we've been assembling quite the team of runners who have all been rallying around one of our own, Tania, as she continues her journey recovering from alcoholism. One of her goals upon recovery was to run in the Marine Corps Marathon—so our team is by her side training for the big event! Meet just some of the members of our soon-to-be-filled 25-person Marathon/10K team.
Addressing Alcoholism in the Military and Veteran Communities
Alcoholism continues to be a significant problem in Military and Veteran communities, affecting Service Members, Veterans, and their families. It is essential to raise awareness, identify effective treatment options, and explore ways to support those struggling with alcoholism. Here are some key aspects of the issue, including the signs and risk factors of alcoholism, available treatment options, and ways to help.
Volunteer Spotlight: Zach Breininger, Detroit
Zach has been a key volunteer with Soldiers' Angels for over 3 years! Zach is currently the Detroit Site Coordinator and an asset at the monthly food distributions. He dedicates his free time to help at all VA volunteer events and we are so grateful for his time and dedication. Another big announcement is that Zach will be temporarily stepping down as our Site Coordinator because he has been accepted to the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor, Law School, which he will begin in the Fall! We are so proud of you Zach! Thank you for all you do for Soldiers' Angels!
