No images? Click here ❤️ has been Deployed!A big thank you to all who contributed to spreading love to our Service Members and Veterans this Valentine's Day! From heartfelt Valentines for Veterans to themed cookies and care packages, your efforts ensured that plenty of love was deployed this week. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of those who serve our country! ❤️ Click through to see photos of the incredible care packages, cards, cookies, and more that were created by our wonderful Angel volunteers and those who supported Valentines for Veterans! National Salute to Veteran Patients Week In addition to the heartwarming Valentine's Day love shared by our virtual volunteers, Soldiers' Angels in-person volunteers were hard at work all week, spreading joy in VA Hospitals and Clinics nationwide. During National Salute to Veteran Patients week, our dedicated volunteers provided comfort and companionship by sharing coffee, donuts, goodies, Valentine's Day cards, and visiting patients. Watch the video to see the Orlando event in action, or click the button below to view photos from other events across the country. Do You Know this Service Member? Yamil served our nation with honor, deploying to Afghanistan in late 2011. During his deployment, one of our Angel volunteers supported him by sending care packages filled with essentials and more. Yamil lost contact with his Angel after being medically evacuated from Afghanistan. However, his gratitude remained. In an attempt to reconnect and express his thanks, Yamil is on a journey to find the woman who significantly impacted his life. Read our recent blog for Yamil's full story! If you were the Angel that supported Yamil, please reach out to us at [email protected] so we can reconnect you! Support Brave Soles: Warm Feet for WarriorsOur popular sock collection campaign is back, and we're counting on your support to keep toes warm and cozy! From now until March 31, we're collecting socks to reach our goal of 75,000 pairs for Service Members and Veterans. Here's a key update for this year's campaign: just like Holiday Stockings for Heroes, volunteer registration is now required. Once registered, you'll have the chance to select your Warm Feet for Warriors opportunities. Join us in making a difference, one pair of socks at a time! Looking for Your Tax Letter?Your Donation Receipt/IRS Tax Letter is now available to you at any time by accessing your Salesforce dashboard! After logging in, directly under the picture banner, you'll find a button to access the letter (pictured above). This letter, along with attaching your donation history and service history from your volunteer dashboard, collectively serves as a receipt in accordance with IRS regulations regarding charitable contributions and should be retained with your income tax records. Please reach out to [email protected] or reply to this email if you have any questions. Soldiers' Angels Earns 2024 Top-Rated Status We are thrilled to announce that Soldiers’ Angels has been recognized with the prestigious 2024 Top-Rated status by Great Nonprofits! This esteemed accolade is a testament to our unwavering commitment to serving our Nation’s heroes and their families. Click Read More to learn more about this award or head over to Great Nonprofits and leave your review today! Tribute to Our Heroes: Carlos GarciaWatch the new Tribute to Our Heroes episode starring Carlos Garcia, a well-decorated and inspirational Army Veteran who shares his experiences of serving in Afghanistan and how his Angel volunteer helped him through his deployments! NJROTC Students Honor a Veterans 99th Birthday Angel Patty went the extra mile to ensure a Veteran's 99th birthday was special. As a high school teacher, she involved her NJROTC students in making nearly 90 handmade birthday cards during a blood drive. Thanks, Angel Patty, for sharing the importance of giving back with your students! First 2024 Hops for Heroes Breweries Announced! Registration for the 2024 Hops for Heroes campaign is officially open and these four breweries have stepped up to the plate to knock one out of the park for Soldiers' Angels! Click through to see our first four breweries and stay tuned to see who joins next! New Shirt Alert! Our Food Distro volunteers asked and we listened! Performance fabric t-shirts now available in the Angel Store!! Dry Zone® moisture-wicking technology will keep you cool, dry, and comfy while giving back to our Service Members and Veterans. Get ready for the warmer months and get yours today! |