No images? Click here Soldiers’ Angels: Stand Down Support for Our Veterans in Need As World Homeless Day approaches on October 10, we’re reminded of the challenges faced by homeless and at-risk Veterans. Soldiers' Angels is dedicated to making a difference, especially during Stand Down events that provide essential resources for these heroes. What Are Stand Downs? How Soldiers’ Angels Helps In just the first two weeks of September, we served Veterans at Stand Downs in El Dorado County, California; Buffalo, New York; and Charleston, South Carolina providing meals and essential items to hundreds of Veterans as they prepare for colder months. Join Us This World Homeless Day You can make a meaningful impact by volunteering or donating. Every act of kindness helps us ensure no Veteran is forgotten and receives the care they deserve. Get Involved Warmth, Love, and Quilts: A Heartfelt Contribution to Our Heroes In our recent blog post, we celebrate the incredible generosity of the quilting group at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in San Antonio, who donated beautiful handmade lap quilts and pillowcases to support homeless Veterans through Operation: Warm Winter. These handmade treasures not only provide warmth and comfort but also serve as a reminder of the love and care that our community has for those who have served. Click the button below and discover how these thoughtful contributions are making a significant impact on the lives of Veterans across the country. Did You Hear the News? Soldiers' Angels Holiday Programs are OPEN! That's right! The holidays have officially arrived at Soldiers' Angels and we've got plenty of ways you can show your support for the Military-connected community from now through the end of the year! Treats for Troops Become a Halloween candy collection site in your community or donate your excess Halloween candy after Trick-or-Treating is done! Holiday Stockings for Heroes Stuff and ship holiday stockings to deployed, active duty, and Veterans in VA Hospitals to spread holiday cheer! Holiday Adopt-A-Family Adopt a Military or Veteran family and provide gifts for the children and a grocery gift card for their holiday meal. Celebrating Women Veterans: A Day of Pampering and Gratitude We had the privilege of joining women Veterans at a retreat sponsored by Western New York Heroes Inc. Soldiers' Angels treated 120 incredible Veterans to a Mary Kay Satin Hands demonstration, complete with a small sample from a Mary Kay representative. To top it off, we surprised each attendee with a full-size Satin Hands kit to take home! The joy on their faces was truly heartwarming, making this event a memorable experience for all. Thank you to these amazing women for their service! Earn Your Wings: Join the Angel Club with a Monthly Gift and Make a Lasting Impact Join the Angel Club with a recurring gift of at least $19 per month to earn your wings. You'll receive an Angel Club ID Card and choose between a t-shirt, hat, or a care package sent to a deployed Service Member. **Already have a recurring donation?** Click here and email us to switch to the Angel Club and get your selected item! A Big Thank You to PRIME! We are incredibly grateful to PRIME for their generous donation of 11 truckloads of hydration and energy products to Soldiers' Angels! Thanks to this support, we’re keeping Veterans and Service Members hydrated and energized. These 248 pallets have already been distributed to VA hospitals, military installations, and will be included in holiday stockings. Thank you, PRIME! Birthday Joy Delivered: A Sweet Surprise for a Deployed Service Member Thanks to our amazing partnership with Bake Me A Wish! we were able to surprise this deployed Service Member, Vanessa, with a special birthday cake! 🎂✨ Her reaction says it all: "I just received my surprise today!!! Thank you so much for making this possible." Moments like these remind us how important it is to support our troops, even from afar. 💖 Veterans Day is Almost Here! Register Veterans for Cards! Veterans Day is fast approaching, and our Angel volunteers are gearing up to show their appreciation! Join us in honoring those who have served by registering Veterans to receive personalized, heartfelt cards of thanks. It's a simple yet powerful way to remind Veterans that their service is valued and remembered. Help us spread gratitude this Veterans Day by signing up today and making a meaningful impact in the lives of those who served! If you are already an Angel, please submit the card request via your Angel Dashboard. If you are not an Angel, click the button below to start your request! In the News: Woodworkers Craft Pens for Service Members Local woodturners from Tangipahoa Woodworkers in Louisiana have handcrafted over 700 custom wooden pens for Soldiers’ Angels. These unique pens, made from various types of wood, are being sent to deployed Service Members and Veterans, giving them a special touch of home. The woodturners, who work from their homes, enjoy the opportunity to give back to those who have served. Their contributions provide a personal and meaningful gesture of appreciation to our military heroes. Buffalo Bills Watch Party Brings Veterans Together! On September 8, Soldiers' Angels hosted a fun-filled Buffalo Bills Football Watch Party for 30 Veterans at the Buffalo VA! The event featured pizza, snacks, drinks, and ice cream for dessert, creating a perfect game-day atmosphere. Veterans also had the chance to win some Bills merchandise in a raffle, adding to the excitement. Thanks to our 4 dedicated volunteers, it was a day of camaraderie and football fun, bringing smiles and connection to those who served! Cast Your Vote for Office PAW-sident: Furry Fun for a Great Cause! Got a good sense of humor? Need a break from the seriousness of election season? Look no further! Our two furry Soldiers' Angels office cat candidates are battling for the prestigious title of Office PAW-sident— and it’s all for a great cause! Every $1 they raise for Soldiers' Angels helps support Service Members and Veterans. Vote now and make a difference! Not everyone shares our sense of humor when it comes to our furry feline fiasco (as some have shared on our social channels...), and that is okay! We love to lighten things up from time to time and enjoy something that's just pure fun! So for those who would like a quick laugh at the absurdity of this silliness, check out their campaign videos below! UPDATE: Roo (our original office cat...) is catching up, but Nico still has a solid lead! Learn more about their campaign antics here. |