Dear USO Supporter,

As we gather with our loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s take a moment to remember our heroes in uniform who won’t be at their family’s dinner table this holiday. For our service members deployed far from home, Thanksgiving can feel especially lonely — knowing their loved ones are gathering without them to share a turkey dinner, watch the parade or enjoy a tradition like playing football in the yard.

But together, we have the power to bring them a little piece of home.

This Thanksgiving, the USO is determined to provide programs and services, including at least 2,500 holiday meals at military bases and USO Centers around the world, creating a warm, familiar space filled with joy and gratitude. And for a limited time, every dollar you give toward this goal will be MATCHED by our partners at the NFL: Please rush $37.50, which can help provide one holiday meal!

Imagine, without the USO: A service member might find themselves alone in the barracks, their thoughts drifting to family memories and the special recipes they’re missing. But with your support, we can offer them a holiday meal that feels like home: laughter shared over a traditional Thanksgiving spread, a chance to relax as football plays on a big screen, and the comfort of camaraderie in place of the loneliness.

We may not be able to bring our service members home or fully understand their challenges — but we CAN make sure they enjoy a warm and festive Thanksgiving meal. That’s why we’re asking: Will you rush $37.50 right now, which can help provide a Thanksgiving meal for our heroes in uniform?

Thank you for being a lifeline to our service members, especially during this season of giving. Together, let’s make this Thanksgiving a special one for all those who serve our country.

With gratitude,

The USO