From Soldiers' Angels <[email protected]>
Subject See How Your Support Brought Joy to Deployed Troops This Holiday Season!
Date January 18, 2025 4:31 PM
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Bringing Comfort and Joy to Deployed Service Members

For those of us at home, it’s easy to take the holiday season for granted—sharing moments with family, sneaking a piece of candy from our kids’ trick-or-treat stash, hanging stockings with care, or simply enjoying a hot cup of coffee each morning.

But for our deployed Service Members, being away from loved ones and missing out on cherished traditions can be incredibly challenging.

Thanks to your support, we made sure they felt remembered and provided them with a small taste of home to brighten their season.

We recently received an incredible letter from a deployed Chaplain who has been continuously supported by Soldiers' Angels. His heartfelt words remind us of the immense impact a single piece of candy, a thoughtfully filled stocking, or a bag of coffee can have on those far from home.

Here's what Chaplain N. had to share:

Good day to Everyone at Soldiers’ Angels,

I am a deployed Chaplain and my partner and I want to express our sincere thanks for all your support. During the last several months in theater, the Angels and Donors have been an amazing source of blessing and encouragement for our troops. We have received a couple of hundred Christmas stockings, many care packages filled with hygiene items and snacks, coffee, and inspiring notes/letters.

The holidays, for many of us, did not feel quite the same for several reasons (i.e., being away from families/home, not being able to practice normal traditions, and work tempo remaining the same); however, your support allowed us to bring a ray of hope and cheer in a faraway land.

I cannot begin to express how thankful we are for how much care, time, and energy all of you put into thinking of us. We received many expressions of surprise and gratitude when we delivered these gifts. Also, we have been able to keep a couple of snack and coffee tables stocked because of you all.

For context, my partner and I are serving several hundred joint members in our immediate area and an additional several hundred personnel who are spread throughout our area of responsibility.

One moment that stuck out to me—during the delivery of some stockings to a different location on Christmas day, we came across a Sailor, whom I had met the night before, and I offered him a stocking. He was taken aback and said, “This is the only thing I received for Christmas.” It meant so much to him that, later that day, I had a mutual friend mention that he told her about receiving the stocking.

I am overwhelmed by everyone’s genuine care, concern, and love for our military members serving around the world. Thank you! Please share our sincere gratitude to each of the Angels and Donors who gave of their time, treasure, and talents. It made a difference in the lives of our Service Members.

— Chaplain N

Thank you to everyone who helped make an impact this holiday season!

Speaking of the holidays... we still have so many amazing photos flowing in from the holiday season! We're working to get them shared on our channels ASAP... but here are a few of our favorites! P.S. if you can't wait to see the photos, check out our Flickr album here [[link removed]]!

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Wildfires Continue to Rage: Rally Together for Service Members and Veterans in Los Angeles

The ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles are devastating communities, leaving countless families—including Service Members and Veterans—in urgent need of support. These heroes, who have already sacrificed so much, are now facing unimaginable challenges as they try to recover and rebuild.

We need your help. Soldiers' Angels is working to provide critical items such as hygiene kits, clothing, blankets, and food to those affected by this disaster. The Los Angeles VA has issued an urgent request for support, and your cash donation is the fastest way to ensure help reaches those in need without delay.

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In addition, we are collecting vital items that will be palletized and shipped from San Antonio to Los Angeles. You can make a difference by shopping our Amazon registry and sending essential supplies directly.

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Let’s rally together to stand with Los Angeles and show our heroes they are not alone. Every dollar and every item counts!

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MLK Day is Here! Still Time to Support!

This #MLKDay, honor Dr. King’s legacy by supporting deployed Service Members. Pledge to pack and send care packages by January 31 to bring comfort to those serving worldwide. Together, let’s make a difference and show our gratitude.

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We're a Little Late...But We Couldn't Miss this Fun Tradition!

The holiday season keeps us all busy—even our deployed Service Members! While we didn’t receive the photos in time for our holiday content, we couldn’t miss the chance to share the fun from our Deployed vs. Stateside Ugly Sweater Contest, a beloved Soldiers' Angels tradition!

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To all the amazing Angels who helped supply over 50 ugly sweaters to this deployed unit, thank you! These photos are a beautiful reminder of how your support brought joy and a little holiday cheer to those serving far from home. ❤️

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Thanks NBC Universal!

From December 2-20, 2024, nearly 3,700 NBC Universal employees united in-person and virtually to support over 90 nonprofits—and we were honored to be one of them! In Stamford, employees created ornaments for our Holiday Stockings for Heroes collection drive, spreading holiday cheer to our Service Members and Veterans. 🎄

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Last Chance to Join the Virtual BFit Challenge!

Don’t miss your chance to support Soldiers' Angels in the Boston Bruins' 9th Annual BFit Challenge powered by National Grid. The virtual step challenge runs January 24–31—join from anywhere!

Register now, select Soldiers' Angels as your charity, and help us make an impact. With a $1M goal for all participating charities, Soldiers' Angels has raised $5,985 so far—every step counts!

Let’s lace up, make a difference, and step up for our heroes. Sign up today before it’s too late! 💪

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Military City Beer Returns for 2025!

A huge thank you to Longtab Brewing for their incredible support of Soldiers' Angels through Military City beer! In 2024, 1% of Military City beer sales were donated to Soldiers' Angels, and we’re thrilled to announce that this amazing partnership will continue in 2025!

If you’re in #SanAntonio, don’t miss the chance to stop by Longtab Brewing or VFW Post 76 SATX to enjoy a cold Military City beer and support Soldiers' Angels while you sip. Cheers to making a difference, one pint at a time! 🍺💙

Spread the Love This Valentine’s Day! ❤️

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to remind our Service Members and Veterans how much they mean to us.

Join us in sending love and appreciation by creating or purchasing Valentine’s Day cards! Simply send your cards to our headquarters, include $1 per card to help with shipping costs, and we’ll ensure your heartfelt messages reach deployed Service Members and Veterans.

Let’s make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable for those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom! 💌

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