No images? Click here A Tribute to Our Heroes: Darrin Domko Darrin Domko has been on the receiving end of Soldiers' Angels support since the very beginning— 2003. Today, nearly 20 years later, Darrin has found purpose in volunteering through Soldiers' Angels doing some of the very same activities past volunteers used to do to support him. Watch our latest episode of A Tribute to Our Heroes to learn not only how that support impacted him and his soldiers during some of the darkest moments of war, but how he went on a personal mission after deployment to thank everyone who supported him. Blanket Drive Catching Up? Just a few more weeks left for the annual Blanket Drive! Slow but steady, the needle is moving closer to our goal of 2,022 blankets. We have currently collected 545 blankets and will really need your help reaching our goal by August 31! Highlight of Support: Families Meet Jay, the newest addition to the Clark Family, who we supported through our Baby Brigade team. That face makes us want to shower him with gifts all over again! Here's the thank you message from his mother. "We want to thank you all so much again! The outpour of love and support, I don’t think I’ve ever felt in my whole life! You all have truly helped make these first 7 weeks, a much easier transition! Thank you, from the bottoms of our hearts!" - The Clark Family In The Headlines Soldiers’ Angels teams up with Lockheed Martin to give veterans free groceries in OrlandoLAST CALL FOR COFFEE!! We are preparing to ship the FINAL BOXES of coffee!! We would love your help getting this coffee in the hands of deployed service members and veterans! Every $1 helps us get this pick-me-up in their hands. *If you donate via PayPal, please notate in the comments that the donation is for coffee. Treats for Troops Open! It might feel a little early to start thinking about fun-sized candy bars... but if you're ahead of the game, we're ready for you! Soldiers' Angels Treats for Troops is officially open for businesses and organizations to register as a candy collection site. Summer Crafts Although summer is almost over, if the hottest days of the year are getting to you and your kiddos, here are some great craft ideas that will keep them busy and give back to the military and veteran communities. Grounding Techniques for Coping with PTSD Soldiers’ Angels Family Support Team Leader, Nora Encalada, has put together just a few of the many Grounding Techniques that can be used to help those who suffer from PTSD, Anxiety, and more. Love what we do at Soldiers' Angels? Tell the world! Share your experience on our Great Nonprofits page to help others learn about the important work that we do.Is your birthday coming up? Why not support troops and veterans on your special day by donating your birthday to Soldiers' Angels on Facebook? Do you shop on Amazon? Add the Smilematic browser extension and make giving back to Soldiers' Angels an automatic part of every shopping trip. Thank you for your continued support of the military community! |