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Opearation Military Kids hosting camp for Walker, Jefferson children
July 29, 2011 by Nicki Faulk
Courtesy of North Jefferson News:
It is difficult for the families of military personnel to have their loved one deployed overseas for extended periods of time, and it is especially trying on the youngest members of the family who may not completely understand the situation.
Operation Military Kids, a national program administered through the 4-H club, aims to help kids deal with these specific challenges. Friday, the organization is hosting a Summer Fun Day at Oak Mountain State Park for the children of military families from Jefferson and Walker counties.
The program provides educational programs to help kids understand the challenges of having their parent, older sibling, aunt or uncle serving far away. By bringing the kids together for the day, they will be introduced to 4-H activities available in the area, and get a chance to connect with other military families. Kids will go on a wildlife and nature hike, hula hoop, play badminton, volleyball and build sandcastles.
The camp runs from 9:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m.
April Showers Bring Soldiers Dollars
April 1, 2008 by Nicki Faulk
Courtesy of the Soldiers’ Angels blog:
Help Us Collect Dollars to Cool Down 140,000 Soldiers
THE HEAT IS ON!!!
With temperatures soaring up above 120 degrees some days, cool packs are needed for our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen!
Help us cool down our heroes!
“We will strive to make sure that every soldier deployed in a combat area receives a cool pack stuffed with lip balm, snacks, gum, drink mixes, sunscreen, wet wipes, sand scarf, and other comfort items to endure the extreme desert heat.”
How can you help? Please donate a dollar!
Capture the spirit, donate your dollars, and challenge your schools across the nation, PTA groups, teachers, parents, senior citizen centers, businesses, churches, colleges, radio & TV stations, and newspapers. Get the word out -– tell everyone you know you we are collecting dollars to provide care packages for our soldiers.
Please send your check or money order donation to:
Soldiers’ Angels
1792 E. Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
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