Just wanted to share some info that was passed on by one of the other wives in our battalion. The following are two charities that supply assistance for wounded soldiers who are recovering and transitioning into the civilian world. For many of these soldiers the transition is incredibly difficult. They are giving up their passion - serving their country - and many are wounded in a way that makes finding civilian work a challenge. The following charities are so easy to contribute to and make such a difference to these warriors and their families. They allow them to start a new life with dignity and hope. The Operation Jump Start charity is an easy way to get your children involved in community action. They accept $5 Gift Cards to restaurants that are local to Walter Reed Army Medical Center so that soldiers who are beginning to venture out of the hospital can ease themselves back into daily life and being around others. Please pass on to any other family or friends that may be interested.
Operation Jump Start. This charity provides mint condition suits to the wounded troops to help them transition into the civilian world. They take suits for men and women. These suits must be dry cleaned and a 3x3 card placed in the suit pocket with the suit size on it. They accept accessories, too. Such as ties, belts and scarves. These donations are accepted year round. They can be sent to:
Ms. Jeannie Lehowicz
11431 Hollow Timber Way
Reston , VA 20194
They also accept gift cards in $5.00 increments for Subway, Dunkin Donuts, Burger King, Macaroni Grill and Starbucks. These are eating establishments close to Walter Reed that the troops can get to easily.
Leadership VA Alumni Association Service Member Support (LVAAA SMS).
This charity is 100% volunteers and was founded and is managed by three Vietnam Veterans. Their funds provide computers, adaptive software and hard, financial aid for newborn celebrations and weddings. One of their big expenses is that they take each wounded person to a restaurant in DC and buy them a steak dinner. This is usually the injured persons first test of themselves in a public situation. It is a 501c3. Donations can be sent to:
LVAAA SMS
PO box 27101
Washington, DC 20038-7102
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