Many Ways To Help

Donations of time, merchandise and dollars are needed to once again make this year the most successful yet.

Here are some ways you can support Operation Iraq: The Spirit of Christmas.

• Volunteer to be a shift coordinator - for a day, a week or longer.
• Volunteer to help with packing cartons (and bring friends!)
• Volunteer to write notes of thanks on greeting cards.
• Make a donation using PayPal by clicking the "Make a Donation" button on the left (a $35 contribution sponsors a package for one serviceman or servicewoman).
• Help procure merchandise ("wish list" items, holiday greeting cards, artwork by kids, etc.)
• Donate beverages for the volunteer packers and work crews.
• Schedule your church club or organization to have their own day or night of fun! Bring your donations, bring snacks for your group and make it a event that everyone will look forward to.
• Send an email to family and friends, letting them know this is your "charity of choice" for the Christmas season.
• Add our link to your website (http://www.operationiraq.org)

If you are a kid

Draw pictures and write notes of thanks to the troops. Encourage your friends and school classes to write wonderful letters of appreciation to our troops.

If you are a business owner
Dedicate a day to "Operation Iraq" and donate a percentage of that day's sales. Display an "Operation Iraq" mini-poster at your place of business. Establish a "challenge grant" to match contributions from employees or patrons. Circulate fliers and postcards about this project.

Add our link to your website (http://www.operationiraq.org)

If you are a member of a service group, church or fraternal organization:
Organize shifts of workers to help with packing the goody boxes.
Conduct a fund-raiser for Operation Iraq: The Spirit of Christmas.

Thank you for your continuing support. Blessings to you and your loved ones this upcoming Christmas season.

Ruth Ann Young