A Holiday Wish, founded by Paul K. Cullen in November 2005, is a non-political organization dedicated to supporting our troops overseas. We ask you to take a few minutes to send a card or letter expressing your thanks, prayers, and appreciation to the men and women serving in the US military for their sacrifice and service. Especially on holidays. When military personnel receive a card, being more than 7,000 miles from home and fighting for our country, it means a lot to them.
BACKGROUND ABOUT THE FOUNDER
I have been a member of the Masonic Lodge for many years. My twin brother, Reed, and father, are also members of the Shrine and Scottish Rite. The Shrine and Scottish Rite are christian organizations dedicated to charitable giving. The Shrine founded Shriners Hospital for Children and has other Shriner Hospitals that focus on treating patients with cancer, burns, and spinal cord related injuries. A lot of the members of the Masonic Lodge, the Shrine, and Scottish Rite are US Veterans.
Over the last several years, I have come in contact with many US service men and women at VA Hospitals, nursing homes, and military facilities. Many have served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, and WWII. When I met Staff Sergeant Sean O’Dowd and Corporal Christopher Seidl, US Army, I knew it was time for me to start A Holiday Wish. Staff Sergeant Sean O’Dowd served our country in Afghanistan and Corporal Christopher served in Iraq. They are truly heroes.
HOW YOU CAN HELP US
We are asking schools, churches, businesses, and individuals to help us by encouraging people to send cards, letters or care packages to our troops overseas.
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES FOR ALL MAIL
* Priority Mail for cards and letters costs $3.85 USPS. You CANNOT reinforce any part of the envelop with any kind of tape.
* Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes cost $7.70 USPS. (If you want to send a care package).
* All cards, letters, and packages will be screened for security reasons. All mail that does not follow the guidelines will not be delivered.
* Do not include candy or any food items with your card or letter. They will be confiscated.
* If you want the person who gets your card or letter to contact you include your name, address, or email address.
* It is important that you send a POSITIVE message with your card or letter. The more positive the message the better. Do not send a message that causes depression, worry, or sadness. Thank them for watching over us and serving our country! Cards and letters should begin with “Dear Soldier.”
* If you want to mail a care package…DO NOT send food items and non-food items together in one box. Send food or non-food items in separate boxes.
* What is needed: Food Items: Beef Jerky, Powdered Gatorade, Sweetened Koolaid, Hooah Energy Bars, Power Bars, Granola Bars, Dried Fruit, Chap Stick, Wheat Thins, Peanuts, Assorted Nuts, Pringles, Trail Mix, Top Ramen Noodles, Gummy Bears.
* Non-Food Items: DVD’s, Deodorant, Soap, Baby Powder, Foot Powder, Baby Wipes, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Athletic Socks, Music CDs, DVDs (Comedy Movies), Magazines, Shampoo, Shaving Cream.
HOW TO ADDRESS YOUR CARD, LETTER, OR CARE PACKAGE
Example:
Person’s Name
Rank
Military Unit (APO/FPO) (Air/Army Post Office or Fleet Post Office)
Address and 9 digit zip code
WHERE TO GET MILITARY ADDRESSES OF SOLDIERS OVERSEAS
www.anysoldier.com
IMPORTANT WEBSITES
America Supports You www.AmericaSupportsYou.com
Operation USO Care Package www.usocares.org/
Defend America www.defendamerica.mil/
Support Our Troops http://osot.us/
US Army www4.army.mil/otf/
US Air Force www.af.mil/
US Marines www.usmc.mil/
US Navy www.navy.mil/
Here’s To The Heroes www.herosalute.com
Fallen Heroes www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/
HOW TO CONTACT US
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BACKGROUND ABOUT THE FOUNDER
I have been a member of the Masonic Lodge for many years. My twin brother, Reed, and father, are also members of the Shrine and Scottish Rite. The Shrine and Scottish Rite are christian organizations dedicated to charitable giving. The Shrine founded Shriners Hospital for Children and has other Shriner Hospitals that focus on treating patients with cancer, burns, and spinal cord related injuries. A lot of the members of the Masonic Lodge, the Shrine, and Scottish Rite are US Veterans.
Over the last several years, I have come in contact with many US service men and women at VA Hospitals, nursing homes, and military facilities. Many have served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, and WWII. When I met Staff Sergeant Sean O’Dowd and Corporal Christopher Seidl, US Army, I knew it was time for me to start A Holiday Wish. Staff Sergeant Sean O’Dowd served our country in Afghanistan and Corporal Christopher served in Iraq. They are truly heroes.
HOW YOU CAN HELP US
We are asking schools, churches, businesses, and individuals to help us by encouraging people to send cards, letters or care packages to our troops overseas.
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES FOR ALL MAIL
* Priority Mail for cards and letters costs $3.85 USPS. You CANNOT reinforce any part of the envelop with any kind of tape.
* Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes cost $7.70 USPS. (If you want to send a care package).
* All cards, letters, and packages will be screened for security reasons. All mail that does not follow the guidelines will not be delivered.
* Do not include candy or any food items with your card or letter. They will be confiscated.
* If you want the person who gets your card or letter to contact you include your name, address, or email address.
* It is important that you send a POSITIVE message with your card or letter. The more positive the message the better. Do not send a message that causes depression, worry, or sadness. Thank them for watching over us and serving our country! Cards and letters should begin with “Dear Soldier.”
* If you want to mail a care package…DO NOT send food items and non-food items together in one box. Send food or non-food items in separate boxes.
* What is needed: Food Items: Beef Jerky, Powdered Gatorade, Sweetened Koolaid, Hooah Energy Bars, Power Bars, Granola Bars, Dried Fruit, Chap Stick, Wheat Thins, Peanuts, Assorted Nuts, Pringles, Trail Mix, Top Ramen Noodles, Gummy Bears.
* Non-Food Items: DVD’s, Deodorant, Soap, Baby Powder, Foot Powder, Baby Wipes, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Athletic Socks, Music CDs, DVDs (Comedy Movies), Magazines, Shampoo, Shaving Cream.
HOW TO ADDRESS YOUR CARD, LETTER, OR CARE PACKAGE
Example:
Person’s Name
Rank
Military Unit (APO/FPO) (Air/Army Post Office or Fleet Post Office)
Address and 9 digit zip code
WHERE TO GET MILITARY ADDRESSES OF SOLDIERS OVERSEAS
www.anysoldier.com
IMPORTANT WEBSITES
America Supports You www.AmericaSupportsYou.com
Operation USO Care Package www.usocares.org/
Defend America www.defendamerica.mil/
Support Our Troops http://osot.us/
US Army www4.army.mil/otf/
US Air Force www.af.mil/
US Marines www.usmc.mil/
US Navy www.navy.mil/
Here’s To The Heroes www.herosalute.com
Fallen Heroes www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/
HOW TO CONTACT US
To learn more about us send an e-mail to paul@aholidaywish.org
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