As the Holiday season approaches, I want to start teaching my 3 year old about giving back. (he's unfortunately stuck in that selfish 'me me me' stage). As part of our Advent Activity Calendar this year, we will be sending cards to active duty soldiers. I wanted to share the information I found with you, because these brave men and women are away from their own families during this time and could use our support!
The address is:
Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO BOX 5456
Capital Heights, MD 20791-5456
**MUST BE POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 7, 2012!!
There are a few rules that they ask you follow, otherwise the mail WILL NOT be delivered.
1. Generic salutations only, nothing familiar. (ex. Dear Service Member)
2. Only cards, no letters. (You have no controls over which soldier it goes to.)
3. NO EMAIL ADDRESS OR HOME POST MARKS. (This is not a way to become pen pals. If personal information is enclosed, it will be thrown away)
4. No inserts (photos)
5. NO GLITTER! Many of the soldiers are recovering from wounds and glitter falling from cards will hinder healing.
Each letter will be examined before passed along to service members.
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