Wednesday, October 10, 2007

VetPacks are in demand

VETPacks are backpacks put together by Soldiers' Angels to be sent to the VA Hospitals and given out to homeless veterans. These backpacks contain basic necessities such as toiletries, clean socks, underwear, hat, blanket, etc. (for complete contents click the link to the right that says "Click here to donate a VETPack"). It is really important that we get donations for these backpacks. Most VA hospitals give them out at Standdowns. A Standdown is when homeless veterans are invited to a VA Hospital to talk with volunteers about the benefits, finding a job, finding a place to live, etc. Alot of these Standdowns are held during October and November. Here is how you can help.
--You can Donate by clicking the link to the left for Soldiers Angels, donating a VETPack.
--You can collect items and put some VETPacks together yourself
--You can write/make cards and letters to put in the VETPacks
Don't forget to get your schools, churches, co workers, friends, and family involved. The more people that help out the more Veterans we can help.
The Salt Lake City, Utah VAMC is having their standdown on November 2nd. We are expecting 250 homeless vets, who are all in need of a vetpack, any of the items in the vetpack, and the cards. Thank you all who can contribute!!

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