What Can I Do?
We appreciate the outpouring of good wishes and support of our Soldiers and
Airmen deployed away from home. Although programs such as letters to "Any Soldier" and "Dear Abby" have been discontinued because of security concerns, there are
ways you can support our troops protecting your freedom.
If you would like to show your support to members of the Tennessee National Guard
who are
currently deployed, please visit any of the below links to donate money, your time, or any items to those
servicemembers currently serving overseas. The Tennessee National Guard does not endorse these sites,
however, those serving truly value and appriciate your support.
If you know of any other ways to help support the troops that are not listed here,
please let us know so we can add them.
Thank you!
Jason Foundation
The Jason Foundation provides programs that build an awareness of the national health problem of youth suicide, educate participants in recognizing the “warning signs or signs of concern”, provide information on identifying at-risk behavior and elevated risk groups, and direct participants to local resources to deal with possible suicidal ideation
www.jasonfoundation.com
A Soldier's Child Birthday Foundation
There are many children who will never receive another birthday gift from their father or mother because they gave their life while defending our freedoms. Likewise the fallen Soldier will never be able to give their child a surprise birthday party, a bicycle for their son, a necklace for their daughter, or financial assistance for their child’s first car or pursuit of higher education. It is the objective to communicate through A Soldiers Child to the children left behind that the memory of their parent will not fade away. There are many Americans that are forever grateful for their parent's sacrifice. A Soldier's Child is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization. All gifts are tax deductible. For more information about making an investment in A Soldier's Child, contact Executive Director Daryl Mackin at (615) 427-2970 or via email
asoldierschild.org
AAFES Gift Certificates
The Army and Air Force Exchange Services is where most servicemen and women do
their shopping. You can purchase gift certificates for those in Iraq and those hospitalized.
www.aafes.com
Gifts from the Homefront
Anyone can send “Gifts from the Homefront” gift certificates to individual military family members, friends, or select
charities by calling 1-877-770-4438 or by visiting their website. Bulk purchase may also be made.
www.aafes.com
Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)
AFAS is the official charity of the U.S. Air Force. It promotes the Air Force mission by helping "to relieve distress of Air Force members and their families and assisting them to finance their education. To contribute, visit their website: www.afas.org
Army Career and Alumni Program
To list job opportunities for Soldiers retiring or leaving the Army, contact
www.acap.army.mil
Army Emergency Relief
AER is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to "Helping the Army Take
Care of Its Own". AER provides commanders a valuable asset in accomplishing their basic command responsibility for the morale and welfare of Soldiers. Visit the website to make a contribution.
www.aerhq.org/donation.asp
Freedom Calls
The Freedom Calls Foundation is helping families videoconference with their loved ones in Iraq. You can donate
money to help keep this project going.
www.freedomcalls.org
Give 2 the Troops
Give2theTroops® is a non-profit organization managed by caring and patriotic volunteers. We ensure that deployed
U.S. military service members in all branches of the military are supported with letters and care packages to help boost
their morale while wounded or in combat.
www.give2thetroops.org
Hero Bracelets
Our aim is to raise money to help build a world-class advanced training skills facility at Brooke Army Medical Center in
San Antonio, Texas. The center will serve military personnel catastrophically disabled in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as military personnel and veterans severely injured in the normal performance of duties. $2 from each HeroBracelet or tag sold is donated to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund for this purpose.
www.herobracelets.org/
Hire Vets First
www.hirevetsfirst.gov/
Operation Uplink
The Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor Operation Uplink. With your generous donation, Operation Uplink provides free phone cards to deployed troops and hospitalized veterans to help keep them connected with loved ones. https://secure2.convio.net/vfw/site/SPageServer?pagename=operation_uplink
Sew Much Comfort
This project is dependent on the generosity and skill of countless Americans who wish to show their support to the wounded Soldiers who have given so much of themselves in serving this country. Please help us give these heroes a tangible symbol of our support for them in all phases of their recovery from battlefield to home.
sewmuchcomfort.org/donations.html
Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors (TAPS)
If you are a manufacturer or merchant and wish to become a licensee, please contact TAPS CFO, c/o dan@taps.org
www.taps.org/
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Operation Military Kids (OMK)
http://www.usda-army-ydp.org/omk
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is staffed by volunteers and helps families in emergencies
http://www.redcross.org/services/volunteer/0,1082,0_325_,00.html
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Volunteers are needed in both the government and civilian workplace to continue our mission to "gain and maintain
employer support for all of our reservists and guardsmen."
http://www.esgr.org
Soldiers' Angels
Our mission is to provide aid and comfort to the military and its families, provide immediate response to hard situations, and make sure no Soldier feels unloved. We start with letters, care pacakges, and comfort items to our deployed. We also help their families here at home as requested.
www.soldiersangels.com
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Adopt A Platoon
Show your support by adopting a deployed platoon at
adoptaplatoon.org/new/howtosupport.html/
America Supports You
Join the team of non-profit organizations focused on helping our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen,
Marines and National Guardsmen.
www.americasupportsyou.mil/americasupportsyou/help.html
Appreciate Our Troops
Purchase a Support Our Troops mug and a free personalized mug will be given to a current or former service member.
www.appreciateourtroops.org
Books For Soldiers
Help the troops escape boredom by donating some books. You can also donate DVDs and CDs requested by Soldiers.
www.booksforSoldiers.com
Cell Phones for Soldiers
Donated cell phones are recycled and turned into cash. The cash is used to purchase calling cards for
Soldiers in Iraq.
www.cellphonesforSoldiers.com
Defend America
A Department of Defense site. Send an e-mail to those who are defending our country.
www.defendamerica.mil/nmam.html/
Give 2 the Troops
Give2theTroops® is a non-profit organization managed by caring and patriotic volunteers. We ensure that deployed
U.S. military service members in all branches of the military are supported with letters and care packages to help boost
their morale while wounded or in combat.
www.give2thetroops.org
Let's Say Thanks
Provides a way for individuals across the country to recognize U.S. troops stationed overseas. By submitting a
message through this site you have the opportunity to send a free personalized postcard greeting to deployed
servicemembers.
www.letssaythanks.com
Letters From Home
www.lettersfromhomeprogram.org
www.hooahmail.us
Operation Gratitude
Through Collection Drives, Letter Writing Campaigns and Donations of requested items or funds for shipping
expenses, OPERATION GRATITUDE provides civilians anywhere in America a way to express their respect and appreciation to the men and women of the U.S. military in an active, hands-on manner.
www.opgratitude.com/howtohelp.php
Operation Happy Note
Operation Happy Note is a volunteer effort to send musical instruments to our deployed service men
and women throughout the world.
www.operationhappynote.com
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
In Tennessee, if you or another Servicemember you know is in crisis, call (855) 435-7492 for assistance 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. If this is a sexual assault issue, contact 615-342-9372.
Detailed information pages:
You are not alone.
