Did you look this week for a Veteran's Day card? If so, you probably didn't find one. Hell, I have a hard enough time finding a good "Baby on the way" card (I've needed a lot of these lately -- it feels like all of my friends are with child!), much less one that is federal holiday specific, outside of the biggies. The need is duly noted.
But that doesn't mean you can't support U.S. troops this holiday season. From now through Dec. 7, the Red Cross is sponsoring a "Holiday Mail for Heroes" program. So get a bunch of holiday cards, and send them to:
Holiday Mail for Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
There are some rules, but the Red Cross has a complete list of best practices to make sure you your mail gets delivered, including "Don't use glitter – excessive amounts can aggravate health issues of wounded recipients."
Anything you send will be screened, so no nudie pics, either, but volunteers will make sure the cards go to servicemen and women who appreciate them -- even if we don't always appreciate all that they are doing in December and so far beyond.
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Hi Jess! I'm on the social media team at the Red Cross. Thanks for your mention of our Holiday Mail for Heroes program - we really appreciate it. :)
Gloria -- Our pleasure. It's a great program!
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