MINI-GOLF OUTING
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our first ever mini-golf outing and thank you to our volunteers that made it possible! We had a great turnout with over 40 golfers, a successful silent auction, and a great time!
SHOP AND DROP
A Big Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our Shop and Drop last weekend! We couldn't do it without our amazing volunteers! A total of 466 pounds of needed comfort and care items and over $1,052 was donated!
SANTA'S WORKSHOP OPENS TOMORROW!
SANTA'S WORKSHOP:
Christmas Stocking Packing



Please note: advanced registration is required by using the above links.
  • Thursday, 10/8 from 9 AM-1 PM
  • Saturday, 10/10 from 9 AM-1 PM
  • Thursday, 10/15 from 9 AM-1 PM
  • Saturday, 10/17 from 9 AM-1 PM
  • Thursday, 10/22 from 9 AM-1 PM
  • Saturday, 10/24 from 9 AM-1 PM
  • Thursday, 10/29 from 9 AM-1 PM
  • Saturday, 10/31 from 9 AM-1 PM
  • Thursday, 11/5 from 9 AM-1 PM
  • Saturday, 11/7 from 9 AM-1 PM
  • Thursday, 11/12 from 9 AM-1 PM
  • Saturday, 11/14 from 9 AM-1 PM
  • Thursday, 11/19 from 9 AM-1 PM
  • Saturday, 11/21 from 9 AM-1 PM
ITEMS NEEDED FOR OUR STOCKING PROGRAM!
Please consider donating some needed items for the stockings as last year we sent out 8,000 stockings! If you have any questions, please email us by CLICKING HERE or call us at 630-971-1150.
BECOME AN OSOT ANGEL!
MONTHLY GIVING
We recently developed a new program to make donating monthly easier called OSOT'S Angels. You can set up monthly donations for a specific amount to cover shipping costs for our Comfort and Care Package Program, or you can set up a different amount. You can do this through PayPal, by check or money order, or by credit card through our online form or call us with the information. Join OSOT's Angels and receive a special OSOT's Angels T-shirt after donating for three consecutive months!  If you have any questions or need more information please call us at 630-971-1150.

$18 Each Month Ships 6 Boxes a Year!
$36 Each Month Covers the Shipping Cost of 1 Box Per Month (12 Boxes Over One Year)!
$72 Each Month Covers the Shipping Cost of 2 Care Packages Per Month (24 Per Year)!
$144 Ships 4 Boxes Per Month (48 Per Year)!
 
CLICK HERE For More Information!
RESTAURANT FUNDRAISERS
Home Run Inn--Thursday, October 22
1280 W. Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, 60440 from 11:00 AM-9:00 PM and 20% donated to OSOT-America, CLICK HERE for the flyer as you must show the image from your smartphone or the flyer for us to receive the proceeds!
Chipotle--Wednesday, November 4th
1516 N. Naper Blvd, Naperville from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM and 33% will be donated to OSOT-America, CLICK HERE for the flyer as you must show the image from your smartphone or the flyer for us to receive the proceeds! Valid for in restaurant ordering and online orders with code QVEN98Y for pickup (delivery cannot be counted at this time).
SHOP ONLINE FOR ITEMS NEEDED FOR COMFORT AND CARE PACKAGES--SHIPPING INCLUDED!
Our inventory is getting extremely low on some important items for our Comfort and Care Package Program and our friends at You Give Goods have set up a way to purchase items we need online, shipping is included and all items will be delivered to our warehouse. CLICK HERE for more info!

Items we are in need of:
--Letters and Cards to the Troops. These are one of the most valuable items because the letters and cards of support remind them how much they are appreciated and valued. If you are able to write letters and cards for us or can organize a group to help, please let us know!

CLICK HERE for the full list of products we need or call us at 630-971-1150.
G.I. YOGA
Hello GI Yoga Friends!

This October is GI Yoga's 7 year anniversary! 
After class on Wednesday October 14th we will have a group picture, if you can't make it to class come at 10:30 for the picture!

This week and all month we have class on Wednesday and Friday:

On Wednesday: In Person & Live on YouTube
@ Judd Kendall VFW, 908 Jackson Ave, Naperville
9:30 am to 10:30 am

On Friday: In Person
@ Cantigny Park, Visitor Center, Medill Room 
10:00 am to 11:00 am 

Please sign up here:

YouTube:

Be Well,
Kate
MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION
Please consider donating financially to help support our programs.
LETTER OF THE WEEK
Good Afternoon,

I am in the Air Force, currently deployed. I revived your care package through Operation Support Our Troops and my team couldn’t have been more excited for all the goodies and treats y’all sent us.
Here is a picture of some of us enjoying the box as we opened it.
Thank you again for your support!

SCOTT MAXSON'S CONTACT INFO
If you have a question for Scott Maxson, OSOT-America's Executive Director please email him at smaxson@osotamerica.org by CLICKING HERE or call 630-971-1150.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
We have experienced an increased level of interaction with veterans through our Veterans Assistance Program as well as our other programs regarding depression and suicidal thoughts. If you know a veteran that would be in need of help, please see the contact numbers you can share:

Military One Source 
1-800-342-9647

National Suicide Prevention Hotline 
1-800-273-8255
CHARITY WATCHDOG RATINGS AND AWARDS
OSOT-America is proud to have top ratings from Charity Navigator, Great Nonprofits, and a Guidestar Platinum Award...and our newest award from Chamber 630 for the Best Not-For-Profit Charity. 
Operation Support Our Troops-America
www.osotamerica.org
630-971-1150
ROCKIN' FOR THE TROOPS 2020: Patriotic Tribute For America
CLICK HERE to watch the performance

MEDIA LINKS--2 Million Pounds of Comfort and Care 2019
CLICK HERE to watch Stacey Baca from ABC 7 Chicago at our warehouse.
CLICK HERE to see the AM560 The Answer interview.
CLICK HERE to watch the NC-TV segment.
CLICK HERE to hear the WBBM Newsradio interview.

MEDIA LINKS--Over The Edge Fundraiser 2019
CLICK HERE for the ABC-7 Chicago News segment with Stacey Baca
CLICK HERE for the NC-17 TV segment
CLICK HERE for The Naperville Sun article
CLICK HERE for The Daily Herald article

PHOTOGRAPHY LINKS--Over The Edge Fundraiser 2019
CLICK HERE for images from Friday's VIP/Media event.
CLICK HERE for images from Saturday's event.