Announcements 12/2/20

THANK YOU TO THE ORGANIZERS OF THE TURKEY TROT 2020 GOLF OUTING IN GOSHEN, OH

A BIG thank you to Melodie and Peter Estridge who organized the 18th Annual Deer Track Turkey Trot 2020 in Goshen, OH and for donating the proceeds of their Saturday, November 14th, 2020 golf outing to the programs of OSOT-America--a grand total of $4,118! We are very grateful for this generous donation!

GOGO SQUEEZ DONATION

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A Big Thank You to GoGo squeeZ for donating 1,000 pouches (288 pounds) of their product to us to include in our Holiday Stocking Program and our Comfort and Care Package Program!

$50 FOR A CHANCE TO WIN DISNEY TICKETS--

YOUR DONATION WILL BE DOUBLED!

Thanks to a generous anonymous donor who will be matching all donations dollar for dollar up to $15,000! One half of the money raised will be used for comfort and care and the other half for our other programs and operations.

Anyone making a donation of $50 or more will be entered in the drawing for the Disney tickets and their donation will be matched in order to double the value to OSOT-America. The matching gift campaign will run through December 31, 2020 and the drawing for the Disney Tickets will be made on January 5th.

If you have already donated for a chance to win the Disney Tickets, your information will continue to be part of the giveaway of TWO Hopper Admission Passes to Disney World in Orlando, Florida! These passes are very special because they are also Fast Pass + meaning you can bypass many of the long lines. And...the passes do not expire until February 13, 2022 so you have plenty of time to plan an amazing vacation!

How To Enter To Win

All you need to do is make a minimum donation of $50 through the link below by December 31, 2020 by 11:59 PM for a chance in the drawing!

For each $50 donation you get a chance to win. For example, if you donate $50 you get one chance, if you donate $100 you get two chances, etc. Your donation will be matched!

The winning entry will be pulled on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 at

10:30 AM! All donations must be in by 11:59 PM on December 31, 2020 to be eligible for the drawing.

CLICK HERE to Make a Donation and For a Chance To Win!

NAPERVILLE ART LEAGUE

Thank you to the Naperville Art League--we were so happy to be part of this event last month! The collection bin was full with 50 pounds of donated items and $11 in cash and coins.

SANTA HOUSE--DECEMBER 9th IN NAPERVILLE

We will have a table at Santa House in downtown Naperville on Military and First Responder Night, this Wednesday, December 9th from 4:30 PM- 8:30 PM. We won't have any volunteers there, but we will have a table with information about OSOT-America. For more information, please visit the Naperville Park District's website by CLICKING HERE.

HANDWRITTEN CARDS AND LETTERS URGENTLY NEEDED AND TOP 4 ITEMS!

Our inventory on handwritten cards and letters is extremely low--can you help?

Please note that we do not need any holiday themed cards or letters as we have completed packing our holiday stockings and will begin packing our Comfort and Care Packages in January 2021.

When the troops send a thank you note for the Comfort and Care Package they almost always mention how much the letters and cards mean to them as they lift their spirits and make them feel appreciated. We have enough to get us through the holidays, but once January arrives we will be completely out! For more info on cards and letters, please CLICK HERE. Items can be dropped off at 1807 S. Washington, Suite 110, #359 in Naperville, 60565. If you would like to arrange a drop off at our warehouse, please call us at 630-971-1150 or email collections@osotamerica.org.

G.I. YOGA IN PERSON CLASSES LIVE ON YOUTUBE

Kate will be back on the YouTube Channel live on December 4th at 10 AM, December 9th at 9:30 AM and December 11th at 10 AM. At this time, all in-person classes are cancelled. CLICK HERE for the YouTube Channel where you can also watch pre-recorded classes.

G.I. YOGA IN PERSON CLASSES LIVE ON YOUTUBE

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!

MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION

Please consider donating financially to help support our programs.

CLICK HERE to make a financial donation.

LETTER OF THE WEEK

A big thanks to the WAYNE TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER. I am very grateful for the 25lbs box that was sent to me. As I read the cards filled with love, it warms my heart knowing that there are people out there that do care for what we do for our beloved country. I am grateful to serve and protect this great nation and its people. God bless you all for put your hearts in this box and God bless the United States of America.

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.