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Thank You Notes

DURATION

30-60 Minutes

WHERE

In your home, at school, place of worship, or anywhere!

WHEN

Notes are appreciated any time of year, but you can also organize note-making for any holiday:  Christmas, Passover, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, Diwali, Halloween, Veterans Day, MLK Day, Father's Day, Mother's Day, etc.

WHOSE HELP IS REQUIRED

Individuals, families, classes, groups and clubs of all ages are encouraged to participate.  

HOW IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Sending thoughtful and/or colorful notes of appreciation to our soldiers who have been away from home makes them feel connected, appreciated and not forgotten.

DESCRIPTION

Every week, Cell Phones for Soldiers sends 2,500-10,000 calling cards to US deployed soldiers. We need you to create thank you cards to be sent with these shipments.  

ITEMS NEEDED

1. Blank cards or white cardstock

2. Markers, crayons, glitter, stickers, etc.

3. Creativity!

4. Large envelope or small box to ship to Cell Phones for Soldiers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Kids and adults of all ages are encouraged to participate. It's a great group project.

NEXT STEPS

Organize yourself or your group to create thank you notes (can be letters, cards, drawings, etc.).

Doing this activity for Create the Change®? Don't forget to register your activity to be eligible for the Create the Change® raffle and more!

Click on "VIEW INSTRUCTIONS" below for more details.

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Sound like fun?VIEW INSTRUCTIONS▼ to get started.
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  1. Set aside 30 minutes.
  2. Gather your supplies.
  3. Draw, write, color a note of thanks to our soldiers (men and women).  
  4. Package your cards in a large envelope or small box.
  5. Ship to Cell Phones for Soldiers, ATTN: Notes for Our Soldiers, 5705 Commerce Blvd, Alpharetta, GA 30004
  6. Have additional questions, email: info@cellphonesforsoldiers.org
  7. Be sure to let us know that you found this activity through PGK.
  8. Kindly fill out this PGK impact form when you’ve completed the activity.