Ready to Support Our Troops?
Write Letters to the Troops
DURATION
30-60 MinutesWHERE
This activity may take place wherever you are: in the classroom, church, senior center, pre-school or kitchen table.
WHEN
Throughout the yearWHOSE HELP IS REQUIRED
For mailing.
HOW IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Every care package shipped to our deployed troops, contains a "note from home". Additionally, we are serving 50,000 troops in Germany. These letters connect our soldiers/sailors back to home with your notes of inspiration and gratitude.
DESCRIPTION
Create handwritten, heartfelt notes to our deployed troops. Send some good thoughts and messages to soldiers who are far from home.
ITEMS NEEDED
Any kind of paper, pens, markers, crayons of your choice. If possible, please place note in an unsealed envelope. We will add a star from an American flag.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
No glitter or confetti, please.
NEXT STEPS
Review the instructions and if you have questions, email Trish Shallenberger at trish@asoldiershands.org.
WEBSITE
1. Make a personal goal of the # of letters you would like to write.
2. Gather your supplies.
3. Write a letter that speaks from your heart. Start with a note and/or happy picture.
4. For suggestions and guidelines, visit here.
5. Mail your cards to: A Soldier's Hands, 2277 Oak Leaf Drive, State College, PA 16803
*If you want to receive credit for community service hours, take a picture of your cards and upload to PGK's impact form, completing the questionnaire. Then email info@projectgivingkids.org letting them know you have completed the impact form and need verification for your community service hours.