Saturday, April 23, 2016

Making Care Packages for Veterans - Memorial Day




Memorial Day is May 30th. To honor our veterans, we will gather donations and make care packages on May 15. Choose one more items, enough for 80 veterans, for care package donations. We deliver the care packages and visit veterans on May 21.



  • THANK YOU NOTES ADDRESSED "DEAR VETERAN". MOST THANK YOU CARDS ARE MADE AT HOME. IT'S A GREAT PROJECT TO DO WITH YOUR SMALL GROUP, CHILDREN'S GROUPS/SCHOOL CLASSES, NEIGHBORS AND FAMILY. THE NOTES OF GRATITUDE ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE CARE PACKAGE SO PLEASE MAKE SOME BEFORE COMING.
  • MEN'S SOCKS LARGE (AVAILABLE AT COSTCO, KIRKLAND BRAND IN 6- PACK, WHITE)
  • DECKS OF CARDS AND SMALL GAMES
  • CHRISTIAN BOOKS AND BOOKLETS
  • CROSSWORD AND PUZZLE BOOKS (AVAILABLE AT 99 CENT STORE)
  • LARGE GALLON SIZED ZIP LOCK BAGS APPROXIMATELY 10.5 INCHES WIDE X 11 INCHES HIGH. WE NEED 80 BAGS
  • AMERICAN FLAG STICKERS OR SMALL PATRIOTIC ITEMS THAT ARE ABLE TO FIT IN THE ZIP LOCK BAG
  • MAGAZINES- FISHING, ESPN, CHRISTIAN, WIRED, ETC. (NEW)
  • OTHER TYPES OF DONATIONS ARE WELCOMED




We meet at 12:45 in the Refinery. We will meet in the downstairs room nearest the cafe. Bring care package donations and a heart to serve. We will pray together and ask God to bless the care packages.