Announcements 8/12/20

FUNDRAISER THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 14th!

EAT AT PANDA EXPRESS IN NAPERVILLE AND WE WILL RECEIVE 20% OF YOUR ORDER TOTAL!

Just show the below flyer before placing your order at Panda Express. Eat anytime between 10:30 AM-9:30 PM at 1123 E. Ogden Ave in Naperville and they will donate 20% of proceeds back to OSOT-America. CLICK HERE for the flyer as you must show the image from your smartphone or a printed copy for us to receive the proceeds. Can be used in restaurant or for online orders.

URGENTLY NEEDED ITEMS FOR OUR COMFORT AND CARE PACKAGE PROGRAM

Our inventory is getting extremely low on some important items for our Comfort and Care Package Program, including:

--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!

Food Items

– Canned Fruit (16oz or less, no glass, no fruit cups)–COMPLETELY OUT OF STOCK, Urgently Needed

– Pouched Chicken or Tuna–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed

– Individual Cold Drink Mix (Gatorade, Propel, Lemonade Singles, etc.)–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed

Non-Food Items

– Mouthwash (17oz or smaller)–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed

– Shampoo (16 oz or less)–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed

– Band-Aids–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed

– Pain Relief Medications (Tylenol and Advil)–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed

– Cough Drops-EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed

– Shaving cream/gel (non-aerosol only)–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed

– Disposable Razors–EXTREMELY LOW STOCK, Urgently Needed

CLICK HERE for the full list of products we need or call us at 630-971-1150.

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

Last weekend an opportunity came up for us to receive 16 large boxes of donated items for our Comfort and Care Package Program from a Dollar Tree store in McHenry, IL. We were humbled by the outpouring of so many people reaching out wanting to help! Thank you to everyone who was willing to give up time on their weekend to pick up donations! All donations were picked up by Sunday morning!

ITEMS NEEDED FOR OUR STOCKING PROGRAM!

We are only a few short months from beginning to stuff stockings for deployed troops serving in harm's way! 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.

THANK YOU TO THE SCORZA FAMILY!

Thank you to the Scorza Family for donating 1,000 handmade Christmas ornaments for our holiday stocking program!

THANK YOU COREY!

We have been very appreciative to have Corey Incandela as our summer intern and his last day is Friday as he will be heading back to college. He helped out in almost all departments at OSOT-America and was part of many projects and we truly enjoyed working with him! CLICK HERE to read more details about his experience at OSOT-America.

SHOP AND DROP AUGUST 28-29, 2020

Our next Shop and Drop Event will be held on Friday, August 28th from 4 PM-8 PM and on Saturday, August 29th from 9 AM-5 PM at Jewel-Osco located at 127 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL 60563.

If you would like to volunteer, please CLICK HERE to sign up online!

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THANK YOU TO THE ILLINOIS SOCIETY CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

A Big Thank You to the Illinois Children of the American Revolution group who came in on Saturday to pack 150 Comfort and Care Packages and brought in 87 pounds of donated items!

Thank you!

SOME G.I. YOGA IN-PERSON CLASSES RESUME!

UPDATE:

Some in person classes are resuming:

Monday nights in Wheaton 7:30 pm at Wheaton VFW Post #2164, 0N731 Papworth St, Wheaton, IL 60187. No class in Wheaton on the 2nd Mondays of the month.

Wednesdays 9:30 to 10:15 am, Judd Kendall VFW Post #3873 at 908 Jackson Ave, Naperville.

All other classes are on hold for the time being.

New Guidelines:

1. Sign-In required prior to class. We will send out the invite to sign up for class. If you don't see it (sometime tomorrow) please let me know. We are limiting the number of students per class and contact tracing for everyone's safety. Temperatures will be taken and waivers signed to gain access to class.

2. Props. We are requesting that you bring your own mat and blankets. If you don't have a mat, one will be issued to you. You can use a towel if you don't have a blanket, it doesn't have to be fancy, we just ask that you please wash your towel or blanket after each session every week. We can have blocks, they are easy to wipe down.

3. Masks. Masks on when you are not on your mat. Mats 6' to 10' apart. Classes will be shorter, to limit everyone's exposure.

If you are not comfortable coming to class, don't worry we will still have live yoga on YouTube by CLICKING HERE on Monday at 7:30 PM Wednesday 9:30 AM, Friday 10:00 AM. Plus already recorded videos.

Thank you,

Kate

MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION

Please consider donating financially to help support our programs.

CLICK HERE to make a financial donation.

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS

THIS MONDAY!!

Panda Express--Friday, August 14th

Ogden and East Ave., Naperville, 60563

10:30 AM-9:30 PM

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!

Colonial Cafe--Saturday, August 29th

1101 S. Washington St., Naperville, 60540

9:00 AM-9:00 PM

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!

We are hosting our first ever online Trivia Night! For more information and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE. The topic for trivia night will be movies!

LETTER OF THE WEEK

Hello all!

I'm currently deployed in southeast Asia. I wanted to drop a quick line and say thank you for the box of goodies you sent out this way. Being away from home and family is hard, and knowing that there are folks back in the States who care for us and pray for us helps tremendously.

Thank You,

God bless,

A--USAF

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.