TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER--SEPTEMBER 3, 2020!
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!
A BIG THANK YOU TO WAYNE TOWNSHIP!
Thank you to Wayne Township for once again hosting a collection drive for us and donating 296 pounds of needed items for our Comfort and Care Package Program!
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!
ITEMS NEEDED 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.
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.
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UPCOMING PACKING DATES
Upcoming Packing Dates:
Thursday, August 20 from 9 AM-1 PM
Saturday, August 22 from 9 AM-1 PM

Thursday, September 17 from 9 AM-1 PM
Saturday, September 19 from 9 AM-1 PM

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.
UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS
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!
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR FIRST EVER
MINI-GOLF OUTING IN DOWNERS GROVE
ON OCTOBER 3rd 10:00 AM-12:00 PM!
MORE INFO COMING SOON!
LETTER OF THE WEEK
OSOT-America
Thank you for your care package you sent. We shared the box with the future operations cell and were able to use all of the items. It is nice to know fellow Americans are thinking about us.
Thanks,
DG
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. 
Operation Support Our Troops-America
www.osotamerica.org
630-971-1150
MEDIA LINKS--2 Million Pounds of Comfort and Care 2019
CLICK HERE to watch Stacey Baca from ABC 7 Chicago at our warehouse.
CLICK HERE to see the AM560 The Answer interview.
CLICK HERE to watch the NC-TV segment.
CLICK HERE to hear the WBBM Newsradio interview.

MEDIA LINKS--Over The Edge Fundraiser 2019
CLICK HERE for the ABC-7 Chicago News segment with Stacey Baca
CLICK HERE for the NC-17 TV segment
CLICK HERE for The Naperville Sun article
CLICK HERE for The Daily Herald article

PHOTOGRAPHY LINKS--Over The Edge Fundraiser 2019
CLICK HERE for images from Friday's VIP/Media event.
CLICK HERE for images from Saturday's event.