A MESSAGE FROM OUR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Thank you to everyone for supporting us this year, from remote volunteering, in-person volunteering, and continuing to donate financially and through collection drives. Happy New Year to you and yours!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP PAINT
We are in need of volunteers to help us paint (two coats) the carpeted areas of the office and warehouse on January 5, 6, and 7 between 9 AM-4 PM using rollers. Rich Wilkie has obtained a paint donation from a local Sherwin-Williams store last week so the 'cutting in' has been completed along the ceiling, windows, and door.

The landlord of the building is replacing the carpet on January 12th. If you are available to help, please CLICK HERE to email Joshua.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
DOUBLE YOUR DONATION THROUGH 12/31/20!
Thanks to a generous anonymous donor who will be matching all donations dollar for dollar up to $15,000! One half of the money raised will be used for comfort and care and the other half for our other programs and operations.  

Anyone making a donation of $50 or more will be entered in the drawing for the Disney tickets and their donation will be matched in order to double the value to OSOT-America. The matching gift campaign will run through December 31, 2020 and the drawing for the Disney Tickets will be made on January 5th.  

If you have already donated for a chance to win the Disney Tickets, your information will continue to be part of the giveaway of TWO Hopper Admission Passes to Disney World in Orlando, Florida! These passes are very special because they are also Fast Pass + meaning you can bypass many of the long lines. And...the passes do not expire until February 13, 2022 so you have plenty of time to plan an amazing vacation!

How To Enter To Win
All you need to do is make a minimum donation of $50 through the link below by December 31, 2020 by 11:59 PM for a chance in the drawing!

For each $50 donation you get a chance to win. For example, if you donate $50 you get one chance, if you donate $100 you get two chances, etc. Your donation will be matched!

The winning entry will be pulled on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 at
10:30 AM! All donations must be in by 11:59 PM on December 31, 2020 to be eligible for the drawing.

HANDWRITTEN CARDS AND LETTERS NEEDED, TOP 4 MOST NEEDED ITEMS
Our inventory on handwritten cards and letters is extremely low--can you help?

When the troops send a thank you note for the Comfort and Care Package they almost always mention how much the letters and cards mean to them as they lift their spirits and make them feel appreciated. We have enough to get us through the holidays, but once January arrives we will be completely out! For more info on cards and letters, please CLICK HERE. Items can be dropped off at 1807 S. Washington, Suite 110, #359 in Naperville, 60565. If you would like to arrange a drop off at our warehouse, please call us at 630-971-1150 or email collections@osotamerica.org.

LETTER OF THE WEEK
"Thank y'all so much for the big box of goodies. Everything will be used! We appreciate you thinking of us while we are so far away from home. 
Be safe and God Speed to all of you!"
MSG TH
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Make sure to check out our Calendar to see our comfort and care packing dates, G.I. Yoga classes, community events, and more! The calendar is viewable on our website under the Get Involved tab.
CLICK HERE to view the calendar.
BOARD MEMBER APPLICATIONS
If you are interested in applying to become an OSOT-America Board Member, please CLICK HERE to fill out the application and email it to smaxson@osotamerica.org
or mail the form to:

OSOT-America
1807 S. Washington Street
Suite 110, #359
Naperville, IL 60565

Please call 630-971-1150 with any questions.
G.I. YOGA IN PERSON CLASSES LIVE ON YOUTUBE
Starting in January, Kate will be back at 10 AM on Fridays and will be adding an evening class as well (more info to come, but probably on Monday or Tuesday nights). At this time, all in-person classes are canceled. CLICK HERE for the YouTube Channel where you can also watch pre-recorded classes.
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
December 30-January 3: Office Closed
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 a credit card, PayPal, or by check or money order. You can also donate 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!
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 LINK--Mission BBQ Interview
CLICK HERE to watch the video.

MEDIA LINK--Inside Out Club
CLICK HERE to watch the video.

MEDIA LINK--Holiday Stockings 2020
CLICK HERE to watch the interview with NC-17.

MEDIA LINK--Comcast PSA
CLICK HERE to watch the interview.

ROCKIN' FOR THE TROOPS 2020: Patriotic Tribute For America
CLICK HERE to watch the performance

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-17 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.