Give Something That Means Something with messages of thanks and holiday cheer to military members, veterans, and their families
The American Red Cross Mid Central Pennsylvania Chapter is inviting the community to join this year’s Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign and create or sign cards of thanks to members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families. Cards will then be delivered to military organizations, veteran homes and hospitals, and military support groups with your notes of thanks and well wishes this holiday season.
“Veterans, military members, and their families have expressed to us that they greatly appreciate these messages and holiday wishes. The reminder that their sacrifices have not been forgotten, and that there are communities continuing to support them means so much to those who have served our country”, shared Hope Roaten, Executive Director, Mid Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Greater Pennsylvania Region.
“This is only a small part of the many ways we support our nation’s military through the Service to the Armed Forces program.” Roaten added.
To send your holiday greeting card to a military member or their family this season Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign: Cards can be purchased or homemade.
- Please ensure all cards are signed and do not include envelopes.
- Please only sign with your first name only and use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member,” “Dear Veteran,” “Dear American Warrior,” or “Dear Military Family” and write your best wishes for the holidays and a heartfelt thank you for their service.
- Do not include email addresses or home addresses on the cards - the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships.
- No glitter: Please refrain from choosing cards with glitter or using loose glitter.
- Cards may be signed by individuals or groups including organizations such as a business or church.
- Once the cards are ready, contact the Red Cross via email here to coordinate and / or schedule your card pick up.
