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13 years ago
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It's one thing to express your support for the troops through your words, but what about those who want to express it through actions?
There are many great organizations that help both active servicemen and veterans alike.
But be cautious; many organizations, namely veteran-based organizations, are either scams or very misleading and badly run.
How can you be sure you are donating or helping out a reputable organization?
Charity Navigator gives in-depth information on the organizations you are curious about.
http://www.charitynavigator.org/
Know a military-based charity that is honest and reputable? Comment and they will be listed here!
P.S.
Anyone have more info on: http://www.supportourtroops.org/ ? Is it reputable?
Fisher House Organization
http://www.fisherhouse.org/
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=7585
Homes For Our Troops
http://www.homesforourtroops.org/
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=11553
Operation Homefront
http://www.operationhomefront.net/
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=10849
Want to get more locally involved with raising money and aid?
Food drives, clothing drives, creating raffles or fundraisers is a great way to help out and get everyone involved!
There are many great organizations that help both active servicemen and veterans alike.
But be cautious; many organizations, namely veteran-based organizations, are either scams or very misleading and badly run.
How can you be sure you are donating or helping out a reputable organization?
Charity Navigator gives in-depth information on the organizations you are curious about.
http://www.charitynavigator.org/
Know a military-based charity that is honest and reputable? Comment and they will be listed here!
P.S.
Anyone have more info on: http://www.supportourtroops.org/ ? Is it reputable?
Fisher House Organization
http://www.fisherhouse.org/
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=7585
Homes For Our Troops
http://www.homesforourtroops.org/
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=11553
Operation Homefront
http://www.operationhomefront.net/
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=10849
Want to get more locally involved with raising money and aid?
Food drives, clothing drives, creating raffles or fundraisers is a great way to help out and get everyone involved!
Icee
~icee
Just as a note dear, the term "soldier" applies only to those serving in the army. If you want a general term to describe everyone serving in the armed forces, you should use the term "servicemen." If you want to be EXTRA PC, you can say "service men and women" although at this point, I find it easier just to say "military"
SupportTheTroops
~supportthetroops
OP
whoopsie, shouldn't make journals when very tired. I will fix that. Thank you for letting me know!
Icee
~icee
No biggie! Most don't honestly know that soldier isn't a general term for all in the military! In fact, when I first started dating my fiance, I got scolded for that and quickly learned not to call him a soldier because he is an airman
Nalz
~nalz
I thought about pointing it out on the main page. Us Marines get especially butt hurt when people call us soldiers.
