Building Bridges

Sending e-mail messages to relatives and friends is easy for most of us, but servicemen and women a world away in Afghanistan sometimes wait hours to get even a few minutes of computer time. You can help! Send your spare computer parts to Jake Dienelt to help our troops communicate more easily – and more frequently – with their families. To send computer parts, contact Jake at: Jacob_dienelt@yahoo.com.

Operation Gratitude

Learn how to donate money or items for care packages, host a collection drive, write letters to troops or nominate a soldier to receive a package. To learn more, go to www.opgratitude.com.

Baby Blues

Our troops sacrifice much for our freedom – but the women behind them do, too. It’s especially hard on those who spend their pregnancies without the everyday support of their partners. To volunteer your sewing or knitting abilities, or donate money or materials, visit www.operationtopknot.4t.com.

Cell Phones for Soldiers

To donate cash or used cell phones, go to www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.