Posted on 07/14/2006 4:31:24 PM PDT by SandRat
| WASHINGTON, July 14, 2006 – More than 115,000 kids have at least one parent deployed in the war on terrorism, and that doesn't include those children affected by routine deployments, according to an organization that supports military children. "War takes its toll on the servicemembers who fight in the field and on the families who wait and worry at home," according to a news release from "Salute Our Services." "In the course of their parents' service to our nation, these children also make many sacrifices." Missed birthdays, holidays and special events top that list of sacrifices, the release said. Fear, worry and loneliness also affect children whose parents are deployed. Salute Our Services supports servicemembers in every branch of service and their families with financial grants. The goal of the grants is to keep children of deployed servicemembers engaged in the activities they enjoy, according to the release. "We received a grant check in the mail today," military spouse Michelle West said in a thank-you note to the group. "My children are very excited and are planning to start their extracurricular activities next week." Salute Our Services also hosts event around the country for the kids as well as sending them letters of thanks. The organization has offered its services to the children of deployed servicemembers for the past five years, the release noted. "We have assisted families in 45 states around the nation asking for help with their children, while they face new challenges, especially those related to the deployment of one or both parents," the release stated. |
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I urge everyone that can to contribute something to these military kids and their families. You have no idea of the sacrifice they make while their loved ones are on active duty.
My mother had three small children and no money coming for several months while my father was away on a 2nd tour of duty in Korea (there was a glitch in his checks being sent back). She took in laundry and cleaned six days a week so that we could make it.
I just hope that no one has a similar situation but it should give everyone an idea of how hard it can be for these families. Please open up your hearts (and your wallets) to assist a family that is already making great sacrifices by helping out a little in their day to day expenses.
I think you for posting this link, SandRat, I've already given my donation and hope to help establish a Florida chapter. Anyone interested in giving a hand?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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