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Spirit of America

Apr-21-2004 » Filed Under: Link of Interest

I just wanted to take a minute and recognize a volunteer organization that deserves a bit of attention. Spirit of America has decided to, "help Americans serving abroad assist people in need." According to its website:

Our mission is to expand the abilities of Americans serving abroad to improve the quality of life of people at the grass roots level. Our objectives are to:
  • Increase the reach, scale and impact of the informal humanitarian activities that take place on the front lines in troubled regions.

  • Contribute charitable goods that can have a positive, practical and timely impact in the local communities where American personnel are involved.

  • Improve foreign perceptions of the American people and our presence abroad.

    • One of the organization's current missions is to help the Marines near Fallujah equip TV stations in the area. Spirit of America had the ambitious goal of raising $100,000 for this project. Because of postive press coverage and the generosity of citizens that want to support our troops ("hearts and minds" approach), it has raised more than $750,000 so far.

    Visit their website to learn more and perhaps donate to one of their causes. Furthermore, if you know of a soldier or unit with the SBCT that needs help with a specific project in Mosul, please read the "Make a Request" instructions. The Operation Pencil, Operation Blanket project comes to mind if anyone knows the soldier leading that effort. An active service member must initiate the request.


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