Last weekend our Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas volunteers packed and mailed 226 boxes to four adopted platoons in Afghanistan. Total postage for this weekend was about $3,800, bringing our yearly postage costs to about $30,000. As our current cash on hand allows for only about three more big shipments, we would certainly appreciate any donations for our shipping costs.
Below are some photos of our June, 2012 packing party room where our care packages for soldiers were sorted and packed. Other volunteers (not in the photos) were in separate areas taping boxes, printing shipping labels, and prepping boxes for delivery to the post office. Thanks to all who donated time, products, and funds to support our troops overseas! Click to enlarge photos.
How can you help us send care packages to American troops in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard?
1) Donate Financially - Our greatest need is cash for our mailing costs. With no paid staff and donated warehouse space, we strive to maximize the use of donations. We are a 501(c)(3) charity, so your gifts are tax deductible. We accept checks to Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas, P.O. Box 116691, Carrollton, TX 75011. You can donate via our mobile website - m.airborneangelcadets.com, or via credit card through our Click and Pledge account.
2) Donate Goods - Many individuals, companies and organizations donate goods to our nonprofit for our U.S. soldiers, airmen, Marines and sailors. We kindly request that you contact us at support@airborneangelcadets.com before sending any goods.