Soldier's Angels---Help Please

[A_BU'swife]

I volunteer for Soldier's Angels here in San Diego. I was talking to the SD organizer. She said their are around 200 soldiers on the website right now signed up to have an Angel adopt them and they haven't been yet.
I think it would be great if as many gals from here could adopt just one. They really appreciate it.
Yesterday when I volunteered at our booth half the people that donated were all military themselves. We also had a few come up to us saying they loved having an Angel when they were deployed.
So if you can go to the link and go to adopt a soldier.
Thanks!!
http://www.soldiersangels.org/

Also they need over 180,000 blankets to go in the Christmas Care packages.
If you want to donate one or make one that would be great.

[**Tryna**.]

I wished I could adopt more but I already have my limit from Soldiers Angel. But I'm so doing the Christmas packages.

[Jen113007]

I've done a few adoptions, but with working full time and DH being back from his deployment, I kept forgetting to send them. I sent his name back to Susan because I felt horrible. I will, however, gladly send things in for the Christmas packages.

Any idea what kind of blankets? Or should I just send a message to Susan?

[A_BU'swife]

Originally Posted by Jen113007 I've done a few adoptions, but with working full time and DH being back from his deployment, I kept forgetting to send them. I sent his name back to Susan because I felt horrible. I will, however, gladly send things in for the Christmas packages. Any idea what kind of blankets? Or should I just send a message to Susan?

The will take any kind. They prefer flannel or quilted type. The knitted and crocheted kind will be used for VAs but they can't send those in the Christmas packages.
She has a no sew blanket they do which I think even I can do.
Thank you for your help.
Isn't Susan great!!

[A_BU'swife]

Originally Posted by soldi3rs 4ng3l I wished I could adopt more but I already have my limit from Soldiers Angel. But I'm so doing the Christmas packages.

Aww your wonderful thanks!!

[Debra]

I did a few adoptions & never heard back from any of "my" soldiers. I wrote to them each for a good 6+ months & never got even an email. I know alot are busy but it would have been nice if I atleast heard back just once to know they were receiving what I sent. I was really discouraged after that & quit writing!

I know it is a great organization, though!

[**Tryna**.]

Originally Posted by aelsass Aww your wonderful thanks!!

I rather enjoy helping out..I got involved with them when I lost my fiance back in 2005..Since then, I've had over 10 soldiers and even got my mom involved with them..Funny thing is that it's not even including my dh or brother who are military.

[Jen113007]

Originally Posted by Debra I did a few adoptions & never heard back from any of "my" soldiers. I wrote to them each for a good 6+ months & never got even an email. I know alot are busy but it would have been nice if I atleast heard back just once to know they were receiving what I sent. I was really discouraged after that & quit writing! I know it is a great organization, though!

I know how you feel. My first guy sent me emails, letters, and his coin but my second one didn't do anything. I just figured that he only had so much time to communicate and he choose to communicate with his family, which I was more than ok with.

[Jen113007]

Originally Posted by aelsass The will take any kind. They prefer flannel or quilted type. The knitted and crocheted kind will be used for VAs but they can't send those in the Christmas packages. She has a no sew blanket they do which I think even I can do. Thank you for your help. Isn't Susan great!!

Susan is wonderful! I met her earlier this year and she is so passionate about this, she is great.

I'll get some blankets together and get them out. I need to go on the site later so I can send them to the right place.

[A_BU'swife]

Originally Posted by Jen113007 I know how you feel. My first guy sent me emails, letters, and his coin but my second one didn't do anything. I just figured that he only had so much time to communicate and he choose to communicate with his family, which I was more than ok with.

Yeah they tell you when you sign up for a soldier you may not get any response back. I know some do and some don't and it can be frustrating if you don't. I haven't gotten any letter or anything back.