Santa's Airdrop for Veterans

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October 27th, 2015
Jafar

Santa's Airdrop for Veterans

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Originally Posted by OscarMike1127

Santa’s Airdrop for Veterans

Ho, ho, ho gentlemen.

The season of giving and receiving is fast approaching. While we may all know somebody who is in need, our veterans (especially our combat veterans) have for generations been especially susceptible to the ravages of unemployment, homelessness and hopelessness. Recent studies by the Department of Veterans Affairs suggest that there may be as many as 180,000 homeless and needy veterans in the North Florida region alone.

Santa’s Airdrop for Veterans will be a non-profit drive for canned food, winter clothes, or any other non-perishable or essential items. From first-hand experience, I know that many organizations who carry out similar functions, while appreciated, could stand to take a more personal approach. Those of you who know a veteran in particular who is struggling or homeless may sponsor that particular veteran, and the Airdrop will ensure that he/she gets what is needed.

Those who do not have a veteran in mind are still encouraged to donate. All excess donations will be taken to the Tallahassee Vet Center for donation at the conclusion of the drive.

FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - we will kill a deer(s) and pay for processing in order to give to needy veteran families that will last them through the winter. Please help us find that family. (It's also our mission to get OM his first deer - Get some!)

Donations will be collected and retained by myself at my home.

Jafar and I hope that you will join us in supporting those who have supported us!

Semper Fidelis,

Jafar and OM :usa:

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Here we go. Gentlemen, try not to shit in this thread.
October 27th, 2015
Chumbag II

If we decided to do a cash donation so things that are really needed could be purchased, would either of you two be the ones supervising the purchases?
Thanks
Ed
October 27th, 2015
OscarMike1127

Im not exactly sure that I understand your question.

All donations will be kept, retained and transferred to the receiving party by us.
October 27th, 2015
e.money83

so cash would be delivered directly to individuals? or would cash donations be used to procure goods that would then be delivered to the individuals? also, i believe he was asking if cash donations would be spent directly by you/jafar to procure said goods, or if third party would be doing the shopping for you.
October 27th, 2015
OscarMike1127

In the interest of accountability, I think that it would be best for those willing to donate to purchase the items they have in mind and then drop them off to us for donations. There is no third party, save for the veterans who will benefit directly from the drive.
October 27th, 2015
Jafar

Yeah, I'm with OM. I know cash is convenient for everyone, but giving cash to the needy and/or the headache of being responsible for cash as an interim is something I'm just not comfortable with.

OM will be the primary POC on that side of the line, and I will be the primary POC north of the line. I'm gonna make sure OM kills a deer and I'll donate more as well, but we definitely want to try to take from the land and give to a needy family. But that's on us, ya know.

Just use common sense for the rest of the stuff, primarily food and hygiene stuff. I'd say toys for the children, but the USMCR really specializes in that with Toys for Tots. But if you wanna give that, we won't balk.

We really need help trying to find specific families. Of course, we will give blindly to the Vet Center, etc. - but we're trying to adopt specific families to improve their quality of life during the holiday season.
October 27th, 2015
e.money83

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We really need help trying to find specific families. Of course, we will give blindly to the Vet Center, etc. - but we're trying to adopt specific families to improve their quality of life during the holiday season.

that is quite an undertaking, and i commend you for it.
October 27th, 2015
OscarMike1127

Bump (like Rick James)
October 27th, 2015
Johnny

My American legion post already gives to the needy thru the Vet Center at Thanksgiving ,also we have a Christmas Dinner for them at the Elks Lodge in Tallahassee.Good work fellas,i will be in touch after the next post meeting. Post 84 in Havanna
October 27th, 2015
OscarMike1127

Appreciate your help friend.
October 28th, 2015
Jafar

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If anyone wants to donate, we still have a paypal setup.

Which means someone has to handle cash in the end.
October 28th, 2015
0utlaw

Or haircuts....
October 28th, 2015
Chumbag II

PM'd both you guys, thanks
October 28th, 2015
Jafar

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cash could go to the processing costs.

I understand what is probably easier to most, but I don't believe we are collectively trying to do what will trouble us the least in the effort to give here.
October 29th, 2015
rr53

Sent PM to both you boys.