Adopted Soldier Program
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"From the Heart" began sending care packages to soldiers in 2003. To date, we have followed over 15 soldiers through their tour of duty. It has been an honor to send these care packages! We have a tremendous respect for the sacrifces our soldiers make every day on our behalf. Each soldier's wish list for care packages is different depending upon the assignment they are given. Some are on a base and are able to purchase items and simply miss certain special items from home and love receiving cards and letters. Some are in the field and request specific items that they are not able to purchase.
Jonathan, one of the first soldiers we adopted who was deployed in Iraq at the time, already had a lot on his plate when he received some difficult news regarding a second child he and his wife were having. He and his wife ultimately were blessed with a healthy child, however, while Jonathan was away from home it was emotionally difficult with the realization that they had to go through a waiting period not knowing what they might be facing. Without thinking of himself, Jonathan asked us to keep in contact with his wife and to help support her. We collected baby clothes and other items she still needed, which in turn helped him to know that others were at home bringing support to his wife, child and baby on the way. Jonathan and his family will remain in our hearts for the sacrifices they made as a family and for all that they went through during that time...it was not an easy time and while "From the Heart" was not able to take away the real experiences that he and his wife were going through...our mission was to walk alongside them and to help them in any way we could. That...is what our Adopted Soldier Program, and all of our programs, are all about.
Our newest Adopted Soldiers are Diana, serving in the Air Force, and Lindsey, serving in the Army National Guard. We will be sending care packages as often as possible. While they have a way to purchase some items on their base, there are certain items they are not able to purchase and these items became part of the their wish list.
Currently, we are collecting the following items on their wish list: Chocolate Candy, Mints, Gum, Lollipops, Beef Jerky, Chex Mix, Animal Crackers
These care packages are more than just items…they represent a package filled with support for the sacrifices being made everyday on our behalf. We have also included your cards and pictures so please feel free to spread the word and help us send cards and pictures as well! You can mail them to us and we will send them along: From the Heart, PO Box 804, Manchester, CT 06042
Thank you again for your support and we will keep you posted with any updates! As we receive your donations of items we will send them along to Diana. To date (January) we have sent and Diana has received three packages and we just mailed out first package to Lindsey!
If you know of a soldier who would like to receive care packages, let us know how we can help by emailing us at ftheart@comcast.net
Thank you for your service!
Jonathan, one of the first soldiers we adopted who was deployed in Iraq at the time, already had a lot on his plate when he received some difficult news regarding a second child he and his wife were having. He and his wife ultimately were blessed with a healthy child, however, while Jonathan was away from home it was emotionally difficult with the realization that they had to go through a waiting period not knowing what they might be facing. Without thinking of himself, Jonathan asked us to keep in contact with his wife and to help support her. We collected baby clothes and other items she still needed, which in turn helped him to know that others were at home bringing support to his wife, child and baby on the way. Jonathan and his family will remain in our hearts for the sacrifices they made as a family and for all that they went through during that time...it was not an easy time and while "From the Heart" was not able to take away the real experiences that he and his wife were going through...our mission was to walk alongside them and to help them in any way we could. That...is what our Adopted Soldier Program, and all of our programs, are all about.
Our newest Adopted Soldiers are Diana, serving in the Air Force, and Lindsey, serving in the Army National Guard. We will be sending care packages as often as possible. While they have a way to purchase some items on their base, there are certain items they are not able to purchase and these items became part of the their wish list.
Currently, we are collecting the following items on their wish list: Chocolate Candy, Mints, Gum, Lollipops, Beef Jerky, Chex Mix, Animal Crackers
These care packages are more than just items…they represent a package filled with support for the sacrifices being made everyday on our behalf. We have also included your cards and pictures so please feel free to spread the word and help us send cards and pictures as well! You can mail them to us and we will send them along: From the Heart, PO Box 804, Manchester, CT 06042
Thank you again for your support and we will keep you posted with any updates! As we receive your donations of items we will send them along to Diana. To date (January) we have sent and Diana has received three packages and we just mailed out first package to Lindsey!
If you know of a soldier who would like to receive care packages, let us know how we can help by emailing us at ftheart@comcast.net
Thank you for your service!
