Sending a Holiday Salute and Care Packages

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - On Friday, December 20, community volunteers and members of the military community at Move America Forward put on a concerted effort to ship some 2500 Christmas boxes to members of the armed forces stationed abroad. “Those gifts are donations made through the nation’s largest grassroots, pro-troop organization grateful for its service men and women,” said Shawn Callahan executive director for the organization.

“In addition to being a beautiful holiday gesture,” says Move America Forward outreach director Scott Raab, “this national organization is dedicated to providing year-round provisions for those deploying from the Sacramento area.”

Dressed up as one of Santa’s elves for the occasion, volunteer Darlene Markus said, “I began volunteering for MAF on a regular basis after my husband, a Vietnam veteran, passed away, and I wanted to be involved supporting others going through that experience.”

After receiving a Move America Forward care package via U.S. Postal Service, U.S. troops stationed in foreign and oftentimes hostile lands appreciate the bond of solidarity the 501(c)3 charity fosters.

For more information or to donate visit www.moveamericaforward.org