For those that know me, I'm sort of an activist for the military. I was recently visiting the West Haven VA facility, and was appalled at the conditions. While the rooms were ok, the other stuff that sustains life lacked. The library was horrendous. I asked a resident what they've read lately and it was the same book. I asked if that was by choice. The response was that is all there is. I just did a neighborhood book gather and delivered over 90 new books to that facility! PLEASE DO WHATEVER YOU CAN TO SUPPORT THE FOLKS THAT KEEP US FREE!!!
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I work for a construction company that does a lot of work at the VA hospitals. These people truly are heros and I don't think we realize or recognize how much they do to protect our freedoms.
Thank you for this reminder and I will definitely make a point to figure out what I can do to try and help.AL free since March 17th 2011...loving this life. No drinking no matter what.
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techie - you have a heart of gold. I have two nephews in the military. Thank you for reminding us about how very important these men and women are...adn they need to be remembered.February 27th, 2013. A New , Successful Start. :h
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That reminds me of Foamfollowers post in LOL section about a guy wanting a passport. It is utterly ridiculous the amount of paperwork required to file and then they can't find it.Zenstyle;1154438 wrote:
edit: And medical, of course... But even that was a hassle before as a lot of the time they'd say they couldn't find their paperwork. Ergo... if we can't be sure you're a vet then we can't help you. Gosh... how bad is that?
Nice work Techie!Psalms 119:45
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Tech, my beloved Daddy was a Vet, and my lifetime hero. PM me, tell me how to send all these extra books, or anything else I have, and I will do it. God Bless America, and her heroes!!sigpic
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Thank you for all the heartfelt responses. Here are three (3) steps that are applicable to everyone regardless of geographical location :
1.) Locate a local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America. The VVA runs a Household Goods Donation Program and accept all kinds of items, including books. You can use the Vietnam Veterans of America website (see Resources) or call 800-459-8387 to locate a local office.
2.) Register with Books for Soldiers (see Resources). This website allows you to donate books to current soldiers and veterans of past wars.
3.) Donate books to a local Veteran Affairs (VA) hospital. Most VA hospitals appreciate donations and books are on the list of accepted items. You can locate a VA medical center by using the official VA website (see Resources). U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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