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"If anybody is wondering: Where are the young idealists? Where are the people willing to devote themselves to causes larger than themselves? They are in uniform in Iraq, straddling the divide between insanity and order." - David Brooks

How You Can Help

There are three different ways to help Soldiers' Angels carry out its vital mission:

  • Donate
  • Join a Soldiers' Angels Team
  • Adopt a Soldier

Donating to Soldiers' Angels:  If want to help Soldiers' Angels but are unable to adopt a soldier or join a team at this time, please consider helping us out financially. Each donation, no matter the size, helps provide aid and comfort to the troops through our many projects and activities. You can also donate stock, old electronics, air miles, care package items and much more. Click to donate or learn more!

Joining Soldiers' Angels: If you are unable to adopt a soldier or donate at this time, but still want to be a part of the Soldiers' Angels mission, we invite you to join one of our many teams or programs. Our 20+ teams specialize in filling a specific need of America's military men and women.  By joining a team you can get involved in sending handmade blankets to the wounded, supporting our military chaplains, helping our soldiers distribute toys and clothing to children in Iraq and Afghanistan, sending special cards to soldiers and their families, and much, much more! For details, see the complete list on our homepage or click Teams and Programs on the left.

Adopting a Soldier:  To adopt a soldier you must commit to sending a card or letter each week and a minimum of 1 or 2 care packages a month. This is one of the most important things we can do to help bring home a healthy hero--It is so very important for each of them to know that we care and support them, and your letters and care packages will do just that.

So what goes in a care package? Care packages do not have to be expensive and you can either put together your own (we have created a list of the most often requested items consisting of snacks, hygiene items, and games or magazines). We have also put together some great themed care packages in the Angel Store (they are sold at cost and we will ship them directly to your soldier, complete with a personal note from you). The length of each adoption depends on the branch of service your soldier is in and a number of other factors, but generally averages between six (6) months to twelve (12) months. On occasion, they can be extended, but this is the average.

Important: This is a serious job for serious people. This is not a dating service, and we do not tolerate improper or inappropriate behavior. Our soldiers need us and the last thing we want to do is cause any additional stress in their lives or the lives of their families.

Every application to adopt a soldier or join a team/program is reviewed by our adoptions unit. We conduct an identity verification process on each applicant before a soldier is matched to you or you are assigned to a team/program. This process can take a few days to complete, as our team contacts each applicant by phone and/or email as part of this process. This process is important and we take it seriously. In an effort to speed things up (we know you are excited to get going!!!), we offer Instant Approval through PayPal. By making a donation of $1, $5 or whatever your heart is telling you, we can rely on PayPal's own internal verification system, which is quite extensive.  Or, if you do not have a PayPal account and would rather not go through that process, you can simply use your credit card through PayPal, which also includes a verification process. If you would like to take advantage of this instant verification process, simply click on the following button:

Please Note:  A donation is not required to join Soldiers' Angels or to adopt a soldier. The instant approval process through PayPal simply provides an expedited process for those who wish to take advantage of it. Please do not feel obligated to do so. As with all donations to Soldiers' Angels, your donation is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax adviser for further information.

For more information about adopting a soldier, please see our Frequently Asked Questions, or email Kathy Silveira.

Application to Adopt a Soldier

Please be sure you have first read and understood the information about adoption above.  Every field below must be filled out completely, or application will not be processed.  Applicants must be 18 years old or older OR must have a parent fill out this form.   Please see our privacy policy here.

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We thank you for your interest in Soldiers Angels and its mission. Remember, even if you never hear from your soldier you are making a huge difference with everything you mail!

"About 30 min ago I received this package from your organization and I wanted to say thank you for all you do from each and everyone of us....  Its always good to hear of all the support and all the folks who spend their time just to write or send care packages, I know I'm grateful for each and every one of you.
As for me, ... I am single dad, 35 from Alabama. This is currently my 3rd deployment here and I have many months left. I've been in the Army now about 10 years.... Most of all I love my kids and my job. I also love the all the great folks back home who support us each and everyday. So thank you once again for all you guys do... again thank you. ~till then your friend BILLY"


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