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Other Organizations and Groups Who Can Help
Check out these other troop support organizations and resources for deployed personnel, military families and veterans. Assistance ranges from gifts and support to professional advice, financial assistance, information, and special deals.
We also have a list of extra support especially for wounded warriors. See also "We Recommend."
Support for Deployed Personnel
Adopt-a-soldier Platoon - Variety of support, esp. for NJ soldiers
Any Soldier - Receive care packages for an entire unit
Books for Soldiers - Book shipments & penpals
Cypress Cares - Care packages
Defender's Own - Social networking for families, veterans, and active-duty
eMail Our Military - Email pen pals
Freedom Pens - Free, beautiful, handmade pens
Google Voice - Free calls to the U.S. with .mil email address
Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet - Foster pet care
Hooah Mail - Personnel in Afghanistan can receive letters downloaded and printed
Military Space - Receive cards and letters
Operation A/C - Write a wish list and get adopted
Renaissance Knights - Free chess sets
Spirit of America - Helping soldiers connect with and improve the lives of locals and the indigenous military personnel they train.
Space Coast War Dog Association - Supporting deployed canine teams and retired service dogs
Treats for Troops - Care packages
Troop Batteries - Variety of batteries
USO - Wide variety of morale/MWR support activities and programs
Family/Children/Spouses
Christian Military Wives - Christian fellowship
Defender's Own - Social networking for families, veterans, and active-duty
Homeowners Assistance Program - Covers losses on sale of over-valued houses for people with PCS/BRAC (DoD)
Hope for the Warriors - Scholarships for spouses of wounded/fallen
Hug-a-Hero - Daddy Dolls and more
Military Spouses of America - Case management, advocacy, and information
Operation Homefront - Wide variety of homefront support
Operation Love Reunited - Free professional portraits for deploying/returning
Operation Purple - Family retreats (NMFA)
Operation Special Delivery - Support for pregnant spouses
Patchwork Memorials Fallen Heroes Foundation - Personalized, patchwork memorial quilts at no cost to families of the fallen
Rebuilding Together - Housing renovation, etc., for wounded and low-income
SpouseBUZZ - Information and camaraderie for spouses
Stork Vision - Free special ultrasound for pregnant spouses (AZ Only)
Strong Bonds - Army's preventative/supportive relationship workshops for singles, couples & families
The Soldier's Family - Care package tips & ideas
The Soldier's Project - Free, confidential (civilian) counseling
USO - Dozens of programs and projects for families and single service members
Vet Tix - Free tickets to sports, arts, and other special events
Warriors Wall - Free blogging and social media site for military and families
Veterans
America Supports You - DoD clearinghouse for military support organizations
American Combat Veterans of War - PTSD support
American GI Forum - Wide variety of services, including employment
Coming Home - Retreats, counseling and support training for veterans & families.
Creating Futures - IT career training for transitioning veterans
Heroes Today - For homeless veterans
Make the Connection - Shared experiences and support for veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart - Information and advocacy for wounded veterans
Pets for Patriots - Helps veterans save an at-risk shelter dog or cat
Quality of Life Plus - Technological innovations for wounded warriors
Save-a-Vet - Care and placement for retired military canines.
Sgt. Brandi - Resources and advice for veterans
The Fund for Veterans' Education - College funding for Iraq/Afghanistan veterans
VAMBOA - Veterans and Military Business Owners Association
Vet Jobs - Job search assistance
VetsJobs.net - Job fairs and business opportunity summits (sponsored by MOPH)
Veterans Green Jobs Academy - Training and scholarships for "green" jobs
Veterans Crisis Line - Confidential toll-free hotline and online chat for veterans in crisis and their families/friends
Veterans Helper - PTSD therapy
Veterans' Hope - Helps vets and families navigate available nonprofit support opportunities
Yoga for Vets - Free yoga classes/training across the country
Special Activities/Events for Stateside Personnel
Outward Bound Wilderness - Free expeditions Designed for Veterans
Take a Soldier Fishing - Fishing trips bridging the military-civilian gap
Special Groups
Jews in Green - Resources for Jewish military personnel
JWB Jewish Chaplains Council - Assisting Jewish military personnel with religious matters
Financial Assistance
Corporal Nich Dieruf Fund - For active-duty and reserve families, through USA Cares
The Homefront Cares - For Colorado active duty, veterans and retired
United American Patriots (The Warrior Fund) - Legal defense fund for military personnel
University of Phoenix - Tuition assistance
Unmet Needs (VFW) - Supporting military families in need
USA Cares - For a variety of needs, especially wounded
General Info
Armed Forces Benefits - Info on military benefits
First American Military, Inc. - Homeowner support
Military Avenue - Military-friendly service/business directory
MilitaryBenefits.com - Military.com's guide to military be nefits
Military.com - Military-related news, info and social networking
Military Connection - Info on almost everything related to the military
Military Hub - Financial planning info and assistance
Military OneSource - 24/7 live help for personal/family assistance
Military RideShare - Connecting travelers to save costs
My Armed Forces - Social networking for active duty and veterans
Operation Dreamseed - Assisting development in third-world countries
Operation Never Forgotten - Advertising promoting awareness and volunteerism in military support
Save and Invest - Financial planning info
Troop Ads - Online buy/sell service
Veterans' Hope - Helps service members navigate the hundreds of support organizations available to them and their families
Miscellaneous
In Their Boots - Weekly webcast of "real stories" from the homefront and the front lines
Kindle - Christian prayer support
Military Ride Share - Cut transportation costs with a buddy
Operation Dreamseed - Assistance for 3rd-world countries
Soldier Soaps - Individualized designer soaps
850miles.com - Items and attention-raising activities to support military support organizations