My soldier

Become a penpal to a service person. Having spent many holidays away from home myself I can assure you how important it is to have someone back home to communicate with. Someone to share goodtimes and badtimes with, especially during the holidays... A friend. Whether it be just for the holidays, their tour of duty or for a lifetime of continuing friendship this is a worthwhile undertaking.
Manhattanville College President Richard A. Berman and active U.S. Army Sergeant Juan Salas of of Manhattanville College Westchester County, New York have launched a new program, called My Soldier.
My Soldier is a program that puts politics aside and lets U.S. soldiers know that someone back home cares. When a person enrolls in the My Soldier program, they agree to adopt a soldier. They receive a "starter kit" containing guidelines for letter writing and care package preparation, a red My Soldier bracelet, and a specially designed My Soldier baseball hat to include with the first letter they send to their deployed United States Armed Serviceperson. The first letter/care package they send is addressed to their soldier's platoon contact who then distributes it to their soldier. The soldier then replies and direct correspondence begins (about 80% of soldiers respond, but 100% appreciate getting the letters). The program is free. To participate in My Soldier, please sign up HERE
Hat tip and thanks to Mamamontezz and Small Town Veteran who are both supporting this effort.