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Valentine’s Day is a great day to show your thanks and appreciation to former and current service members.
If you don’t happen to know a veteran or anyone who’s currently serving in the armed forces, there are Valentine’s Day card drives that are being hosted by several nonprofit organizations throughout the country.
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Here are three nonprofits that are helping people spread Valentine’s Day cheer.
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Hugs for Soldiers
You can send your best wishes to deployed service members through Hugs for Soldiers. The Georgia-based nonprofit helps civilians send patriotic cards and letters of appreciation to brave troops all year round. Hugs for Soldiers told Fox News Digital that the organization is accepting cards and will bundle them in care packages that are being sent to active service members who have asked for support.
Valentine’s Day is a great day to show your thanks and appreciation to former and current service members.
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Hugs for Soldiers recommends sending in handwritten letters or notes a few weeks before Valentine’s Day since shipping for the cards generally takes two weeks. Thoughtful civilians can mail their holiday or general thank you card and optional unsealed card envelope to one of the two addresses below.
If using the U.S. Postal Service:
Hugs for Soldiers
P.O. Box 2887
Duluth, GA 30096
If using FedEx or UPS:
Hugs for Soldiers
Duluth First United Methodist Church
3208 Duluth Highway 120
Duluth, GA 30096
Hugs for Soldiers screens cards before shipping them out. Tips the organization gives civilians include keeping cards to a size no bigger than standard 8.5-by-11-inch letter paper, avoiding glitter and spreading positive messages. Providing photos and contact info is optional.
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