We send thousands of cards each year in our care packages. Cards donations are received from people living across the USA in all 50 states! Cards can be made by ALL AGES! We want our Heroes to receive cards and letters from the young, the old, and everyone in between.
We include 10 to 15 personalized cards and letters in each care package. Your messages are the most important part of the package! If we send out 8,000 care packages in a year, this means 80,000 cards are needed. Recruit your friends and family to make cards and write letters.
Buy a box of greeting cards, write a note of encouragement to our troops and send them to us to be included in our packages. We do not need the envelopes.
Fold a piece of paper in half and make your own card. We would love for schools, churches, and clubs to have their children spend a few minutes making cards.
Write personal letters that can be included in the packages. A great way to start your letter is “Dear Service Member” or “Dear Friend”.
A simple message of thanks for their service, or letting them know that you are thinking about them is nice. Thanking them for keeping America safe and free is always a good choice too.
Do NOT put a date on them because they will be sent all during the year.
We do not need the envelopes, only the cards.
We can only accept Christmas cards during October and November. During the other months, please send non-holiday or patriotic themed cards.
Card & letter writing tips:
Be positive and upbeat. Avoid talking about death, wounds, or anything negative or sad.
Be thankful
Feel free to share a little info about yourself like hobbies, pets, etc
Talk about things happening around home like the weather, sports, etc
They love your drawings but DO NOT use glitter, because they can get in trouble if glitter gets on uniform/items
Do not discuss inappropriate things
Avoid politics or political statements
Avoid lengthy religious discussions, but saying you are praying for them is great
Feel free to include your first name, city and state. It’s best to avoid giving your full address, especially for children.
If you live in the Central Kentucky area, you can drop the cards off at our office. If you live in other areas of the country, please mail cards to the following address:
Military Missions Inc., 570 Delzan Place, Suite 10, Lexington, KY 40503
PLEASE NOTE: To save on postage, we will no longer be mailing tax receipt letters for cards. If you need a receipt for cards donated, please click the link below to download a printable version. We cannot determine the value of the donation, so you will need to fill in the amount. If this form does not meet your requirements, please contact us at info@militarymissions.org.
Cards
We send thousands of cards each year in our care packages. Cards donations are received from people living across the USA in all 50 states! Cards can be made by ALL AGES! We want our Heroes to receive cards and letters from the young, the old, and everyone in between.
We include 10 to 15 personalized cards and letters in each care package. Your messages are the most important part of the package! If we send out 8,000 care packages in a year, this means 80,000 cards are needed. Recruit your friends and family to make cards and write letters.
Click to download printable flyer to share with your group.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Do NOT put a date on them because they will be sent all during the year.
We do not need the envelopes, only the cards.
We can only accept Christmas cards during October and November. During the other months, please send non-holiday or patriotic themed cards.
Card & letter writing tips:
If you live in the Central Kentucky area, you can drop the cards off at our office. If you live in other areas of the country, please mail cards to the following address:
Military Missions Inc., 570 Delzan Place, Suite 10, Lexington, KY 40503
PLEASE NOTE: To save on postage, we will no longer be mailing tax receipt letters for cards. If you need a receipt for cards donated, please click the link below to download a printable version. We cannot determine the value of the donation, so you will need to fill in the amount. If this form does not meet your requirements, please contact us at info@militarymissions.org.
TAX RECEIPT FOR CARDS
Thank you!