Milspouse Matters Episode 55 with Amy Palmer from Soldiers’ Angels
On this episode, I’m speaking with Amy Palmer, the president and CEO of Soldiers’ Angels, who’s sharing what they offer and how you can support them or even request services.
Before I talk to Amy Palmer from Soldiers’ Angels, let me tell you about this episode’s sponsor, the Peewee app. If you’re a military parent away from your kids, a grandparent, aunt or uncle or anyone else who loves a child from far away, you’re going to LOVE this cute little app called Peewee! “Unlimited stories, read by your loved ones!” The app and your first story is free, and after that you can purchase credits for more stories to share.
About Soldiers’ Angels
Soldiers’ Angels is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides aid, comfort, and resources to the military, veterans, and their families. Founded in 2003 by the mother of two American soldiers, hundreds of thousands of “Angel” volunteers assist veterans, wounded and deployed personnel and their families in a variety of unique and effective ways.
Their motto is
“May no soldier go unloved † May no soldier walk alone † May no soldier be forgotten † Until they all come home.” ™
Learn more at soldiersangels.org and find them on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
If you’re looking for a way to give back, volunteer, or support military and veterans, Soldiers’ Angels has opportunities, even during this time of COVID!
Soldiers’ Angels Programs
Despite an abnormal year, SA is still able to offer its three major holiday programs:
Treats for Troops: Collection sites vary as to how long they collect candy, but Soldiers’ Angels accepts candy donations through 12/31.
Holiday Stockings for Heroes: Help get a stocking to a deployed service member or veteran over the holidays. Stockings must be shipped to designated location by December 11.
Adopt-A-Family: Deadline to register is December 7!
How Soldiers’ Angels Supports Military Families Year-Round
- Baby Brigade virtual baby showers for expectant spouses of deployed, spouses of post-9/11 wounded, ill, injured service members/veterans; expectant post 9/11 wounded ill or injured veterans.
- Caregiver support through Women of Valor.
Supporting Deployed Service Members
Support combat and humanitarian deployed with care packages, letters, baked goods, and more.
Support deployed Chaplains with items they may request.
Special team dedicated to supporting Special Operations Forces units with needed items.
Special opportunities for deployed Service Members (SM’s) registered with Soldiers’ Angels:
- In addition to the holiday programs, they have a new partnership with Tiff’s Treats whereby registered SM’s can have cookies delivered to their families stateside for free.
How to Receive Support
- Register for services the Soldiers’ Angels website OR register deployed spouse or other eligible family members (with their permission) on the website: https://soldiersangels.org/register-for-services/
Volunteer!
In addition to being a recipient of SA, there are myriad opportunities to be a virtual or in-person volunteer at: https://soldiersangels.org/volunteer/
Connect with Soldiers’ Angels today and support this amazing organization!
More resources for your military life:
- Connect with Milspouse Matters on Instagram
- Christian Military Spouse Facebook Group
- Find the complete Milspouse Matters show archive and listen to every episode
Get Jen’s book, You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse.
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