In the Forums

Register

Today's Posts

Search

Get the Weekly
Inkling
newsletter





Previous Issues

Splitcoaststampers's privacy policy

Get Social

Splitcoaststampers on InstagramLike Splitcoaststampers on FacebookFollow Splitcoaststampers on TwitterPit Splitcoaststampers on Pinterest

Sponsored Ads


 
Splitcoaststampers.com - the world's #1 papercrafting community
You're currently viewing Splitcoaststampers as a GUEST. We pride ourselves on being great hosts, but guests have limited access to some of our incredible artwork, our lively forums and other super cool features of the site! You can join our incredible papercrafting community at NO COST. So what are you waiting for?

Join the party at Splitcoaststampers today!

Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 01-05-2013, 04:03 AM   #1  
Kookie Creator
 
Rosestamping's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Hampton VA
Posts: 436
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Heart Card for a recovering American Soldier

Let's remember next year when everyone posts to send a card to a recovering American soldier that it is not true. My card was returned yesterday that was mailed Dec. 13th with the following message: undeliverable, unable to forward. I guess they will not accept any cards that are not addressed to an individual. It was a good idea anyway. Thanks.
Rosestamping is offline  
Tweet this Post! Share on Facebook Reddit!! Pin on Pinterest! Share on Google+!
Reply With Quote Likes
Old 01-05-2013, 03:11 PM   #2  
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Demo Challenge Leader
Splitcoast Challenge Host
 
TexasGrammy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: South of Oklahoma, North of DFW Airport = North Texas!
Posts: 44,386
Received 243 Likes on 129 Posts
Default

Here are 4 sites that receive and distribute donated cards for soldiers. There are many sites that accept your donated cards, and each has varied guidelines for stampers to follow. Find one that feels good for you and stamp for the soldiers with the knowledge that your efforts will get there indeed. ;)

Cards for Soldiers

Operation Write Home

Soldier's Angels

American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Soldiers
__________________
TexasGrammy** Bev Gerard
blog: Texas Rubber & Ink!
TexasGrammy is offline  
Tweet this Post! Share on Facebook Reddit!! Pin on Pinterest! Share on Google+!
Reply With Quote Likes
Old 01-05-2013, 04:35 PM   #3  
Kookie Creator
 
felixdog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Port Townsend, WA
Posts: 448
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

There are also scam e-mails asking for cards sent to 'a recovering American soldier'. Be careful.
felixdog is offline  
Tweet this Post! Share on Facebook Reddit!! Pin on Pinterest! Share on Google+!
Reply With Quote Likes
Old 01-05-2013, 09:21 PM   #4  
Crimping Master
 
gr8cards's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,127
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

TexasGrammy, thank you for posting those sites for mailing cards. I happen to work with Soldiers' Angels and each and every year I meet people who want to send (or have sent) cards to wounded soldiers at Walter Reed only to have them returned. I can say that the cards that are received are like gold to the soldiers, so it's a worthwhile undertaking.
gr8cards is offline  
Tweet this Post! Share on Facebook Reddit!! Pin on Pinterest! Share on Google+!
Reply With Quote Likes
Old 01-06-2013, 11:46 AM   #5  
Proud Fan Club Member
 
Stamping Servant's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Posts: 13,094
Received 768 Likes on 553 Posts
Default

I'd also like to mention another wonderful non-profit organization that distributes cards to our military personnel:

From Our Hearts
__________________
Rita

God demonstrated His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ... being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Romans 5:8 & 9

https://www.chemoangels.com/

https://www.intercessors.org/
Stamping Servant is offline  
Tweet this Post! Share on Facebook Reddit!! Pin on Pinterest! Share on Google+!
Reply With Quote Likes
Old 01-07-2013, 12:32 PM   #6  
Kookie Creator
 
Rosestamping's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Hampton VA
Posts: 436
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I was asked on a thread here to send one card to a "recovering American soldier". They will not accept just one card.
Rosestamping is offline  
Tweet this Post! Share on Facebook Reddit!! Pin on Pinterest! Share on Google+!
Reply With Quote Likes
Old 01-07-2013, 12:48 PM   #7  
Gallery Gazer
 
SkyNacho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 6,334
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Unfortunately, that "Recovering American Soldier"/Walter Reed information continues to circulate on the internet, despite being erroneous. You can see in this thread that someone linked to the information on Snopes.com.

Send a Christmas Card to a Wounded Soldier by Bellegirl'sHubby at Splitcoaststampers
__________________
Emily/SkyNacho ... This blog is Useless Without Pictures.
SkyNacho is offline  
Tweet this Post! Share on Facebook Reddit!! Pin on Pinterest! Share on Google+!
Reply With Quote Likes
Old 01-07-2013, 01:22 PM   #8  
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Demo Challenge Leader
Splitcoast Challenge Host
 
TexasGrammy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: South of Oklahoma, North of DFW Airport = North Texas!
Posts: 44,386
Received 243 Likes on 129 Posts
Default

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyNachoView Post
Unfortunately, that "Recovering American Soldier"/Walter Reed information continues to circulate on the internet, despite being erroneous. You can see in this thread that someone linked to the information on Snopes.com.

Send a Christmas Card to a Wounded Soldier by Bellegirl'sHubby at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks a bunch, Sky Nacho!
Although it does make me cringe to see these false gimmicks. Blech!
__________________
TexasGrammy** Bev Gerard
blog: Texas Rubber & Ink!
TexasGrammy is offline  
Tweet this Post! Share on Facebook Reddit!! Pin on Pinterest! Share on Google+!
Reply With Quote Likes
Reply






Posting Rules
You may post new threads
You may post replies
You may post attachments
You may edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off