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ORGANIZATION BEING FEATURED: Operation Quiet Comfort
DESCRIPTION: Operation Quiet Comfort exists solely for the the purpose of honoring and comforting America's military men and women who become sick and injured while serving in harm's way. They also provide support for those who care for them. Every card they send must have a personal message written inside. Start off with "Dear Hero" or something similar. This makes is appropriate for any military unit service member. The message can be a simple "thinning of you", "thank you for your service", or a note describing yourself, your family, your town, etc. Write from the heart. Sign your name, city, and state.
OQC also accepts messages written on 4x5 sheets of paper or on index ards which will be attached to greeting cards. You could even have a child decorate one side of an index card and write a message on the other side.
TYPE OF CARDS REQUESTED:
Thank You, Thinking of You, Patriotic, anything cheerful and bright that will encourage, just a cheerful hello or thanking the service member for their service or telling them what an inspiration they are to you..even something along the lines of "You have made us proud". Also thank you cards for the medical staff who care for the sick and injured soldiers is welcome. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS:
Please do not use any glitter or puffy paint or anything that could fall off into an open wound. Please do not include envelopes. Also, these are not get well cards - keep them positive, cheerful, and bright - and do not refer to war or injury or anything that could remind the service member of their past experiences.
GUIDELINES: Remember to include somewhere on the outside or inside of your package/envelope of cards that you are part of SCS Cards For A Cause group. This will help the organization keep track of how many cards they receive from our group. Please keep in mind, we are representing SCS by sending our cards each month. Recycling is always good, but only use products on your cards that you would like to receive on cards. Also, our card donations are not tax deductible and it is not required. Please do not ask for a receipt. There have been groups that will send thank you's but the "referred by" person keeps us informed and passes on the thank you's. Most of these organizations are volunteers and spend countless hours helping others, let's help make their jobs easier and bless them in helping others.
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For a little added inspiration you can join us in playing along with the OPTIONAL challenge each month. This is only optional and you do not have to play along to send your cards to the featured cause for the month. We always take cards no matter if you play along in the challenge or not.
This months challenge is to be inspired by Red, White, and Blue – you can use one, two, or all three colors with others added or even use a US flag as the image.
Be sure to use the keyword C4AC so that we can check out your card and comment! To see this gallery C4AC click here. -----------------------------------------------------------------
Another exciting announcement, we now have a badge for you to proudly display on your blog; here is the link. Sticky:Cards For A Cause Blog Badge
Also, we have a section now for on going Cards For A Cause, these are organizations that take cards all year. If after your monthly generous giving you have others, go here..thank you so much for all you do!
Fellow SCSer's, thank you for spreading your SCS love! Once you have mailed them come back to us here and let us kno
Thank you, Zella ... I would love to join in this challenge.
__________________ 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
How Funny...I just sent them 2 boxes last month (357 cards) one of all Christmas cards and 1 general purpose. I'll make them some more for this month too!!
We are heading out to visit my grandkids in an other state so I don't know how many I can do, but I'm in to do some at least.
__________________ Louise Bergmann DuMontAuthor, Speaker, Serious About Her Coffee, Lover of all that is Chocolate...Worshiper of El Shaddai (The All Sufficient One)
Zella, Sent you a PM - haven't heard from you. Let me know if you received the message.
__________________ Louise Bergmann DuMontAuthor, Speaker, Serious About Her Coffee, Lover of all that is Chocolate...Worshiper of El Shaddai (The All Sufficient One)
Hello ladies! I hope you are all enjoying your holiday season. I am going to have to sit this month out, but I look forward to participating again next month.
Thanks,
Becca
Thank you Zella! This my organization. i Was wondering why the 2 envelopes I just opened had hand made cards. Hadn’t had time til today to check for this months organization
Thank you
Sharon B ( for the cards you previously sent)
J.schilling, Shelbyvikle KY
Kathleen D, Fords NJ
If I missed posting a receipt of cards, it’s because I didn’t know they were from this group. I do keep track of all cards received for the troops so let me know and I’ll check my list
The cards that are arriving are just beautiful with wonderful messages inside. They will bring a smile to our troops! Thank you for putting your heart into these cards!
Mailed what I could a few days ago. Hope they arrived
__________________ Louise Bergmann DuMontAuthor, Speaker, Serious About Her Coffee, Lover of all that is Chocolate...Worshiper of El Shaddai (The All Sufficient One)
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
Are you all ready for Christmas? It's just a couple days away - ready or not! I'm on vacation now - today is my first day. We are doing exciting things...so far today I've dusted and my husband is fixing a leaking toilet. We lead such an exciting life :lolo:
Just wanted to let you know that I've updated the Mission Accomplished post if you want to check out some numbers...and I've also posted in the November and September threads a note from the featured organizations. Ya'll continue to bless so many people!!! Ya'll are angels here on earth!!!
Zella, you made me smile with your description of the "exciting" first day of your vacation! lol Today, I wore myself out doing some extra deep housecleaning ... so I can relate!
I've just recently begun participating in the Cards for a Cause challenge and I am loving it! You ladies really inspire me, and I look forward to the opportunities we'll have in the coming year to reach out with "card stock hugs" to more organizations! Have a blessed Christmas one and all!
__________________ 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
Can you believe it....tomorrow is a new month...a new Year!!! 2020 here we come!!!! I'll be posting the January 2020 cause within the next half hour so head on over to the new thread and check it out. Until then...thanks for all you have done in 2019 and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Have a blessed New Year, Zella .... thank you for all your hard work!
__________________ 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
I want to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who sent in cards. Your cards were beautiful and the messages heartfelt. I appreciate each and every one of them.
December 2019 Mission - Cards For A Cause
