Holiday Hugs 2009

Do you have family members or know friends who have loved ones serving our country in the military?  With Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching, have you wondered how you can reach out to these deserving individuals?  Here is great news!  You can bring a “little bit of home” or say “Thank You” to the thousands of military personnel serving their country, here and abroad through a wonderful organization named the East Bay Blue Star Moms, Chapter 101.

Located in Danville, California, and established in November, 2001, over 150 moms from all over Contra Costa and Alameda Counties have joined together to “share our pride, our devotion and our worries for our sons and daughters currently serving in all branches of the Armed Forces of the United States, and our sons and daughters who are now veterans”.  Since their formation, over 25,000 boxes of “goodwill and love” have brought joy and welcomed surprises to tens of thousands of military personnel.  Chapter 101 is an official chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America that was formed during World War II.

Here’s what YOU and your family and friends can do:

Holiday Hugs 2009 Care Packages are now being assembled and boxed for shipment in early December to service personnel.  Your donations are the ONLY items that will make up these packages.  What a wonderful way to comfort, encourage, and help someone who may not be home for the holidays!  (Please see the Blue Star Moms website for a list of acceptable items.)

Saturday, November 7 – Please bring your donations to the Danville Veterans Hall from 10 AM – 3 PM.  Other upcoming drop zones are:

Saturday, November 14, at the Pleasanton Wal-Mart from 10 AM – 3 PM.

Saturday, November 21, at the Danville Veterans Hall from 10 AM – 3 PM.

You can also assist in writing a note of thanks or appreciation or help with packing and shipping on Saturday, December 5 (location to be announced on their website).

Saturday, November 7 – Conoco Phillips is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Walk Of Honor.  Benefiting the Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley, this event will feature a “WALK” across the Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge in Crockett, CA, beginning promptly at 10 AM.  If you would like to participate, check-in is from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at “The Old Homestead”, 993 Loring Avenue.  Registration is $25.00 and includes a T-shirt and Barbeque after the walk.

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