Veterans Post
150 ways to help our troops
By FREDDY GROVES

You've been there. You know what they're going through. I'm talking about the soldiers stationed around the globe and the families they've left behind. You know how the well-being of their families weighs on the minds of the troops.

And let's not forget the soldiers who've come home injured and are in need of assistance. And what of the families whose soldier will never come home? They need help, too.

Want to help out in some way? I have a link to 150 ways you can get involved.

Go to www.americasupportsyou. mil. Click on Make a Difference and start hunting for some way you can help out.

This idea list will get you started:

--The Hugs Project has sent 35 tons of handmade goodies to troops in the Middle East. These include headand neck warmers (or coolers) depending on the season. Donations to this worthy group help to pay for the materials and all of the goodies that go in each care package.

--Our Military Kids works to make sure that the schoolage children of deployed or injured National Guard and Reserve personnel don't miss out on what they do best -be kids. Assist with extracurricular activities or tutor the kids.

--Military Pets Foster Project makes sure that the pet is cared for in the soldier's absence.

Check the Web site for the other 147 non-profit organizations dedicated to helping our troops and their families.

Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475, or send an e-mail to letters.kfws@hearstsc.com.

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