Bring Holiday Joy to Deployed Kansas Troops: Participate in Presents in a Package
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nola Brown
Executive Director
Volunteer Kansas, Inc.
316-260-9479
405-309-9479 mobile
contact@volunteerkansas.org
www.volunteerkanas.org
Bring Holiday Joy to Deployed Kansas Troops:
Participate in Presents in a Package
WICHITA, Kan., October 10, 2023 – As the festive season draws near, Volunteer Kansas is urging the public to support our deployed troops by participating in the “Presents in a Package” event. With an estimated 450,000 service members stationed overseas and over half of them not receiving a care package, there’s a critical need for our community’s involvement.
“It's essential to show our Kansas men and women serving far from home that they are appreciated,” said Nola Brown, Executive Director of Volunteer Kansas. “Through ‘Presents in a Package,’ we aim to bring a touch of holiday cheer and comfort to those away from their families.”
There are three ways to get involved:
- Submit Names and Addresses: Send names and addresses of deployed Kansas service members you wish to receive holiday care packages by November 11, 2024. Submit at bit.ly/DEPLOYEDKANSAN
- Donate Items or Funds: Contribute non-perishable items (list can be found at bit.ly/PIAPEVENT) or make financial donations for postage by November 13, 2024. Drop-off locations include Southwest National Bank branches and KAKE TV, located at 1500 N West ST, Wichita. Financial donations can be mailed to Volunteer Kansas, PO Box 781598, Wichita, KS 67278, made electronically via the Volunteer Kansas Facebook page bit.ly/FBDONATE, or dropped off at any Southwest National Bank branch.
3. Volunteer: Sign up to help assemble care packages on November 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the Farm Credit Bank Building, 245 N Waco, Wichita. Information and sign-up are available at bit.ly/PIAPEVENT.
“Being separated from loved ones during this special time of year can be difficult for our deployed service members as they miss the warmth and joy of holiday traditions. The public’s involvement in Presents in a Package will help boost their morale, comfort them, and enhance their well-being,” said Brown, who has been putting on the Presents in a Package event for five years and regularly receives cards and emails of thanks from those who receive the care packages.
A complete list of items being requested for donation and all information can be found at www.volunteerkansas.org.
Volunteer Kansas, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) charity based in Wichita, Kan. Our mission is to increase volunteerism across the state and provide a platform for Kansans to connect with opportunities to offer support and assistance. For more information and to get involved, visit www.volunteerkansas.org.
https://www.volunteerkansas.org/presents-in-a-package-2/
