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September 22, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
trying to get names of military to send care packages to and cant get enough names we ship out 150 boxes every 3 months and trommow sept 23 we dont have dnough names anyone hase names please send them to me asap today we are liget we have our web sight supportersofmilitary.com and we have been doing this sence 2004 thanks for any help
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
i do this every 3 months and do all kinds of fund raisers to support it
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
get people more aware what troops need
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March 8, 2010
2 people found this review helpful
I adopted two Soldiers and one Airman through AdopotAPlatoon, and it was honestly one of the best experiences of my life. For one year, I mailed one letter a week and sent somewhere around 26 flat-rate care packages to Iraq and Afghanistan. I had the pleasure of meeting two out of three men that I supported after they came back from their deployments. They both flew in to meet me! The volunteer community through AAP is warm and welcoming. The forum (where I read and wrote posts for other volunteers) is a wonderful place filled with support for each other and where many of my questions were answered. My experience have inspired me to become more involved by doing a donation drive to support our troops at my work. I was also involved in paying a special tribute to my co-workers who are veterans for Veteran's Day. This organization has changed my life, forever.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
more ways than one. Through feeling like I was part of a community on their forum online, to getting to know and supporting my three guys that I adopted, and meeting two of them in person after they finished their tours!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
by receiving an individual troop's name and a little bit of information, I felt it was much more personable than other generic support our troop, or any soldier campaigns.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
wonderful, warm, and friendly people.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Probably provide each troop with a stocking for Christmas!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
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March 6, 2010
1 person found this review helpful
The Frontier Girls Troop #114 have been enlightened since adopting the "ladies" Platoon in Iraq last year. None of us really knew there was such a need and felt good participating in Adopt a Platoon to help our troops. I believe some of the girls did not even know that women where in the armed forces! What a great way to show support to those that are risking their lives and even sacrificing time away from families just so that we can continue to enjoy our freedoms here.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Clear communication and specific instructions on how to maximize our donations.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
make sure every soldier receives what (s)he needs while overseas!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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March 5, 2010
1 person found this review helpful
AdoptaPlatoon is a great way for everyday people to give back to the men and women who put it all on the line for us every single day. As soon as you get your first "adoptee", you're hooked. Writing them and sending packages is an honor and priviledge, and I would encourage everyone to get involved. It takes just a small amount of time our of your day to MAKE someone elses (and little do they know that it makes OUR day, too!!).
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
being able to adopt service members and experience the joy that comes from that. And when you hear back from them and learn how much it means to them, you're encouraged to do it again and again!!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The relationships that I've made. Those that run the organization are incredibly friendly and helpful, and will guide you along if needed. Plus you mean so many other volunteers that will help you along with way as well.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
friendly, honest, sincere, compassionate people, willing to do whatever they can to help you be successful.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
change the world more than it already has. .
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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March 4, 2010
1 person found this review helpful
This experience is so important to me. My daughter and her husband are both serving in the Air Force waiting for deployment. This is my way to honor them for what they are doing. I have had several penpals and adopted several soldiers and always have had wonderful letters and emails back from them-they are so appreciative of what they receive. I also have a room full of books, magazines, gum etc. that were donated from the local gun club for me to send over for the various ongoing campaigns. I try to send a box full every two weeks to someone. This group cares about our soldiers and have been extremely helpful when I have had questions. If you are looking for a nonprofit to work with, this is one of the best!!!!!1
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
that they care about our soldiers who are deployed and are trying to make their lives better.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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March 4, 2010
2 people found this review helpful
Our Harley-Davidson dealership works with Adopt a Platoon and we have had a fantastic experience with everyone there. Extremely unselfish, hardworking and tireless volunteers, all of them. The folks at Adopt a Platoon communicate well and always respond quickly to our requests for info, advice or help. I'd strongly recommend Adopt A Platoon to anyone interested in supporting our Troops overseas. They are great people, and represent what's best about America.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the unselfish attitudes displayed by everyone at the organization. They are clearly working for a cause they believe in, and aren't afraid to work hard to support our soldiers.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
March 4, 2010
I was looking for a functional way to support our troops and stumbled upon Adopt A Platoon. I've been able to let an individual service member know that he is cared about, and that people do appreciate what he is doing. Because it is one-on-one I am getting to know him as a person and not just some faceless soldier thousands of miles away. I can send goodies that he can't get there so he has some of the comforts of home. This has been the most rewarding experience!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I know I am truly making a difference in the lives of these soldiers.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
totally change the morale of the armed forces. These soldiers get supplies they need, reassurance they haven't been forgotten, and a link to the world they are fighting for. If money were no object, every soldier abroad could feel that support.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
October 13, 2009
They gave me age appropriate soldiers. And it seemed like we really were connecting. I will be supporting our troops for as long as I possibly can. I live in a high military area and I love to have ways to support the soldiers. This organization is great about giving you all of the information necessary to make your communications amazing!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the communications I recieved from my soldiers.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
make it much more well known.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
knowing that I'm helping soldiers out. Knowing that my support makes a difference in each soldier that I contact's life.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
help SOOOO many other soldiers out.
Ways to make it better...
I had gotten my soldier information sooner.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
July 27, 2009
I'm tremendously grateful for AdoptaPlatoon -- it's filled a desire I had to be able to lend support to our deployed military men and women ... to be able to "thank you" for the countless sacrifices they make on behalf of our country and me and my family. And from their cards and letters to me, I know that AdoptaPlatoon is a very important part of their support system -- most especially through these very long deployments. As far as the organization itself, in my nearly 5 years of involvement, I think it's terrifically well run. I don't know how the main staff evolved, but these are volunteers and they do an outstanding job.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The cards and letters I get back from our troops -- that I've helped make Christmas special for troops working in the ICU or letting units braving mountain winters and desert summers know that they're remembered and appreciated.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
try to take a nap -- haha!! I know our beloved founder and her Board of Directors all give 110%. And honestly, there's not a thing I know of that I would change about what they do or how things are run.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Knowing that the bit of support I lend our troops really does help -- whether it's a package of goodies or just a letter. Sometimes a soldier will write that my AdoptaPlatoon birthday card was the only card he received.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
like family and very capable and professional ...in volunteer jobs. It's a terrific group.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
obviously, do even more for our beloved military.
Ways to make it better...
I had heard of AdoptaPlatoon earlier. I discovered AAP listening to a radio program in 2004; for sometime, I'd been wishing I had a conduit to express my appreciation to our troops who give so very much to all of us; but didn't know how to get involved
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Currently the economy has to be the biggest challenge because that impacts what individual volunteers can do as well as outside donations. So we try to do more with less.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I encourage EVERYONE reading this to sign on with AdoptaPlatoon today. And, at a minimum, please take a few minutes and write a little note to "Dear Military Man or Woman" and mail it to AdoptaPlatoon to send out -- it'll mean so much!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
July 21, 2009
No matter how long I work with Adopt a Platoon, it will never be long enough!!For as long as there are men and women fighting and standing strong so that I can live in freedom and without fear...that is how long I will volunteer for this group. I have met friends whom I will hold dear for life. I have met unnamed soldiers who will never again be strangers. I have met countless interested parties who ask me, "What do you do?" It is always with pride that I say, "I work for Adopt a Platoon.... here's my card." For all that Adopt a Platoon has taught me, the greatest lesson of all has been this: There is no small purpose in life, as long as that purpose makes bigger the life of another. Thank you Adopt a Platoon!!!!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My sense of personal purpose. The lives of soldiers whom I've adopted. The feedback of individuals, troops and squadrons who have benefited from the selfless time and money dedicated to supporting them.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
step carefully in the footsteps of the wonderful women who have led me down this journey. No complaints whatsoever.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The support and friendships I have developed with relative strangers, simply because we have a common goal. It's awesome!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Aware. Kind. Patient. Understanding. Serious. Playful. Creative. Introspective. Selfless. Unwavering. Teachable. Tough. Compassionate. Dedicated. Flexible. They care as much about one another as they do the cause to which their lives are dedicated.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Hire full-time professionals in order to take the pressure and the load off of those who often have so many irons in the fire that everything is hot.
Ways to make it better...
More people were aware of the needs of our men and women serving in our military. Only time and outreach can achieve this goal. The women and men who are at the head of this lovely beast are doing a wonderful job and I am proud to play even a small part.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Communicating over the far stretches of the Unites States. Organizing the many fingers involved in reaching out a hand. Gaining the widespread support needed to fulfill the needs of our military.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I am proud to work with Adopt a Platoon and I am even prouder to know the sincere folks who have dedicated their time, money and lives to this worthy cause. I can only hope to be them one day.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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