OPERATION WRITE HOME
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April 11, 2013
I was looking for a way to give a little back to the troops who sacrifice everything for our country when I found Operation Write Home. What a fabulous way to help troops keep in touch with their family! I am a card maker and am just ecstatic that I can use my God-given talents to brighten someone else's day!
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April 7, 2013
making cards and writing letters to deployed servicemen/servicewomen is a terrific thing in and of itself, but the incredible volunteer support and guidance with OWH tutorials, vlog, and crafting network makes it even more attractive an organisation.
plus, look at their financials. they have little/no overhead. they put their funds into direct community benefit. they are ALL volunteers. the facts lead to the conclusion that this organisation is an excellent investment beyond the philanthropic aspects of it's mission.
i originally started making these greeting cards to help me cope with hubby’s calling, but it turns out that this organisation opened a whole new world to me. not only do i feel better about him going into harm’s way every day, but i’ve added one more thing that brings some fun and adventure into my life. . . and i’m so NOT a crafty-type . . .
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April 7, 2013
I am a scrap-booker gone card-maker. When I first started making cards for OWH I'm sure they weren't very good. The more I watched OWH TV and read their blogs the more ideas I got for making my cards much better. I appreciate all the time that OWH goes into helping us volunteers keep our minds reeling with ideas and inspiration. When my husband was stationed in Spain (1990) it would've been so great to receive these cards instead of notes on yellow notebook paper ( which I still have).
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2013
April 7, 2013
I love to give back or "pay it forward". I cut and donate fleece scarves to the Salvation Army every year but that is only a winter time type of thing. OWH has given me the opportunity to give back year round! I had to retire 6 months ago to care for my husband and was finding myself at loose ends. My daughter got me into card making even though I told her I hated to make cards unless I had a reason for one. I now have a reason for each and every card I make!!!! I spend hours working on the cards and find so much joy in it! Not only does it give me something to keep my busy, it gives me a purpose and to be able to share that with our heros and their families means so much! Our troops give up big blocks of their lives away from their families. OWH cards gives them a chance to keep in touch with more than a plan piece of paper! Love making the cards, love knowing they have a purpose and love OWH!
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April 6, 2013
My involvement with OWH has been a very positive experience in my life. When we get a note from a hero or from their family member saying what the cards mean to them I am reminded that what I do makes life just a little nicer for them.
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October 18, 2012
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This organization of volunteers makes greeting cards for deployed service members to write home to their families. The card makers love to make cards. The heroes love to send cards. Loved ones love to receive cards. It's a win-win-win.
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Life-changing
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October 20, 2011
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I have been associated with OWH for about a year, and it has been a wonderful experience. The mission is to provide cards for all occasions to deployed service men and women to help them keep in touch with home. The feedback from the heroes and families is so rewarding and inspiring. And OWH works very hard to encourage and support card makers too, as they teach us more and more about card making. The supportive community of card makers is incredible.
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My cardmaking skills have improved dramatically. The feeling of satisfaction knowing that i have contributed something to cheer a service person or their family member is just great.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Nothing. They are doing it right.
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What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
I can't think of anything.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
All of the above and more.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
That I could do something useful and meaningful for those who serve our country. A very small 'pay back' for all they do for us.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
April 6, 2013
Operation Write Home is such a wonderful organization. How fantastic to help the members of our armed services stay in touch with their loved ones. Surely, this helps them to ease their minds and know that they are receiving the support that is due them. Sometimes little things like cards can make a big difference. Great job, Operation Write Home!
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April 6, 2013
I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be consideratie and to be responsible. When I make cards for Operation Wrtie Home and write AnyHero notes, I am making something our deployed heroes want to send home. Cards I make are appreciated by those on the homefront you receive them. The AnyHero notes tell a deployed hero how much I admire their decision to serve our country and how I am praying for their safety. I also make card kits for card making meetings where card makers gather to fill boxes with handmade greeting cards. In this way, I know I am doing something that matters. My goal is to make a diffence in this world while I am here.
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April 6, 2013
1 person found this review helpful
I used to make scrapbooks but that slowed way down when the kids and grand kids moved out of state, and most pictures are now stored digitally and easier to maintain. So I started making greeting cards, I found myself overwhelmed with them and wanted to do something worthwhile with my card making. I found "Operation Write Home" through Hero Arts on line, checked it out and was thrilled to find an organization that sent blank hand made greeting cards to our Hero's in service for them to send home to their loved ones. I cannot think of a more fulfilling way to use the talent God gave me. I have learned so many good tips on making better quality cards and have made many new friends along the way.
The art of the handwritten note is a dying one, but for these soldiers it is a way to send something back home to their loved ones that can be displayed and read over and over again. Like our president Sandy Allnock says, "Your card could be the last thing a Hero's family receives" What an honor and privilege to be a part of this organization
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Life-changing
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2013
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April 6, 2013
1 person found this review helpful
I found this organization through a crafting challenge online. They are top notch and bring a lot of smiles to a lot of people. I get to paper craft, which I love. I'm learning new skills. My retired friends are enjoying card making parties with an activity they love. The cards that we make are going to deployed military and I think we put a smile on their face. They can then write home on our cards and bring special memories of them to their families. This is definitely a win, win, win, win.
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2013
April 6, 2013
I have found no better way to combine my love of paper crafting with a way to support the men & women stationed overseas. I can't imagine what they and their families go through, but am so thankful for the opportunity to make life even just a little bit nicer for them!
Operation Write Home supports its volunteers as much as we do deployed military with sketches, challenges, and camaraderie. They are a win-win for everyone involved!
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2013
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