Soldiers' Angels
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March 8, 2012
This organization is absolutely amazing in what they do. I have several friends and family members in the military. Some of them have received care packages and letters of support from members of the Soldiers' Angels, and they have repeatedly told me how helpful it was to them while they were so far from home. It is because of them that I joined the Soldiers' Angels myself in hopes to spread that same level of appreciation and support to other members of the military, especially those who may not have as much support from home. I actually heard back from some of those to whom I had sent letters telling me how much it meant to them to know they had my support and appreciation. Soldiers' Angels continues to do incredible things for the men and women of our military, and I am proud to say I volunteer through them.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
October 31, 2011
I Love having a way to support our troops, and to share with others ways to remember our troops!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
veteran to veteran care also
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
have information available about Soldiers'Angels at every VA site.
October 30, 2011
I joined Soldiers' Angels about 4 years ago, maybe 5. I'd heard about it from a blog I was reading at the time and their mission to bring a piece of home to deployed soldiers through letters and care packages intrigued me. I checked out their website, read up on their organization, then put it under prayer to God. If I was going to do this, I needed to be sure I could fully commit myself to sending letters and care packages to the soldier I adopted. As they point out on the Soldiers' Angels site, this is serious business. After many months, I was sure that I would be able to support a soldier through my letters and packages. I can say that I've loved every single minute of my volunteer time with Soldiers' Angels. I've never needed them, but I know that if I had questions or needed support, someone from Soldiers' Angels would be there for me. They've grown and adapted over the years I've been with them, and they only seem to get better. I only wish I could afford to do more to support their efforts to uplift our military men and women and their families. As for what I've gotten out of my experiences...well, words aren't adequate to describe how much I've received by volunteering and by serving those who serve our country. When I sit down to write a letter, I give a piece of myself and my little life to a stranger, hoping it will take them out of their day for just a few moments. Perhaps bring a smile to their day. Having to stop and really look at my life every time I write to my soldier, it makes me see how blessed I am and how much God pours out his love for me. How could I not share those riches with someone who's far from their own family and friends? Since volunteering with Soldiers' Angels, I've found it's imossible to stay mired down in self-pity or self-absorption when I know my adoptee has given up more than I've ever been asked to give up...and they volunteered to do so. Soldiers' Angels has provided me with the priecless opportunity to serve those who serve all of us in this great nation. I can never thank them enough for allowing me this time to do my tiny part in giving back to our military.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The letters and emails I've received back from some of my soldiers has made me that much more appreciative of them and all they do.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
It would be nice to be more connected locally; to know if there is a local leader for Soldiers' Angels and if there are any activities for the organization that I could participate in as they come up.
October 30, 2011
To be a member of Soldiers' Angels is something I regard with great pride. To see the good things that are done by this organization is so up lifting. The lives that are touched count in very high numbers. While we are sometimes able to see the thanks in peoples eyes as they are being assisted, so many times our actions are felt in places very far from home. To be at an event and have someone come up and thank you for what they received while deployed, or a family member of a lost soldier coming up and thanking you for all Soldiers' Angels means to them, really makes your heart swell. If you have a love and respect for our military members, then you should also check out Soldiers' Angels. You may do so at www.soldiersangels.org.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
October 29, 2011
Soldiers Angels has many programs to benefit the military and their families, and also veterans. My first experience with the group was when I adopted a deployed soldiers through them. I was able to send cards and packages and it made me feel good to be able to help a soldier who is so far from home. Soldiers Angels has many groups and projects where you can donate. If you can't adopt a solider, then you can use your talents to do some great work. I especially like the sewing team. I am aking a quilt to send and also have made a crocheted blanket of gratitude for a veteran in a VA hospital. Crocheting and knitting is part of the sewing team. It enables me to do my part in giving back and it warms my heart to be able to do so.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have heard back from my deployed adopted soldier and he assured me that they received the packages and it made his and his team's day!
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I cannot think of any changes at the moment. They seem to be handling everything quite well!
October 29, 2011
Soldiers Angels has been such a blessing to me. I don't personally know anyone in the military but through this organization I have been able to adopt over 14 new friends since 2008. I have a heart for making sure our deployed know that they are remembered, loved and appreciated! Soldiers Angels makes it so easy.
I recently participated in a local festival. The guy in the booth next to me was doing so much bragging about our organization, that I didn't have to do much. It seems a friend of his had bragged about how much his Angel had done to get him through his deployment - even flying to meet him when he returned home.
These guys are so special and appreciate everything we do - we have to force them to tell us if there is any special wants or needs. Also important is that I have always had whatever support I neede from the organization. For our leadership in Patti to local SA's - if I need anything - they are there to help me.
Soldiers Angels - the nonprofit with heart and integrity...May no soldier go unloved!!!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Having the guys I adopt write to me and tell me how much what we do means to them. A card or letter, a care package a month - it is so much fun and addictive to care for these guys and gals.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Provide the funds to build another warehouse on the east coast to help with the load and provide more employment opportunities for veterans and volunteers.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Definitely introduced new friends and helped me to be more aware of the impact our military has on an individual level.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Like I have an opportunity to reach individuals who are deployed to make a difference in their lives.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
October 29, 2011
I have been a part of this wonderful group for 5 or so years. I first joined to send care packages to someone since everyone that I knew who was deployed already came home. This has been on of the best things that I have ever done! Because of Soldiers' Angels I have met great honest people that would give you the shirt off their backs if you needed it. I have had wonderful opportunities to help not only our deployed military aboard, but the homeless veterans for the last three years we have volunteered with the local VA hospital to help with their Stand Down as well as given them donations, If you are looking for a great way to support our troops both active and our veterans this program is one of the best!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Being part of homecomings, talking with families who have people deployed. Talking and listening to the veterans as well as other angels in the state of Alaska.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
not make any all of my experiences have been great!
October 28, 2011
I have been adopting soldiers and making Blankets of Belief and Blankets of Hope for about 4 years. I got involved with Soldiers Angels during my son-in-law's first deployment to Iraq.
I looked at several Soldiers aide organizations and really liked all that I saw on the Soldiers' Angels website.
Two years ago my adopted soldier was a 24 year old female. After having several adopted "sons" who communicated minimally, imagine my delight when I immediately received an email from "S", starting out "Hi, Mom! I'm so excited to be adopted by you"!
We corresponded regularly, through email and Facebook. She was a darling Iraqi national serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq. Since she could not go home for her leave, due to security issues, she came to the US and spent a week with my family. We had a wonderful time getting to know her and showing her around our city. I learned so much about life in Iraq and what it's like to live in a war-torn country. She became a US citizen on July 4, 2010.
I still hear from her now and then, as we are still on Facebook, but meeting her enriched the lives of my family and me.
My son-in-law was also adopted by a family, who kept in contact with my daughter and showered her and the children with gifts and cards the whole 15 months he was away. This meant so much to them as they were 2500 miles from home and family.
I am grateful to Soldiers Angels and their wonderful ministry.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Getting to know one soldier personally, and receiving nice thank-you cards from others.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
none
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
I love knowing that I make a soldier's life a little brighter.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
October 28, 2011
Soldiers' Angels has made such a difference in my life. When the war first started I was looking for some way to help. Then I found SA. When I first joined I was not very involved. I had one soldier that I adopted and that was it. Then I started to read the forum and realized what they were going through and how they were living so I adopted two more. Three is the limit so I started looking for other ways to help. I became involved with other parts of the group. I joined the Living Legends team. I make cards and send them to the families that have lost loved ones. I found a poem and a beautiful picture so I made post cards and I enclose them in each letter. I have received so many thank you cards back from the families saying the card/poem helped them so much. I shed tears when the cards go out and even more when the thank yous come back. This has made me appreciate those I love so much more knowing they are close to home and safe because others have volunteered to go fight for all of us. I joined the Deployed Medical Support Team and I make blankets and pillows to send them so those that are injured can be a little more comfortable. A little piece of my heart goes with everything I send over. I also joined the Chaplain Support Team and have become a co-leader with it. I have tried to learn a little about all the religions that our chaplains support so I can better understand what they need. I have learned to ask for things that our heroes can use. So many people want to help and just don't know how to and I understand because that is exactly where I started. I have had many heroes over the years. Some I heard from and some were silent but I hope that I have made a difference in their lives because I know they have made a difference in mine. I have received letters from some that wrote after they came home and said we make such a difference while they are over there, just knowing they aren't forgotten and that they are appreciated. I try to let them know that they are loved and prayed for and that they are truly America's Heroes. We are the only country that has a 100% volunteer military and they do this for all of us.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
getting letters from the heroes who thank us for what we do.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
no changes needed, just wish more people would join so we could help more heroes.
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What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
I cannot think of anything.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
made lots of new friends, have learned to sew more things, make more things.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
It has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
October 28, 2011
I joined Soldiers Angels close to 6 years ago. My oldest son & I got involved as a way to help repay the troops overseas for all the work they had done for us as a country and also to learn more about the war. I've met some incredible people from volunteering with them, not only in my state, but nationwide! We've adopted 7 different soldiers and sent care packages to them while they were overseas. We've also sent countless letters & done articles for our local papers to raise awareness. It was a great feeling when a couple of the solders replied to my son's letter and thanked him for all the work he was doing by supporting them. He's in college now and his younger siblings are involved with helping me volunteer now. We've made it a family event that all my children have learned from. This organization does amazing things to help support our troops in so many different ways, if you ever want to volunteer to help our troops, Soldiers Angels has a way that will fit your interest!!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
It was amazing to me when I received a response from the first soldier I had adopted. I had been sending him care packages for about 9 months before he was scheduled to come home and we didn't hear that much from him, until the month we sent him a "fishing" theme care package, the whole box was about fishing. He replied and said it was the best thing he had ever gotten because his hobby at home was fishing, so it really brought "home" to him overseas.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
Really push to have more local people in each state so that there was someone "new" angels could go to with questions.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
I've learned alot about the way and met some amazing people!
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
It was the best thing besides having children I've ever done with my life. made me also realize how precious life is and how not to take it for granted.
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