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Operation Holiday Cheer

lt. governor with troopsThe holiday season is a time for joy, a time for peace, a time for giving thanks for the gifts that we have been given. For Rhode Island’s brave men and women serving abroad and for their families sacrificing here at home, the holidays can make the time even more difficult.

Lt. Gov. Roberts is proud to join with community and corporate sponsors in conjunction with the Rhode Island National Guard and Rhode Island’s Military Family Relief Fund to present Operation Holiday Cheer 2007. Operation Holiday Cheer gives Rhode Island residents and businesses a chance to give back to the troops serving abroad with care packages at the holidays.

What can you do?

ohc sponsorsLet Us Know About Rhode Island Troops Serving Away From Home

  • If you know of a Rhode Island resident serving on active duty that is not a member of the Rhode Island National Guard or reserve component, you may email their mailing information to operationholidaycheer [at] ltgov.state.ri.us in order for them to take part in Operation Holiday Cheer.

 

Donations

  • Items for the care packages can be dropped off between 9:00am and 1:00 pm on November 10, 2007 at the North Main Street Armory, 1051 North Main Street, Providence. Click here for a list of items that the troops have requested.
  • Cash donations can be made by check and sent to the American Red Cross, Rhode Island Chapter, Attn: Operation Holiday Cheer, P.O. Box 2496, Providence, RI 02906. Please write "Operation Hoilday Cheer" on the memo line of checks.

 

Help Pack and Ship Care Packages

November 10, 2007

  • Lt. Governor Roberts will be collecting donated items at the North Main Street Armory in Providence on November 10 from 9:00am until 1:00pm. Stop by and help sort the items for packaging the next weekend. If you would like to help please e-mail us at volunteers [at] ltgov.state.ri.us.

November 17, 2007

  • Lt. Governor Roberts will be packing and sealing the care packages for shipment overseas at the North Main Street Armory starting at 9:00am. Please stop by to help get the boxes out the door and to the troops!

 

More Information

  • For more information about how you or your company can help to support Operation Holiday Cheer, contact the office of Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts at (401) 222-2371 or by e-mail at operationholidaycheer [at] ltgov.state.ri.us.