Montana Red Cross Invites Residents Across Montana to Give Something that Means Something this Holiday Season

“Holiday Mail for Heroes” Mailbox Open September 30 – December 6

The American Red Cross kicks off its annual Holiday Mail for Heroes program today and invites everyone to show their gratitude and best wishes to those who serve our country, veterans and their families by sending holiday cards.

Starting today and going through December 6, Montanans can create and send cards to service members, veterans and their families who will receive cards across the country and around the world.

“Everyone gets busy, especially around the holidays, but let’s remember our service members, veterans and their families who have made sacrifices for us all,” says Rod Kopp, CEO of Montana Red Cross. “While it may not seem like much, a hand-written note to a service member spending time away from his or her family means the world to them.”

The Red Cross invites the public to send messages of thanks and holiday cheer by mailing them to:

Holiday Mail for Heroes

P.O. Box 5456

Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

Red Cross volunteers across the United States and on military installations overseas sort and deliver the cards throughout the holiday season. The Red Cross has received and distributed more than 6.5 million cards for members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families since the program began in 2006.

To ensure that cards are delivered in time for the holidays, they must be postmarked no later than December 6. Individuals are asked to refrain from sending letters, monetary donations or any other kinds of inserts with the cards. Please also refrain from using glitter. More information and card requirements can be found at redcross.org/holidaymail.

 

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