Opportunities From: Giving DuPage

We need your help!  Items needed to pack our comfort and care packages that are sent to the troops in harm's way.  Our troops don't always have access to these everyday items we take for granted. We are preparing for our holiday stockings that we will send later this year.  Please consider collecting from the following list:

Amazon gift cards, small tissue packs, fragrance free laundry detergent sheets, coffee singles (no K-cups), starlight mints, Tic-tacs/Altoids, Flat ornaments (felt, crocheted, beaded, fabric) trimmable comfort insoles, small puzzle books, travel size: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant,etc., non-aerosol shave cream, flat non-liquid air fresheners

small toothpaste, travel-size alcohol free mouthwash, lip balm, cough drops, protein powder packets, individually wrapped snack cookies, granola/protein bars, peanut butter packets (no cups) UNO game cards, beanie babies, hot cider drink packets, candy canes, hot sauce packets. 

Bigger does not always mean better, we have postal and military restrictions on sizes.  No glass or aerosol please

For larger collections please call the office to schedule a date and time to drop off at our warehouse

Anyone over the age of 13 can volunteer with adult supervision. We call on individuals and groups to help in our warehouse, at events, or any number of different opportunities.  For more details on becoming a member, contact us for information! 

email: events@osotamerica.org

Do you have bead kit leftovers, paracord bracelet or keychain kits or something similar that the troops might enjoy crafting with in their down time? 

Having something different to do can be a real morale booster! Clean out that craft closet and send a smile! 

Email events@osotamerica.org for mailing or drop-off location details.

Sewing Neck Coolers for the Troops

Email us for simple instructions for Neck Coolers that we include in care packages shipped overseas to our deployed service members! Then drop them off to us in our local warehouse. What a great opportunity to give back! We send over 2000 care packages each year.

If you love parades this is the volunteer job for you! Coordinate all details and planning of parades Operation Support Our Troops-America would like to participate in during 2025. We will work with you to explain all the details and what is involved and ensure you have everything you need. This is a great project to show your patriotic spirit! Tasks may include but are not limited to: coordination of volunteers, contacting local recruiters for Military involvement and other logistics planning. Reach out for more information to events@osotamerica.org