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Operation Red Shield Needs Your Help!!

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The Salvation Army has been actively involved in service and ministry to Armed Forces and their families since the Spanish American War. Today, The Salvation Army continues it's tradition of supporting the troops and their families.

The New Jersey Division not only continues services to military personnel, but is actively engaged in discussions with the military to formulate new and innovative programs and resources.
Go to the Salvation Army Website for more information on Operation Red Shi

    THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE ASSISTING IN THIS PROJECT:

    Quest Total Fitness, Mine Hill NJ

    Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, Mt. Arlington, NJ
                                      Pastor: Kim Capwell

If your organization would like to help please email   Gloria Anderle ganderle@optonline.net

Another way to help. Send letters of gratitude to a soldier on the ground. For more information to OPERATION GRATITUDE

Reassuring Words
[Lt. Colonel Norman E. Wood- NJ Salvation Army Director]

Dear Friends,

During this time of unrest in the world, I would like to assure the public that The Salvation Army will continue its tradition of supporting our troops and their families, both here and abroad. Best known for the ?Donut Girls? of WW I, the Army has played a part in every major war and military conflict in a variety of ways. Out of the limelight, Salvation Army officers have attended to the spiritual needs of our troops, visited hospitals and infirmaries and provided emotional support.

I know all too well the burden families carry as their loved ones defend our country. I experienced it as my wife waited and prayed for my safe return from Vietnam. The Salvation Army stands ready in New Jersey to provide counseling and services to the families of our troops as they protect our country on foreign soil.

The events of September 11th, have made us aware of our vulnerability to terrorist activity as well as possible war time activity on our own soil. The New Jersey Division of The Salvation Army has prepared as well as possible for future attacks. Readiness is a key element and we are doing all we can to be effective in case of emergency.

In closing, I would like all our service men and women to know that The Salvation Army prays for your safe return from the Middle East and also, that you may depend on us to befriend your families in your absence. God bless you all.

Sincerely,

Lt. Colonel Norman E. Wood
New Jersey State Commander

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Supporting Our Troops

(Our Supply Of The Following Is Depleted)

Donated items will be assembled in special Deployment Kits for the New Jersey National Guard troops deployed to Iraq

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