Our weekly meeting on November 5th was for preparing packages of toiletries, treats, and homemade cards to soldiers currently deployed through the Hugs for Our Soldiers Program.
Hugs for Our Soldiers is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization that has been supporting our troops since 2003.
Through the help of HUGS, The Hamlin/Lake Ariel members sent care packages to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Having a veteran member that could provide us with more ideas of items the soldiers would like, we were able to give what they are missing from home. In addition to necessities that make their tour a little pleasant, we made thank you cards and gave words of thanks, encouragement and praise to the soldiers for their dedication to serve and protect.
