Join Operation Purple and support our troops by helping military kids!
COLUMBUS, Ohio, December 2011 - Last year, UCT members and councils across the United States met our challenge to support the National Military Family Association's Operation Purple program through generous contributions totaling nearly $16,000. This year we're asking you to dig deep into your pockets once again to help us raise $20,000 to send military kids to camp in summer 2012.
The National Military Family Association (NMFA) is the leading non-profit committed to strengthening and protecting officer and enlisted families in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and NOAA.
Each summer the NMFA offers summer camp opportunities to children of U.S. military members free of charge through its Operation Purple program. Last year 36 camps served 3,600 kids ages 8-16. The average cost to send one child to camp is approximately $500.
You and your council can make a difference in the lives of young people by supporting Operation Purple. Last year the program received 10,000 applications but only had the funding to send 3,600 kids to summer camp. Think how we can increase that number in 2012 if each local council contributes at least $500 to our campaign for the program!
If you want to participate in Operation Purple send your donation, payable to UCT, by no later than January 31, 2012 to:
UCT
Attn: Sandy Shafer
1801 Watermark Drive, Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43215
Make sure to include your council name and number along with your contribution to ensure recognition.
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