letters and photos received from troops
Operation Shoebox New Jersey has been awarded two $10,000 grants by the New Jersey Heroes Foundation and Investors Savings in recognition of their work on behalf of US troops deployed overseas. OPSHBX NJ is one of 17 non-profit New Jersey organizations to share $100,000 in grant money awarded this year by New Jersey Heroes, founded […]
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[facebook] U.S. Navy Seal Team VI, whose members killed Al Qaida leader Osama Bin Laden May 1 in a daring nighttime raid on the terrorist leader’s Pakistan compound, has paid tribute to Operation Shoebox New Jersey for its ongoing efforts to send personal care packages to US military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan. These specially-embroidered […]
Written by Megan Moccio The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence welcomed Rod Hirsch, Founder and Executive Director of Operation Shoebox New Jersey, today to present him with care packages put together by the Stein’s Philanthropy Club. These packages will be sent to our troops overseas as thanks for their continued service in the […]
It was no ordinary day at Whiting Elementary school, as fifth grade students gathered in front of an interactive whiteboard connected to Skype, the web video call site, eagerly awaiting the moment when Airman Michael Harrold’s image would appear on the screen, live from his military base in Afghanistan. Standing by was Harrold’s mom, Darlene […]
MANVILLE – Volunteers are invited to join Operation Shoebox New Jersey staff pack gift boxes and send Christmas greetings to U.S. troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan at its sixth annual Christmas packing and Santa’s Workshop Nov. 13. The packing and workshop will be at the Kavanaugh VFW Post #2290, 600 Washington Ave., Manville, with registration […]
