WASHINGTON — The United Soldiers and Sailors of America is collecting items and funding for Winter Survival Kits that will be given to homeless and at-risk veterans in our area. The kits will provide veterans with basic life essentials during the cold winter months.
You can help the USASOA make a powerful impact on the quality of life for our veterans by donating items for the Winter Survival Kits or volunteering to help build the kits.
Donation locations
Valor Brewpub
723 8th Street, SE
Washington, DC, 20003
St. Arnold's Restaurant
7525 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
The Knights of Columbus
5417 West Cedar Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
Sine Irish Pub
1301 S. Joyce Street
Arlington, VA 22202
Lobby of United Soldiers and Sailors of America
700 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Here are examples of some items you can donate:
HYGIENE
- Dry Shampoo
- Hairbrush / Comb
- Body Powder
- Body Wipes
- Body Wash
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Q-tips
WARMTH
- Hand Warmers
- Winter Socks
- Hats
- Sweaters
- Thermals
- Blankets
- Scarves
- Gloves
- Coats
- Sleeping bags
SUSTENANCE
- Convenience / Grocery Gift cards
- Non-perishable food items
- Granola bar
- Canned meals
- Bottled water
- Drink powder
- Snack nuts
- Dried fruit
USASOA will be collecting items throughout the month of November and are asking for volunteers to help put the kits together on Dec. 2.
Sign up here to volunteer for putting the kits together.
Kids are welcome too!
Last year the organization put together more than 250 Winter Survival Kits for veterans and this year they want to double that number.
For the past five years, the Southeast D.C. based non-profit group has been dedicated to their mission statement of raising awareness for the needs of our ill, injured and wounded veterans and their families.
Helping is simple! For more information on how to donate and volunteer visit http://www.usasoa.org/events. Or you can make a donation here.