Thanks and Giving
Thanksgiving is a good time to think about people who can’t be with their families and friends on this holiday because of the sacrifices they’re making or have already made to serve our country in the military. Don’t forget to say thanks to those who’ve served. Here are a few links to good organizations if you’re interested in donating.
National Veterans Legal Services Program — This organization is run by my father-in-law, so I’m partial. They have a great program called Lawyers Serving Warriors to provide free legal representation in disability, discharge and veterans benefits cases to service members and veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) or Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).
Also, all of the following organizations get four stars, the highest rating, from Charity Navigator:
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust
National Military Family Association
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Special Operations Warrior Foundation