WHAT: United Soldiers and Sailors of America, together with Tel’Veh Café & Wine Bar will host an evening of appreciation for those serving in the armed forces on Saturday, May 18th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. In celebration of Armed Forces Day, the community is invited to take part and support our nation’s heroes with all donations going directly to the American Red Cross Stations to benefit the wounded troops recovering at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital. Guests who bring an item from the donation list will enjoy food and drink specials such as $1 oysters and $3 Budweiser and Miller Lite. Military veterans and those serving active duty will receive a complimentary drink ticket upon arrival. Representatives from United Soldiers and Sailors of America will be on hand to accept cash or check donations. The list of accepted donations is cut and paste below:
WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Tel’Veh Café & Wine Bar is located at 401 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, 20001. For additional information please call (202) 758-2929 or visit: http://www.telvehdc.com.
WHY: The mission of the United Soldiers and Sailors of America is to make up for the shortages and supplies that occur due to the lack of funding and high percentage of combat wounded soldiers returning home from war. Monetary contributions can also be made to support the USASOA in the forms of cash, check, and credit cards. For additional information on United Soldiers and Sailors of America please visit: www.usasoa.org or contact Chris McDonald at (202) 815-3846.
DONATION LIST:
PLEASE NOTE, FOR PATIENT SAFETY, ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW AND UNOPENED
Snacks
Bottled Water
Individually wrapped chips, cookies, crackers, Granola bars,
fruit cups, protein bars, beef-jerky, etc.
Toiletries
(for men and women)
Deodorant, Men’s Shaving Cream or Gel, Disposal Razors, Chap Stick,
Nail Clippers (toe and finger) Full Size/Travel Size Body Wash, Conditioner, Shampoo, Unscented Lotion Tooth Brushes and Tooth Paste Mouth Wash, Baby Powder,
Travel Size Q-Tips, Kleenex.
Support for New Borns
Baby clothes ages: 0 – 3 months, Onesies, pants, sleepers, socks, hats
New born diapers ,Travel size wipes,
New stuffed animals and blankets
Gift Cards
Visa, MasterCard, iTunes, Giant/Safeway, Target
Calling Cards (Recommend Major Brands, Sprint, Verizon, 300 mines)
Rehabilitation Tools
Plain Black Back Packs Pens, Pencils, Crayons,
Coloring Books, Word Search/Crossword Puzzle Books,
Puzzles 500 pieces or more (unopened)
Add Events
Food, Wine & Travel News
Print view