Ways You Can Help

From the Walter Reed Army Medical Website

Walter Reed Army Medical Center officials want to remind those individuals who want to show their appreciation through mail to include packages, letters, and holiday cards addressed to 'Any Wounded Soldier' or 'A Recovering American Soldier' that Walter Reed cannot accept these packages in support of the decision by then Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Transportation Policy in 2001. This decision was made to ensure the safety and well being of patients and staff at medical centers throughout the Department of Defense.

In addition, the U.S. Postal Service is no longer accepting "Any Service Member" or "A Recovering American Soldier" letters or packages. Mail to "Any Service Member" that is deposited into a collection box will not be delivered.

Instead of sending an “Any Wounded Soldier” letter or package to Walter Reed, please consider making a donation to one of the more than 300 nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping our troops and their families listed on the "America Supports You" website, www.americasupportsyou.mil

Other organizations that offer means of showing your support for our troops or assist wounded servicemembers and their families include:

http://www.usocares.org/
http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/tooursoldiers/
http://www.redcross.org

For individuals without computer access, your local military installation, the local National Guard or military reserve unit in your area may offer the best alternative to show your support to our returning troops and their families.  Walter Reed Army Medical Center will continue to receive process and deliver all mail that is addressed to a specific individual.

As Walter Reed continues to enhance the medical care and processes for our returning service members, it must also must keep our patients and staff members safe while following Department of Defense policy. The outpouring of encouragement from the general public, corporate America and civic groups throughout the past year has been incredible. Our Warriors in Transition are amazed at the thanks and support they receive from their countrymen.

1. Send a Card to a Soldier
   www.letssaythanks.com  you can pick out a thank you card and the Xerox Corporation will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in the armed forces of our country.

   

2. Donate the cost of a Bio-sand Filter
   It costs $55.00 to provide clean water for drinking and cooking for up to four families! Find a way to help us provide this essential tool to so many families in need. One filter at a time.  Click Here to donate funds for this cause.
3. Bring your own experience in all matters to our meetings. Everybody has a different slant and personal experience in this world. This group is not just a bunch of white anglo's with self-important meetings. We need your input on how you see the world and your desire to help us make a difference. Come add to our diversity! Your Presence Matters!
4. We Want Your Input on Speakers! - Go to Contact (upper right) and then email your suggestions to us.