Full Circle Home

https://www.fullcirclehome.org

A 100% volunteer not-for-profit organization that connects deployed service members with their loved ones across the country and on bases around the world. Since 2007, Full Circle Home has helped over 17,000 troops send their holiday gifts and love notes to their Heroes at Home. The simple act of giving a gift with a handwritten note can bridge the gap between our troops and those who support them. The troops share with us how deserving their loved ones are. These gift country. This connection provides encouragement and support for both those at home and those overseas because the whole family is affected by a deployment.

USO Holiday Care Packages (for Active Duty and families)

https://www.uso.org/programs/uso-care-package-program

****USO COVID-19 Response*** Effective immediately, the USO is prioritizing the delivery of USO Care Packages to those service members who have been activated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, both in the United States and overseas. USO Care Packages – primarily, Snack Packs and Toiletry Packs with hygiene essentials – have already been sent to bases and military installations, and the USO will continue to adjust to this rapidly changing situation, delivering USO Care Packages as needed. These kits will provide invaluable support to service members who are working on the front lines of the pandemic as the military continues its global COVID-19 support efforts. All Holiday Care Packages contain items like decorations, themed snacks, games, movies, and sporting equipment.  Each box is intended to support about 50 people at remote locations, who do not have access to MWR or other USO facilities.

Operation Christmas Spirit 

https://www.operationhelpahero.org/operation-christmas-spirit.html

Operation Help a Hero’s annual holiday project: Operation Enduring Support Afghanistan Response.   Operation help a hero supports military families in the form of holiday gratitude.

Spirit of Sharing (SOS) 

is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to helping military families in need during the holiday season and throughout the year with emergency assistance. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ONLY.

Operation Holiday Joy

https://www.asymca.org/donate-operation-holiday-joy

is a YMCA based program distributing toys and goods nationwide.

Freedom Alliance- Presents for Patriots

Christmas is a beautiful, but stressful, season for many in our Armed Forces. We help by providing gifts to the children of military families who are struggling with combat wounds and service-related injuries. We help the families of wounded troops make Christmas a joyous time with a message of appreciation for their service and sacrifice.

Soldiers Angels Adopt-a-Family for Christmas 

https://soldiersangels.org/adopt-a-family

Military and veteran families usually live on a very tight budget, so putting together a Christmas or other winter holiday celebration can be a real challenge for some of them—Soldiers’ Angels is already hearing from hundreds of families who could use a bit of help celebrating this year.The goal in helping these military/veteran families is to show America’s gratitude with presents for the children and a grocery gift card to help them purchase their holiday dinner and trimmings.

Toys for Tots

https://www.toysfortots.org/request_toys

The U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November, and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.  The program is for all children, including military kids.

Salvation Army Angel Tree Program

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/brighten-the-holidays/

Trees for Troops

https://www.christmasspiritfoundation.org

Delivering the spirit of Christmas to military families one Christmas Tree at a time.

Vets Charity Christmas Ride 

https://www.vetsride.org/theride.aspx

Drop off points all over South Carolina, destination is Vorn VAMC in Columbia.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

https://wwwmilitarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/military-discount-prices-on-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party

Active and Retired U.S. Military, including members of the U.S. Coast Guard and participating members of the National Guard or Reserve, may purchase discounted Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets for special military priced event nights. They may also purchase additional tickets for up to five (5) family members and/or friends.

Operation Ride Home

https://www.asymca.org/operation-ride-home

A service available to active duty E-5 and below, both single and married, who might not otherwise financially be able to travel home. The ASYMCA works with the various military commands in specific areas co-located with ASYMCA branches to identify and prioritize junior-enlisted service members and families most in financial need. Plane tickets and pre-paid debit cards are given to assist those traveling.