By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News
(SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) — Illinois First Lady Diana Rauner has announced the 2017 Holiday Card Drive for the Military. Done in partnership with the United Service Organizations of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and the Illinois Executive Mansion Association, the drive aims to send Illinois’ brave service men and women overseas the simple joy of knowing that people back home are thinking of them at holiday time.
“We must always remember our Illinois Heroes, the people who serve in harm’s way and sacrifice so much to preserve our way of life,” Rauner said. “A card is a simple gift that can lift their spirits and remind our service members that we’re thinking of them while they’re far from home.”
Holiday cards should be mailed now through November 20th to:
USO of Illinois – Cards for Heroes,
333 S. Wabash Ave., 16th Floor,
Chicago, IL 60604
Cards can also be dropped off at a local Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Service Office.
“We are thrilled to partner with Governor Rauner and the State of Illinois to help bring messages of cheer and good will to our troops and their families, whether they reside in Illinois, are passing through or are stationed or deployed overseas,” said Alison Ruble, the President and CEO of the USO of Illinois. “Now, more than ever, it’s important that we let our military and their families know that their service to our nation is remembered and appreciated. These cards of support will help do just that, and the USO of Illinois is honored to be the bridge of connection that delivers these messages.”
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