Macon State SVA hosts MSCares drive for deployed troops
The Student Veterans Association of Macon State College is beginning a three-week collection period for holiday care and morale packages for our deployed troops.
This drive, named MSCares, is being held in partnership with the Warner Robins Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) #902.
Our partner in this project, VVA, has received numerous praises from soldiers and commanders thanking them for previously sent care packages, which have proven to boost troop morale and turn around a bad day.
As a former recipient of care packages while deployed, I can relay that they are a pick up. It was great when they arrived, especially when our packages contained enough beef jerky for everyone and a few good current magazines. Nice cards from the preparers can also bring a smile, especially those written by children and including drawings.
The MSCares drive will conclude Nov. 6 to allow time for shipment before the holidays. On the sixth, the boxes will be replaced in preparation for the annual Toys for Tots campaign. Here is a list of suggested items.
Collection locations are:
Main Campus:
- Book Store
- Library (Main Entrance)
Warner Robins Campus:
- Book Store
- Administrative Services Office
We look forward to your assistance in spreading the word about Student Veterans’ projects. Thank you very much for your time and support.
Sincerely,
Matthew P. Felty
President, Student Veterans Association
matthew.felty@maconstate.edu
Thomas Stevens
Faculty Advisor, Student Veterans Association
steven.thomas@maconstate.edu