Military Appreciation Month

May 9, 2008
Military Spouse Day

If the military had wanted you to have a spouse, they would have issued you one ...read more

June 8 - Packing Day

Our next packing day for care packages to send to the troops is June 8. We are checking with the First Congregational Church in Hanson, MA to see if we can hold it there in the early afternoon. The specific time and location will soon be posted here.

NY tavern shows their support

On May 17 the Rusty Nail Tavern is hosting a fundraiser to show their dedication to the U.S. military. And that's not all... they have selected Special Kindness In Packages to be the recipient organization of the funds they raise that night! What an honor this is.

If you're in the area, please head on down to the Rusty Nail Tavern on May 17, have the chance to be a "Guest Bartender", win the 50/50 raffle, dance the night away, have a great time, and you can do it all while supporting the troops!

For more information about the Rusty Nail Tavern please visit their website myfavoritetaverns.com

1781 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065

The 2nd Annual SKIP Benefit Dinner

Celebrating the U.S. Military throughout the years with great food and plenty of raffles, the 2nd annual SKIP benefit dinner is sure to win your heart.

Dinner Details
Date: May 31, 2008
Location: Hanson Athletic Association, Hanson, MA
click here for driving directions
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $40 per adult, $20 per child 13 yrs and under

All children with a parent or guardian serving in the U.S. military will recieve a special gift from Special Kindness In Packages.

Buy one of the first 50 tickets and be entered to win a really cool prize at the dinner. A drawing will be held to determine the winner. Only the first 50 tickets sold are eligible for the prize and the winner must be present. And even if you don't win that prize there will be several other great items being raffled that night. All tickets must be purchased in advance and there are no refunds on purchased tickets unless, of course, the event is cancelled.

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Get An Official SKIP Shirt Today!

Artwork ©2008 Skip Spoerke - Special Kindness In Packages	The Official SKIP Shirt $10.00 Show your support to the troops by wearing the first SKIP shirt ever released to the public. Protecting You Is Hard Work... Thank America's Armed Forces Shirts are made by Fruit of the Loom and are 100% Cotton. The sizes below are adult unisex. $1 per shirt shipping & handling. SizeSmallMediumLargeXLXXL   * Pop-up window will open
DON'T MISS OUT: The Famous "Support the Troops" Teddy Bears are On Sale for Only $10

SKIP takes on the Red Sox once again! Well, the Community Home-stand anyway.

On April 12, 2008 volunteers Varis Ozols, Christie Ells, Ray Towne, and Frank Spoerke took to the field (or gates) at Fenway Park to hand out information about Special Kindness In Packages to Red Sox and Yankees fans as they entered the park. This is the second year Special Kindness In Packages has been invited to participate in the Red Sox Community Home-Stand and we still have two more dates available for volunteers! The last available dates this year are September 13. Space is very limited! We can only have 5 volunteers, so let us know today if you're interested. All volunteers need to be at the park 2 1/2 hours before opening pitch and after handing out fliers you can stay for the duration of the game! If you're interested in volunteering for these events please send our Vice President Skip Spoerke an Email at skip@specialkindness.org.

Ship Care Packages With Special Kindness In Packages

There are many ways to show your patriotism and support to the men and women serving in the US military. Wearing a yellow ribbon, flying the American Flag, and sporting "support the troops" bumper stickers are some great ways to do that, but so many service members aren't home to see those things. That's why Special Kindness In Packages ships care packages to the men and women of the United States military. By supporting the mission of Special Kindness In Packages your hand is also extended to directly supporting the heroes, and there are many ways you can do that.

On the left side of this page are a few links to different ways you can support the troops personally. For an overview of each support opportunity please click here. Remember, all donations directly support the mission of this organization. Nobody gets paid here.

Special Kindness In Packages, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit corporation.

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Help Save the Organization

2007 was a very successful year in many respects and we are proud to have had the opportunity to ship so many care packages out, but the mission didn't stop there. Special Kindness In Packages needs your help to continue our mission.

So, we call on the troops we've shipped care packages to in the past. We call on the supporters who have made financial donations in the past and those who haven't. We call on each American who believes that supporting our troops is a wonderful cause to please find it in your heart to make a donation that will allow Special Kindness In Packages to ship more care packages to America's heroes.

Any amount you can donate is greatly appreciated and will be used toward our mission. We are all volunteers and we are proud of the support we offer to the troops. The cost to ship a care package is approximately $10, but even $1 will help. If every American donated just $1 think of how many care packages we could send! Please find it in your heart to give something.

Thank you for your support in advance. We can't do this without you. Click here to make a donation.

Care Packages and How To Receive Them

In the care packages SKIP sends we always include the basics (shampoo, toothpaste, soap, etc) and have also been known to include fun stuff such as books, water pistols, and even DVDs!

To receive care packages yourself or submit a military member to receive care packages please Click Here.