Philanthropy

The official Philanthropy of the 2011 VACUHO RA Conference is the USO, whose mission is to “lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families.“ Millions of times each year at thousands of locations around the world, the USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families. A nonprofit, congressionally chartered, private organization, the USO relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations and corporations to support its activities. The USO is not part of the U.S. government, but is recognized by the Department of Defense, Congress and President of the United States, who serves as Honorary Chairman of the USO.

Specifically we are raising money for a USO in a Box (http://www.uso.org/uso-in-a-box.aspx). At 250 square feet and holding up to 20 troops, a USO in a Box provides the same types of services as their brick and mortar centers. The unit has a self-contained diesel generator, accepts shore power if available, and has interior climate control -- heat and air conditioning. The unit can be unfolded and operational within 20 minutes of being dropped on site.

This box provides each unit features such as Internet access, two rugged laptops, four flat screen televisions, a DVD player, Voice Over Internet Phone, three Xbox® 360 gaming systems, Guitar Hero® and surround sound. The nature of these units allows them to be quickly moved from one location to another, as needed.

With USO in a Box, the USO can continue to deliver its services and support to those stationed in some of the most remote regions.

We are also collecting items for USO Holiday boxes (http://www.uso.org/uso-holiday-box-items/). Institutions can bring items to donate to this USO cause in lue of a monatery donations for the USO in a Box.
 

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