Support Marines in Afghanistan

Marines need supplies to serve local Afghans and improve relations

The Marines seek humanitarian items to improve conditions for Afghan civilians and supplies for the development of local Afghan National Police forces.


What does your donation buy?
$796 buys 100 pairs of girls sandals
$100 buys 10 winter blankets
$44 buys 50 school kits

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Spirit of America, File 50315, Los Angeles, CA 90074-0315
Please put "Marines/Afghanistan" and your email address on your check. (If no project is specified the donation will be designated for our unrestricted fund.)

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The Marines Need Our Help

Marines in Afghanistan have asked us for help with a range of items to support them and their mission. They need humanitarian goods like clothing, winter blankets, shoes, medical supplies, school supplies and irrigation equipment.  These goods help them build trust and improve relations with local people which, in turn, helps the Marines be safer and more successful. We are currently supporting requests from the 2d Battalion/3d Marines, the 2d Battalion/8th Marines, the 2d Light Armored Battalion and the 1st Battalion/5th Marines.

Your support is important. LtGen Joe Dunford, Commanding General of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, said, "“Our challenge in Afghanistan right now is to gain the trust, confidence, and support of the Afghan people. Spirit of America is tangible evidence of the good will of the American people. It contributes to a climate of trust and confidence between our Marines and the local people. In the current fight, it's clear that actions speak louder than words ... SoA is all about action!”

Here are some of the Marines requests where your contribution will be used:

Solar-powered radios
Irrigation equipment
School supplies and sports gear
Instant cameras and film
Blankets and clothing
Wheelchairs and farming equipment

Use of funds
We are a 501c3 nonprofit and your donation is tax deductible. 100% of all project donations (excluding credit card processing fees) will be used for direct project expenses.

Donation Policy

Your donation will be used only to purchase and ship goods requested by Marines in Afghanistan. If your donation is not needed for those requests, you will be offered a refund.

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Project Phase
Seeking Donations
Being Implemented
Completed


"The READY, WILLING and AVAILABLE support from SoA provided us with unique and direct access to resources that have a significant and quick impact on winning the current fight."

LtCol David Odom, Commander, 3rd Battalion/8th Marines, Farah, Afghanistan

 

Project Status

Sept. 8 '09: Spirit of America is providing a range of assistance to Marines in Afghanistan with your donations: gear to help the 3/8 Marines train Afghan National Security Forces; medical supplies to the 2/3 and 2/8 Marines for Afghan clinics; children’s clothing and shoes for the 2/3 Marines. We have new requests for school supplies from the 1/5 Marines and irrigation equipment from the 2d LAR Battalion.

Project updates
Marines Support in Full Swing

Afghan Security Forces Receive Boots from Marines

School Kits for 2/3 Delivered in Delaram

“Run to the fire"- the Marines and us

Fleece Pullovers purchased for Afghan Security Forces

Leatherneck: Winning Hearts & Minds with the Spirit of America

Donor message: 3/8 Marines, a change of command and more

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