Patti Smith reports that Operation Santa recently completed its mission to send tens of thousands of homemade Christmas stockings to our deployed Armed Forces currently defending our freedom.
The goal was 35,000 stockings however we were able to send 42,400 stockings in all! Volunteers from across the country mailed in a total of 55,000 stockings. Operation Santa finished 22% over goal, two days early and on budget even during a down economy. Thanks to all for your support to send a slice of home to those serving overseas this holiday. Pictures and thank you notes from recipients can be viewed at www.operationsanta.info . While on the website, read up on how you can participate in Operation Santa 2010!
The goal was 35,000 stockings however we were able to send 42,400 stockings in all! Volunteers from across the country mailed in a total of 55,000 stockings. Operation Santa finished 22% over goal, two days early and on budget even during a down economy. Thanks to all for your support to send a slice of home to those serving overseas this holiday. Pictures and thank you notes from recipients can be viewed at www.operationsanta.info . While on the website, read up on how you can participate in Operation Santa 2010!
