I would like to know some ideas on how to raise donations for the 101st airborne div in iraq for support to?
June 8th, 2010 | 
Author: currently this unit is living is deplorable conditions. They are building floors and walls in an asbestos filled building. no running hot water, cold water only. They are in need of so many things, pillows, blankets, sheets, hygeine items, recreational items. They have no microwaves, no entertainment and no px to buy things they need. They visit a large base once a month briefly. I would like assistance or ideas on how i could raise donations to help our soldiers over there. They are at a patrol base called woodcock. Its hard enough for them in the conditions they are in. They patrol 2 cities round the clock. Many of the soldiers do not have support from back home. I send what i can, but i live by meager means myself and can only do so much. Any idea’s or donations would be greatly appreciated. They are currently building rooms and bunk beds trying to make their conditions better. they will be there another 13 months. Thank you
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My husband was deployed with the 101st in 2005-2006.
The Landstuhl Hosptial Care Project donated so many necessary items for his platoon. He says they sent just about every shippable item they requested (from cleaning supplies to litters). The president’s name is Karen and I have corresponded with her personally. Contact her on their website at http://www.landstuhlhospitalcareproject.org/.
Also, look into the adopt-a-platoon project through the Association of the U.S. Army at http://www.ausa.org.
Finally many company’s are adopted by cities. Contact your FRG leader to find out if your company has a sponsor. You can also solicit a city to do this, but talk to your FRG leader, or Rear-D commander, to make sure you don’t step on any toes.
Perhaps you can help these soldiers one platoon at a time, rather than on the brigade or division level. It’s easier to make a difference that way.