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Adelphi Supports Operation
Gratitude, Sends Care Packages to
U.S. Troops
Garden City, NY
October 25, 2006
Through November 17, 2006, Adelphi University, for the fourth consecutive year, will coordinate the local effort of Operation Gratitude as part of a nationwide fundraising effort to ensure that American service members receive holiday gift packages as they serve on active duty overseas. Items such as packaged food, global calling cards, disposable cameras, and music may be dropped off from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM or mailed to:
Michael Spar
Associate Director of Business Affairs
Levermore Hall 301
1 South Avenue
P.O. Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701
Operation Gratitude is a volunteer organization based in California. Throughout the year, it sends packages to military service members far from home. The packages, made up entirely from donated items, will also include personal letters of appreciation. Operation Gratitude, a non-government 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation funded exclusively by private donations, has already sent thousands of care packages to U.S. troops serving overseas.
Financial donations can also be made to defray the $15.00 per box shipping charges for the packages. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. Checks can be made out to:
AMVETS Post 100/OPERATION GRATITUDE
P.O. Box 1122
Long Beach, NY 11561
"This is one small way that we can support and thank the men and women serving our country overseas," said Michael Spar, associate director of business affairs at Adelphi and a recently retired Army Reserves Lieutenant Colonel. "I am thrilled to partner with Adelphi in supporting Operation Gratitude's important efforts and our service members for a fourth year in a row."
For more information about Operation Gratitude, please visit www.opgratitude.com.
About Adelphi University: Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for the liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. Through its schools and programs—The College of Arts and Sciences, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Honors College, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, and the Schools of Business, Nursing, and Social Work—the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls nearly 8,500 students from 41 states and 63 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.
Media Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Bonnie Eissner
Communications Director
p - 516.877.3697
f - 516.877.3266
e - eissner@adelphi.edu
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