Soldiers In Need – Part 2

Yesterday I posted a heartbreaking story of a soldier and his family who lost everything in a fire. Soon they will run out of money and will have nothing, absolutely nothing! If this is not a story that makes you break open your wallet or look around and figure out what you can give as an in-kind donation, I don't know what does.

Today's story is not as severe but one that still has serious financial consequences for the military family involved.

Operation Homefront recently received an application from the spouse of an Indiana National Guard member who is deployed to Iraq for repairs to their only vehicle. This vehicle is her only means of transportation to her new job. An estimate was sent to Operation Homefront for the amount of the repairs; however, when the mechanic began working on the car he discovered that the damage was far more extensive than previously thought. It was determined that the repairs to the vehicle would be far more than the value of the vehicle. Without this vehicle she is in jeopardy of losing her new job and creating a further financial burden on the family. Operation Homefront is seeking a donated vehicle that is family ready and near the Indiana area. If you would like to help, please contact Vicki Sarracino at vicki@operationhomefront.net. Please refer to case number NL080189. Source: Spouse of Indiana National Guard Member in Need of Donated Automobile

Can you imagine the stress involved in trying to find a way to get to your job on top of worrying about the safety of your soldier husband? Thank God the security situation has improved in Iraq. But with more troops to be deployed to Afghanistan in the near future, the stress is not going away any time soon.

If you are in the Indiana area and have a good running vehicle you can donate, you will be a significant help to this military family this Christmas season and beyond.

I will profile one more story (at least for now) in a future post, but know that the needs of our military families will not cease.