For the past 7 years, USASOA has been doing our part as a Veteran and Military Service Organization to directly impact the quality of life for our wounded, homeless and at-risk veterans. We hold our monthly BOOTS ON THE GROUND campaign to collect need items and resources for our heroes who have earned, need and deserve our compassion, care and support. USASOA delivers the items to the VA Homeless Shelter in Northeast Washington, DC for immediate distribution to veterans in need as well as to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
On Thursday, January 30, 2020, our volunteers will be going door to door delivering BOOTS ON THE GROUND Flyers to homes on Capitol Hill. The BOTG Flyers have a list of the items (below) that we are currently collecting for our wounded, homeless and at-risk veterans. The flyer also informs the resident that our volunteers will be back on the following Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 between 10:30 and 12:30 pm. if the resident has a item or items to contribute, we ask them to please place the door hanger on their exterior front door and we will knock to collect their contribution.
Additionally, anyone outside of this months collection area is encouraged to please drop off one or several of the items listed below to the lobby of our office building at 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC - our building is located directly across the street from the Eastern Market Metro Station and next to Trader Joe's. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact us: 202-670-3525 www.USASOA.org
DONATION LIST - Supplies We Need
*Please note, for patient safety, all items must be new & unused.
Toiletries (for men & women)
Full Size Body Wash
Full Size 2 in 1 Shampoo/Conditioner
Travel Size Lotion
Travel Size Mouthwash
Chapstick
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Deodorant (male & female)
Electric Razor
Hairbrushes
Laundry Detergent Pods
Clothing Items S-XL (black, grey and navy blue)
Sweatshirts (hoodies with and without zippers)
Open Bottom Sweatpants (non-cinch bottoms)
Plain athletic shorts (nylon workout shorts)
Gift Cards
Amazon or Target Gift Cards
Gas Cards (Exxon, Sunoco, Shell, BP)
Giant/Safeway Gift Cards
Dunkin Donuts Gift Cards
Subway Gift Cards
Electronics
Xbox One and PS4 Games (New Releases)
PS4 and Xbox One Wireless Controllers
I-Pad, I-Pod touch, PS4, Xbox One
Other Items
Quilts/Blankets
Coloring Books (adult & children)
Crayons & Colored Pencils
Small Children’s & Baby Toys
LEGOs (all ages & sizes)
Prepackaged Snacks – beef jerky, trail mix, chips,
fruit snacks, granola bars etc
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help support our programs and services that have a direct and meaningful impact on the quality of life for our wounded and their families in need. Donate any of the items above or contribute your time and energy. Contact us directly at 202-670-3525 or by emailing john@usasoa.org.
Consider on becoming a VOLUNTEER or Contact Us to conduct a Boots On The Ground Collection Drive in your office, school, business, pace of worship or group.