Community Corner
Wheeling Township Invites Community to Support U.S. Military this Season
The Township is calling on residents to help surpass last year's donation total and show our military members they are remembered.
This holiday season, Wheeling Township continues its proud tradition of supporting Operation Support Our Troops – America (OSOT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to sending Comfort & Care Packages to active-duty military members across the globe.
Throughout November, the Township will collect donated items and monetary contributions to help fill and ship these packages, each one a heartfelt reminder to service members that their sacrifices are valued and acknowledged.
“Each year, our residents demonstrate extraordinary generosity by supporting those who serve our country,” said Wheeling Township Supervisor Maria Zeller Brauer. “Through Operation Support Our Troops, we let our military members know that their sacrifice matters and that they have a community standing behind them.”
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In 2024, Township residents donated 2,405 pounds of treats and necessities - an incredible show of local support. This year, Wheeling Township is challenging the community to go even further by surpassing that total and making an even greater impact.
The Township is collecting food, self-care items, and monetary donations to cover the $25 shipping cost for each Comfort & Care Package. Items requested include granola bars or protein bars, gum or mints, white or black athletic socks, lip balm, cough drops, individually wrapped crackers or cookies, $10–$25 Amazon gift cards, and UNO or other small card games. A full list of suggested donation items is available at wheelingtownship.com.
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In addition to donated items, residents are encouraged to include handwritten cards or letters of encouragement - and children are welcome to contribute drawings or notes. All messages should begin with “Dear Military Person.”
Donations will be accepted Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at: Wheeling Township, 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004.
Questions? For more information about Operation Support Our Troops, contact Lynndah Lahey at 847-259-7730 or via email at llahey@wheelingtownship.com.
Together, we can ensure that those who serve our nation feel the warmth, gratitude, and support of home - especially during the holidays.
