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12.18.2006 - 10:43am ET
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USA Cares Teams Up WIth Homes for our Troops Project
Sears Holdings corporation helps USA Cares make holidays a little brighter for military families
(CSRwire) PHILADELPHIA, PA, December 18, 2006 - On December 14th, Sergeant Pisey Tan
opened the doors to his brand new donated home. An open house was held
from 3:00 – 5:00 pm on site with the dedication ceremony occurring at
3:30 pm. The momentous unveiling to Pisey and his family with its unique
surprises was attended by the many supporters, contributors and donors of
the project
While serving in the United States Army, Sergeant Tan, who is from North
Philadelphia, was deployed twice to Iraq. During his second deployment
with the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment, Pisey's vehicle was struck
by an improvised explosive device. The injuries suffered by Pisey forced
the amputation of both of his legs. He continues to undergo intense
physical rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C.
Through Homes For Our Troops ( www.homesforourtroops.org), a
non-profit organization committed to helping our service men and women who
have selflessly given to our country, money was raised for building
material and professional labor. Several donors also stepped up to the
plate to donate goods for the home. USA Cares provided a four piece
dinner wear set of Hartstone Pottery’s All American line as well as a
few serving dishes of the USA Cares At Home line, linens, and $2500 in
Sears gift cards for other necessities.
Sears Holdings and USA Cares are teaming up this holiday season to make
the holidays a little brighter for military families. As part of this
partnership, the retailer is spearheading a charitable initiative on its
holiday website, readysetholiday.com. The site
offers Mom solutions for all her holiday needs and provides an opportunity
to share in the joy of giving while touching the lives of military
families facing hardship.
“Readysetholiday.com features a wish list that we built based on the
needs of the families we serve. The items can be purchased and shipped
directly to USA Cares,” Roger Stradley, USA Cares Operations Director,
said. Once all of the purchases are received at our offices in Radcliff,
Ky,, they'll be sorted and sent to areas where they'll do the most
good.”
Customers will be able to purchase a gift online for military families on
readysetholiday.com through December 25. Sears Holdings has kicked off
the effort with an initial donation of $10,000 in gift cards.
USA Cares is supported by donations from organizations, corporations and
individuals. If you are interested in more information or to donate to USA
Cares visit the Website,
www.usacares.us or call 1.866.820.3635.
About USA Cares
USA Cares serves to provide military families of all branches and services
with financial support, while offering direction and advice along with a
caring attitude. To date, the non-profit has stopped foreclosure on over
106 military homes and has helped over 4,200 families by providing or
locating over $2.1 million in grant support. Funding for USA Cares is
provided through the generous contributions of corporations, organizations
and individuals. The non-profit proudly sustains a 92 percent plus ratio
of mission dollars.
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