Light up the holidays
National Day of Giving | December 1st, 2020
Join APS and Packages From Home this National Day of Giving and help us LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS for our heroes overseas by writing them a thoughtful note of gratitude and appreciation this holiday season.
These virtual notes will be printed and included in care packages sent to U.S. military troops overseas by Packages From Home. Find out more about our care packages here: What's Inside?
three easy ways to light it up
write a virtual letter
APS Employee and Veteran, First Name Last Name, discusses the impact of a care package.
writing a great letter is easy
just follow these helpful guidelines
Be Branch Friendly
Our care packages are sent to Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coasties, Airmen, Reservists and everyone in between, so please use greetings and artwork that can be sent to servicemembers from any branch of the military. For example, “Dear Hero,” “Dear Serviceperson,” and "Dear Defender of Freedom” are all great options.
We pack in pairs Because we care!
what it All means
APS Employees discuss the impact of the APS Light Up The Holidays Campaign
Join APS and Packages From Home this National Day of Giving and help us LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS for our heroes overseas this holiday season. Check out the video below to see what it's all about.
three easy ways to light it up
click the icon(s) to find out more
donate postage to ship care packages to U.s. Military members
write a virtual letter to a U.S. military member
Volunteer with Packages From Home with your family and friends
We send each servicemember 2 care packages each – 1 with food and 1 with hygiene/entertainment items. Learn more Here:
When you donate
you send care packages to our military men and women overseas and at home
write a virtual letter to a hero!
writing a great letter is easy
just follow these helpful guidelines
Be Branch Friendly
Our care packages are sent to Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coasties, Airmen, Reservists and everyone in between, so please use greetings and artwork that can be sent to servicemembers from any branch of the military. For example, “Dear Hero,” “Dear Serviceperson,” and "Dear Defender of Freedom” are all great options.
stay positive
Keep your words and artwork positive, encouraging, and uplifting! If something makes you happy, chances are, it will make our troops happy, too! Be sure to thank them and please avoid political, religious, and controversial topics, as we support troops from all walks of life.
encourage a response
If you'd like, include your email address or social media tag with your letter or artwork. troops frequently write back when they find the time!
These virtual notes will be printed and included in care packages sent to U.S. military troops overseas by Packages From Home. Find out more about our care packages here: What's Inside?
what it All means
APS Employees discuss the impact of the APS Light Up The Holidays Campaign
Join APS and Packages From Home this National Day of Giving and help us LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS for our heroes overseas this holiday season. Check out the video below to see what it's all about.
three easy ways to light it up
click the icon(s) to find out more
1.
donate postage to ship care packages to U.s. Military members
2.
write a virtual letter to a U.S. military member
3.
Volunteer with Packages From Home with your family and friends
We send each servicemember 2 care packages each – 1 with food and 1 with hygiene/entertainment items. Learn more Here:
When you donate
you send care packages to our military men and women overseas and at home
write a virtual letter to a hero!
writing a great letter is easy
just follow these helpful guidelines
Be Branch Friendly
Our care packages are sent to Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coasties, Airmen, Reservists and everyone in between, so please use greetings and artwork that can be sent to servicemembers from any branch of the military. For example, “Dear Hero,” “Dear Serviceperson,” and "Dear Defender of Freedom” are all great options.
stay positive
Keep your words and artwork positive, encouraging, and uplifting! If something makes you happy, chances are, it will make our troops happy, too! Be sure to thank them and please avoid political, religious, and controversial topics, as we support troops from all walks of life.
encourage a response
If you'd like, include your email address or social media tag with your letter or artwork. troops frequently write back when they find the time!
These virtual notes will be printed and included in care packages sent to U.S. military troops overseas by Packages From Home. Find out more about our care packages here: What's Inside?