How to Send Cards to Service People

SEND HOLIDAY CARDS TO OUR SERVICE PEOPLE! Deadline December 10th.

Information about Walter Reed is incorrect.

Pitney Bowes has partnered with The American Red Cross to deliver 1,000,000 holiday cards to American service people, veterans, and their families in the US and around the world. Pitney Bowes is generously donating technology, resources and postage to make this holiday card program possible.

Please send cards to:

Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

ALL CARDS MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008. Cards sent after this date will be returned to sender.

On their site you can download and print a card free and learn about other ways to participate.

GUIDELINES:

If sending multiple cards, put them all in one envelope.
Sign your cards.
Use generic salutations such as "Dear Service Member".
Do not include
personal information such as your email or home address.
Do not send
letters.
Do not include inserts of any kind, including but not limited to
photos, glitter, confetti, gifts cards of calling cards. All items will be
removec during review processing.
All cards received may be used in
publicity efforts, including appearing in broadcast, print or online media.

NOTE: If you received an email about Walter Reed, Walter Reed is NOT accepting holiday cards. For more information go HERE.

Phone cards or gift cards/certificates? Read directions HERE.

Care packages cannot be accepted at this PO. To find out about Care Packages go HERE and click under "Homefront Groups."