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Warriors for the Warriors
The Oak Forest Park District Warriors will be showing their support for the troops by hosting their 2nd annual Operation Gratitude.
The Oak Forest Warriors wrestling club will be hosting Operation Gratitude again this year to provide needed supplies to deployed Troops, Recruits, Veterans, Wounded Warriors and their Care Givers.
Donations can be brought to the Oak Forest Park District (15601 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452) on Saturday, December 19, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wish List:
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- Knit hats & scarves
- Cool ties or neck gators
- Yarn
- Hard candy
- Socks
- Mini battery-powered fans
- Personal electronics: DVDs, CDs, Video games, Flash drives, Headsets, Used cell phones
- Gift cards to:Walmart, Walgreens, Target, Visa/MasterCard
- Personal care products: Lip balm,Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Roll-on deodorant, Razors, Moist towelettes, Hand/foot warmers, Foot powder (travel size)
- Blank greeting cards, Stationary
- Travel size board games
- “Wish List” items onAmazon.com
Our troops tell us the most cherished item in the packages are the personal letters of appreciation from Americans. It will only take 5 minutes out of your day to write a letter, but it will bring joy to our troops that will last a lifetime. Feel free to drop off a letter or we will also have a greeting card making station at the donation drop-off.
