Local Churches Share the Christmas Spirit

We loaded 54 stocking boxes at First Presbyterian Church, Rockport. Beverly Jacobson of FPC coordinates the stocking box project for her church and St. Peter's Episcopal as well. Her sister coordinates from Gateway Church in Ingleside/Gregory where they also filled boxes. Full of goodies, gifts, letters and pictures, the boxes will surely brighten the season for our troops so far from home this year.

H-E-B Partners Share Christmas

These Rockport H-E-B partners filled 20 stocking boxes to share with the troops. They and other co-workers collected the items and wrote many thank-yous to include in the boxes. This community spirit has kept our project going and brought Christmas cheer to many so far from home.

6000 Boxes Mailed

On Nov. 14 a milestone of 6003 boxes mailed was reached. Approximately 80 boxes were mailed this day, the first of several hundred that will be mailed during the Christmas season.

Thanking the Supporters

Melanie Harris came to Carla's on our work day to personally thank everyone for the support she received while deployed to Iraq. We had a great visit with her, recognizing that she exemplifies the outstanding young men and women in our military. We expect her to excel as she continues her service to our country.

Special Welcome Home

CC Airport was buzzing with Patriot Guard Riders and our troop support group, welcoming home Melanie Harris from her tour in Iraq as an Army medic. We sent care packages to Melanie each month during her deployment. Joyce Barnes, our top-notch patriot, posed with Melanie outside the airport.

Elves of Del Mar College

On Oct. 27 Dr. Judi Phillips and Suzi Johnson from Del Mar College in Corpus Christi came with a pickup load of donations for the troops. Students and staff had collected, sorted and boxed a large assortment of the items needed to fill our boxes. They did a great job of getting these things together and delivered, and our group really enjoyed getting them ready for the big Christmas boxing and mailing.