United ‘Tis The Season of Service Campaign
November 11 to December 31

United in making every act of kindness matter

The Reason to be United in the Service of those who Served!

In 2023 more than 1,000,000 veterans live in poverty and veterans comprise 10.6% of all homeless in the U.S. and are 2x as likely to become homeless versus those who didn’t serve in the military. Women veterans are the fastest growing group in the homeless population, and women veterans in general face significant economic and housing challenges with veterans who are single mothers being particularly vulnerable. 

‘Tis the Service of Service campaign is focused on Female Veterans with children, Female and Male Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  Providing Care: Supplying veterans with the personal hygiene products, clothing, food and other basic dignity and wellness essentials. Offering Comfort and Compassion: Interacting with unsheltered and sheltered homeless veterans, especially during the holidays.

United in service with every single act of kindness to make a difference in the lives of veterans in need.

The holiday season and colder weather is a time of increased trauma and harsh conditions for veterans who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Their need is urgent, and your single act of kindness will matter.

Your donation will help increase the number of veterans the United Relief Foundation can provide essential resources and support to during our ‘Tis the Season of Service‘ campaign.

Good Deed monetary donations will used to purchase and distribute hygiene products, winter clothing items, and other wellbeing and wellness necessities depending on each veteran’s particular need.

Good Deed item donations can only be accepted if there are new or unopened.

  • Winter knit hats, neck warmers, gloves and socks
    • Unisex items available on Amazon
  • Winter knit hats and gloves
    • Unisex items available on Amazon
  • Package treats for children
    • Bulk items available on Amazon
  • Personal care essentials products
    • Unisex with travel tote available on Amazon
  • Can/Jar food items
    • Soup, vegetables, beans, peanut butter, jelly, apple sauce, etc.
  • Toys for girls and boys up to the age of 10
    • Must be new and the original package

Item(s) can be shipped to
United Relief Foundation – 5 Revere Road – Suite 200 – Northbrook, Illinois 60062

Items need to be delivered by donors:
United Relief Foundation (second floor) during normal business hours: 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday except for national holidays.
Please call to schedule a delivery date and time: (888) 718-0989

DOING A GOOD DEED MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Donating, fundraising, or raising awareness, every Good Deed will help to make a positive difference for veterans during their time of need. 

Donate Real Estate

Make a Difference with a tax-deductible real estate donation.  All types of real estate in any condition are considered.

Fundraise

Make a Difference by engaging family, friends, classmates, colleagues, or employees in a fundraising activity.

Raise Awareness

Make a Difference by raising awareness using social media to share ideas, information, and insight.

Data Sources: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, DOL and HHS Poverty Guidelines, 2023 VA Veteran Homeless Statistics.

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888.718.0989

One Northbrook Place
5 Revere Drive
Suite 200
Northbrook, IL 60062

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