OSOA and Storm Baseball Team up Memorial Day Weekend

OSOA and Storm Baseball Team up Memorial Day Weekend.
Be a part of the Red, White and Blue Baby Drive!
For every new baby item donated ($10 value) you will receive a FREE Box or Reserved Seat ticket to any game May 25th-May 27th.
For a list of items needed, please visit osoamil.org or stormbaseball.com
Flyer with more details: http://osoamil.org/events/fundraisers

 

Chula Vista/SoCal Shower November 17th

We are very happy to announce our Chula Vista/Southern California Shower on November 17th. The shower will be held at Concordia Church & School, Chula Vista, CA at 1pm. Registration is open up to E1-E8, O1, CWO1. Priority is given to those... families E1-E5. All other families may submit an application and will be considered based on space available and their families needs and current situation. Moms currently expecting and babies no older than 3 months.
The last day to register online for this shower is August 25th.
Apply online at: http://osoamil.org/showers/application

Operation Showers of Appreciation and Kimberly Felshaw on HLN “Breakthrough Woman”

Operation Showers of Appreciation and Kimberly Felshaw on HLN “Breakthrough Woman” – April 19, 2012
http://www.hlntv.com/video/2012/04/19/breakthrough-women-felshaw-military-baby-showers-operations-showers-appreciation

Las Vegas Fundraiser - Buffalo Wild Wings - April 19-April 22

Come support OSOA and get some great food too! Doesn't include beer or happy hour items. You can use it on take out orders too! Mention OSOA and we'll receive a donation!!! Spread the word!!!! It's an all day event. Thank you for your support!!!

We will be having a fundraiser April 19th thru April 22nd at:
Buffalo Wild Wings
190 W. Craig Rd.
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
Come out and eat some great food and support OSOA.

You can download a flyer following the link and clicking on Las Vegas Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser: http://osoamil.org/events/fundraisers

OSOA featured on the Breakthrough Women's piece on CNN HLN

GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!

OSOA will be featured on the Breakthrough Women piece on Kimberly and Operation Showers of Appreciation which will run this week on the following days and between the time slots below. Please note all times are EST.

CNN Head Line News
Thursday 4/19 Between 8am-9am
Between 2pm-3pm

Saturday 4/21Between 8am-9am
Between 1pm-2pm

Sunday 4/22 Between 8am-9am
Between 1pm-2pm

Phoenix Shower Donations Needed!!!!

Operation Showers of Appreciation will host a baby shower on Saturday March 31, 2012 at The Boys & Girls Club of the East Valley – Compadre Branch located in Chandler, AZ at 2pm. Approximately 20 new and expecting mothers who have deployed partners or are active-duty servicewomen will be supported. All military branches of service will be invited (Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines) to participate. The event will include gifts from the local community.

The majority of the women are first-time moms or expecting multiples. Due to constant deployments many of these expecting mothers will be giving birth while their husbands are deployed in combat areas such as Afghanistan. In addition to an afternoon of food and games the most important opportunity for many of these new moms is to be surrounded by other women in the exact same situation as they celebrate the births of their new babies.

“We are so excited to have our first Phoenix shower,” said Kimberly Felshaw, President of Operation Showers of Appreciation. "New motherhood is challenging enough under ideal circumstances, so being able to support and lift up these mothers while their partners are deployed is just fantastic. It helps ensure moms have what they need, and reassures deployed dads that their loved ones are cared for so that they can focus on their mission."

Individuals or companies wishing to donate items or volunteer please contact Angie Martin - Operation Showers of Appreciation Phoenix Shower Coordinator at 530-363-2464 or via e-mail at rsphoenix_fra@yahoo.com .  Donations of baby items can be handmade or purchased. There is a need for diapers, baby shampoo/wash, bottles, teethers, pacifiers, bath tubs, wash cloths, clothing, socks, shoes and toys.

Operation Showers of Appreciation - Phoenix/Chandler Shower

OSOA is happy to announce our Phoenix/Chandler shower on Saturday March 31st.

The shower will be held at the The Boys & Girls Club of the East Valley – Compadre Branch in Chandler, AZ. 

Registration is open up to E1-E7, O1, CWO1.  Priority is given to those families E1-E5.  All others are determined by space available in the shower and the needs of the family.  Moms currently expecting and babies no older than 3 months.

Please apply online at: http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1128421-1Lpob5u4sh

As part of the Online registration you will be requested to upload a copy of your LES and our Verification Form which must be signed off by the service members Supervisor. The moms who have been chosen for our March 31^st shower will be notified after March 1^st via e-mail.

Submitting an application for assistance does not guarantee you will be selected to participate in an Operation Showers of Appreciation Baby Shower. Families are selected to participate based on the following:

Due Date

Date Completed Application for Assistance Received

Information provided in the “Tell us about your family” section

Rank

This shower will be small so we encourage everyone to apply ASAP.

Any questions about the application process or your application please contact our Expecting Mom Coordinator Karmen at Karmen@osoamil.org

Individuals or companies wishing to donate items or volunteer please contact Angie Martin - Operation Showers of Appreciation Phoenix Shower Coordinator at 530-363-2464 or via e-mail at rsphoenix_fra@yahoo.com .