Thursday, December 2, 2010

TC Tidbits: Patricia Cornwell's "American For Vets"

America is facing a national crisis: a rise in the number of Veterans in need of our support. Now, everyone can get involved and help military veterans, men and women, who have served and sacrificed for our country, prepare for a better future.

The America for Vets campaign aims to mobilize people across America to provide veterans in need with daily supplies as a part of Veterans Village of San Diego's daily life-readiness programs. Veterans Village of San Diego is a nationally recognized nonprofit and nongovernmental organization that specializes in prevention, intervention, treatment, aftercare and employment services for military veterans, including men and women who have recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan. Founded in 1981 by Vietnam veterans, Veterans Village of San Diego has five locations throughout San Diego County and serves more than 2,000 veterans each year.

How Can You Get Involved?

Beginning December 1st, at all of Patricia Cornwell's book tour stops, readers can make in-kind donations that will go towards the support of Veterans Village of San Diego.

Donations of the following items will be accepted:

--Shampoo
--Body Wash
--Conditioner
--Comb
--Brush

--Hair Gel
--Toothbrush
--Toothpaste
--Dental Floss
--Deodorant (stick or spray)
--Lip Balm
--Disposable Razors
--Shaving Cream
--Q-Tips
--Feminine Products
--Toiletry Kit

For those supporters not able to attend the bookstore events, but who would like to send a donation directly to Veterans Village of San Diego, that can be done online at www.VVSD.net.

See Patricia Cornwell's tour stops »

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