TweetRathschmidt said the inspiration for United for the Troops came after his son, Luke, joined the servicefive years ago. When Luke was in Iraq, his parents sent him care packages, but quickly discovered this wasn’t the norm. “He told us that there were many men and women that didn’t have anyone sending them anything,” he said. [...]
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The 2011 Holiday Fundraiser was a HUGE Success!
November 25th, 2011 
admin Tweet Thank you to everyone who showed up and gave their support and their contributions to help us raise money for supplies to send to the troops this Holiday season. We were able to raise an extremely significant amount of money for our operation and we can’t thank you enough! Get the flash [...]
Join Us This Saturday In Mahopac for Our Annual Holiday Fundraiser for the Troops!
November 16th, 2011 admin TweetBRINGING A LITTLE COMFORT TO OUR TROOPS United for the Troops and Southside Sports Bar & Grill at 927 South Lake Blvd. (Rte. 6N) in Mahopac, NY are hosting another big celebration to help send hundreds of needed gift boxes to our brave Troops serving our country. Saturday, November 19th 5 – 9 PM Bigger prizes [...]
Fall Into The Holidays With The Morton’s Giving Tree To Benefit United For The Troops
October 21st, 2011 admin TweetWESTCHESTER/SEPT. 29 — Morton’s The Steakhouse, Statewide Abstract, JP Morgan Chase, and Dillon & Dillon have all teamed up to support one of the area’s most appreciated organizations, United for the Troops. Formed five years ago while Luke Rathschmidt, a resident of Mahopac, was on tour of duty in Iraq, United for the Troops is [...]
2011 Packing Day is Sat. November 26th at the American Legion In Mahopac
October 20th, 2011 admin Tweet Every year the supporters of Operation Defend the Holidays perform their most import task as an organization of the year; they come together on the weekend after Thanksgiving and pack boxes of supplies for our troops. It’s an inspirational day with Americans young and old from any and all backgrounds coming together to [...]
Come to Our 2011 Operation Defend the Holidays Fundraiser!
October 15th, 2011 admin TweetEveryone is invited !!! United For The Troops and South Side Grille in Mahopac have teamed up to host another big celebration to help send hundreds of needed gift boxes to the brave men and women serving our country overseas. Join us on November 19th from 5 to 9pm at South Side for great live music, [...]
Donations at Seton on Sunday
September 8th, 2011 admin TweetHi folks, We will be outside Elizabeth Ann Seton in Shrub Oak on Sunday collecting donated items and monetary donations from 6:45 am to 1:45. We need your help to stand at a table 15 min. before mass and 15 min. after mass. Please call or text me at 845 729 4239 with any questions [...]
REMINDER: Packing Day is THIS Saturday April 16th!
April 14th, 2011 admin Tweet Hi Folks, Just a reminder that “United For The Troops” will be packing gift box’s for our soldiers at Boces Yorktown campus, 200 Boces Dr Yorktown at the student services building from 8 to 12 on Saturday April 16. This is a great opportunity to get the feel of what UFT is about. Have [...]
Packing Day on Saturday April 16 from 8 to 12
April 6th, 2011 admin Tweet We are having a packing day at Westchester/Putnam BOCES on Saturday April 16 from 8 to 12. Many new friends of “United For The Troops” have asked us to let you know when you could help…this is it. Of course any of our friends that can help us out will be greatly appreciated. Please [...]
You Brought Joy To the Troops
December 10th, 2010 admin TweetI’m the Officer-in-Charge of a six person Air Force weather team at Camp Victory, Iraq. We support the Commanding General in charge of United States Forces-Iraq and his staff. Thank you for the treats and gifts you sent. You brought joy to SMSgt James Dixon (hometown – Augusta, GA) MSgt Terrance Smiley (hometown – Augusta, GA) MSgt Josh [...]
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