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Friday, February 12, 2010
TOP MILITARY NONPROFITS
There are many programs around our nation and the world that are giving their time and funds to helping the servicemen of our country. Each of these nonprofit organizations has a mission and an aim to benefit the military members that have served our country. Here is a look into a few of theses top nonprofit organizations.
Protect Our Troops is not yet a full-fledged 501c3 but is working on its application. As an approved Utah Charitable Organization, PrtotectOurTroops has raised plenty of money for the families of deployed troops so they could receive free home security alarms and monthly monitoring reimbursement while their loved ones are deployed. ProtectOurTroops was started by a member of the Utah Army Reserve and is dedicated to bringing peace of mind to all the deserving and sacrificing families nationwide
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1920 for American veterans who were disabled in the line of duty. It currently has about 1.2 million members, and its aim is to make the lives of disabled veterans and their families better. In 1932 it received a congressional charter. The DAV provides free services and assistance to its members solely through contributions and membership dues. Volunteers provide much of the service to its members, such as rides to and from medical visits. The DAV is the “official voice of the nation’s wartime disabled veterans.” (http://www.dav.org)
The Wounded Warrior Project is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “honor and empower wounded warriors”. They want to call attention to the importance of the needs of severely injured service men and women and ask for support. Not only do they want to call for the public’s support, but they want the injured to support each other. They are working on setting up programs for the injured and support groups.
Operation Homefront is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to more than 45,000 military families. The group provides assistance to the troops but, also to their families at home, and the wounded when they return home. Some of the assistance they offer includes; emergency aid, furniture donation, financial assistance, a moving assistance program, a computer program to help loved ones keep in touch, and community and social outreach programs. They have donated more than $5 million to families in emergency, and more than 6.5 million in goods and services. In just 7 years, this group has expanded to 30 chapters all over the nation.
Home for Our Troops is a nonprofit organization through which homes are build that are specifically adapted for severely injured veterans. These homes are built from donations of money, time, labor, and materials. The group was put together in 2004 with the aim to provide relief and aid to the men and woman who were injured or disabled serving their country. The homes are designed to help them maneuver with more ease and live more independently with their disability.
These nonprofit organizations are all designed to serve the men and women who served our country. Whether it be helping them relax and enjoy an afternoon of recreation, or taking a disabled veteran to a medical visit, many volunteers donate their time to these nonprofit organizations to say thank you.
Protect Our Troops is not yet a full-fledged 501c3 but is working on its application. As an approved Utah Charitable Organization, PrtotectOurTroops has raised plenty of money for the families of deployed troops so they could receive free home security alarms and monthly monitoring reimbursement while their loved ones are deployed. ProtectOurTroops was started by a member of the Utah Army Reserve and is dedicated to bringing peace of mind to all the deserving and sacrificing families nationwide
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1920 for American veterans who were disabled in the line of duty. It currently has about 1.2 million members, and its aim is to make the lives of disabled veterans and their families better. In 1932 it received a congressional charter. The DAV provides free services and assistance to its members solely through contributions and membership dues. Volunteers provide much of the service to its members, such as rides to and from medical visits. The DAV is the “official voice of the nation’s wartime disabled veterans.” (http://www.dav.org)
The Wounded Warrior Project is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “honor and empower wounded warriors”. They want to call attention to the importance of the needs of severely injured service men and women and ask for support. Not only do they want to call for the public’s support, but they want the injured to support each other. They are working on setting up programs for the injured and support groups.
Operation Homefront is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to more than 45,000 military families. The group provides assistance to the troops but, also to their families at home, and the wounded when they return home. Some of the assistance they offer includes; emergency aid, furniture donation, financial assistance, a moving assistance program, a computer program to help loved ones keep in touch, and community and social outreach programs. They have donated more than $5 million to families in emergency, and more than 6.5 million in goods and services. In just 7 years, this group has expanded to 30 chapters all over the nation.
Home for Our Troops is a nonprofit organization through which homes are build that are specifically adapted for severely injured veterans. These homes are built from donations of money, time, labor, and materials. The group was put together in 2004 with the aim to provide relief and aid to the men and woman who were injured or disabled serving their country. The homes are designed to help them maneuver with more ease and live more independently with their disability.
These nonprofit organizations are all designed to serve the men and women who served our country. Whether it be helping them relax and enjoy an afternoon of recreation, or taking a disabled veteran to a medical visit, many volunteers donate their time to these nonprofit organizations to say thank you.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Why a cellular alarm is a must
Cellular Alarm Systems provide the highest level of security at a still very affordable price by removing the vulnerability of an external phone line. Instead of being dependent on a phone line to notify the monitoring company of a break in, they notify the monitoring company over a cellular GSM signal. The cellular unit is built into the newest of keypads. No large antennas or external cell units to be installed. Click link for a picture of the new cellular touch screen keypad made by 2gig.
Problem 1: With older alarm systems about the only way to bypass an alarm is to find the external phone box on the side of a home or apartment and cut the phone line. On the side of every home is a demarcation box that has a picture of a phone on it. Any 12 year old kid can find your phone line and disconnect your standard alarm. Kind of scary? Yes. Dont get me wrong, your alarm will still make alot of noise if someone breaks in after cutting your phone line, but no police officer will be notified unless your neighbors take matters into their own hands to call 911.
Problem 2: Phone companies are changing their technology daily. We now have Voice Over I.P or VOIP. We have Magic Jack internet phone through Time Warner, Cox, and Comcast, we have homes with digital phone lines like AT&T and Verizon. Non of these phone providers will work with an alarm. Anyone that has recently upgraded your phone company to one of these after your alarm was installed probably is paying $45 a month for your alarm service and your not even being monitored! The alarm company installed your alarm when it had a working standard phone line to every jack in the house. The alarm company will not know if you upgraded your phone provider. And you do not know that it hasnt been monitored till now. Set off your alarm and see if your alarm company calls within 10 seconds to check on you. If they dont, your alarm isnt being monitored.
If either of these problems concerns you about your alarm system keep reading.
Easy fix: If you already have an older alarm system that is connected through your phone line contact a company like Protect Our Troops or Brigade Military Security that pay for alarm upgrades for your existing alarm. Your existing alarm company will charge you service fees and equipment costs to upgrade your system. But these organizations listed above help military families get these important upgrades for free.
If you dont have an alarm system yet but your soon to buy one, contact ProtectOurTroops.org or Brigade Military Security to see what kind of offers they have on the new cellular alarms.
Problem 1: With older alarm systems about the only way to bypass an alarm is to find the external phone box on the side of a home or apartment and cut the phone line. On the side of every home is a demarcation box that has a picture of a phone on it. Any 12 year old kid can find your phone line and disconnect your standard alarm. Kind of scary? Yes. Dont get me wrong, your alarm will still make alot of noise if someone breaks in after cutting your phone line, but no police officer will be notified unless your neighbors take matters into their own hands to call 911.
Problem 2: Phone companies are changing their technology daily. We now have Voice Over I.P or VOIP. We have Magic Jack internet phone through Time Warner, Cox, and Comcast, we have homes with digital phone lines like AT&T and Verizon. Non of these phone providers will work with an alarm. Anyone that has recently upgraded your phone company to one of these after your alarm was installed probably is paying $45 a month for your alarm service and your not even being monitored! The alarm company installed your alarm when it had a working standard phone line to every jack in the house. The alarm company will not know if you upgraded your phone provider. And you do not know that it hasnt been monitored till now. Set off your alarm and see if your alarm company calls within 10 seconds to check on you. If they dont, your alarm isnt being monitored.
If either of these problems concerns you about your alarm system keep reading.
Easy fix: If you already have an older alarm system that is connected through your phone line contact a company like Protect Our Troops or Brigade Military Security that pay for alarm upgrades for your existing alarm. Your existing alarm company will charge you service fees and equipment costs to upgrade your system. But these organizations listed above help military families get these important upgrades for free.
If you dont have an alarm system yet but your soon to buy one, contact ProtectOurTroops.org or Brigade Military Security to see what kind of offers they have on the new cellular alarms.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Top 10 War Movies
I just watched "Saving Private Ryan" last night on TV for about the 3rd time. Great Movie! I work with military families every day and have a strong gratitude for the sacrifices they make for us every day. Here is MY Top 10 War Movies. Let me know if I'm missing any good ones!
10. Behind Enemy Lines
9. The Thin Red Line
8. Black Hawk Down
7. Saints and Soldiers
6. Braveheart
5. Glory
4. Full Metal Jacket
3. Band of Brothers
2. Enemy at the Gates
1. Saving Private Ryan
ALMOST MADE THE CUT------------
- Tora! Tora! Tora!
- Pearl Harbor
- Generations Kill
- The Patriot
- Last of the Mahicans
- We Were Soldiers
10. Behind Enemy Lines
9. The Thin Red Line
8. Black Hawk Down
7. Saints and Soldiers
6. Braveheart
5. Glory
4. Full Metal Jacket
3. Band of Brothers
2. Enemy at the Gates
1. Saving Private Ryan
ALMOST MADE THE CUT------------
- Tora! Tora! Tora!
- Pearl Harbor
- Generations Kill
- The Patriot
- Last of the Mahicans
- We Were Soldiers
