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OPERATION 5th MAR CARE & COMFORT: Sending love across the miles to our Brave American Heroes

OPERATION CARE & COMFORT FOR OUR MARINES! OUTSIDE THE WIRE: Your Donations, Cards and Goodies will brighten the day of our brave Fightin’ 5th Marines in country right now. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Dear Supporters of our Troops,

This is your "Call to Action"

The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group will be collecting Goodies year round for our troops in Afghanistan.

We ask you to remember our Fighting Fifth Marines who are deployed in Afghanistan. 
Our Marines, are far from their families and many will be "outside of the wire" in crude and unsafe circumstances.

Currently, our Regiment's 1st Battalion, under Lt.Col Tom Savage is forward in Sangin. Your goodies, cards, support and appreciation for their service will let them know that you are here for them.  Morale support for those still fighting is so important.  The troops are penetrating new and very hostile territory in Afghanistan and good wishes from home will mean so much.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

MARINES OPENING OPERATION CARE & COMFORT PACKAGESBelow is a list of goodies that are most appreciated by our Marines while "in country."

  • You can shop on your own and contact us so that we can get those goodies to Afghanistan on your behalf.
  • CLICK HERE to download a printable PDF file of the "Goodies Box Shopping List for Operation 5th Mar Care & Comfort". There are 4 shopping lists on one printable sheet, please consider giving the other 3 lists to your friends or neighbors that would like to help!

Or you can help in the following ways:

  • Write a card to a Marine from you and your family and send them to:
    Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group
    Attn: Operation 5th Mar Care & Comfort
    P.O. Box 471
    Dana Point, CA 92629-0471
  • At your church or school please ask children make cards... remember, these men are separated from their own children and these homemade cards really put a smile on their faces.
  • Put a collection box in your place of business and ask your fellow-workers to contribute.
  • Ask your neighbors to shop for our Marines.

Goodies campaign will end December 16th in order for packages to be delivered before the holidays.


Drop off Locations for Goodies:

  • Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point
  • Harbor Grill, 34499 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point
  • Starbucks, 32515 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point
  • Union Bank, 34177 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point
  • Sunsets, 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy, Capistrano Beach
  • Jack’s, 24462 Del Prado, Dana Point
  • Dana Point Chamber Office, 24681 La Plaza, Suite 115, Dana Point
  • South Shores Church on Sundays, 32712 Crown Valley Parkway, Dana Point
  • Pacific Western Bank, 34180 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point
  • Coffee Importers, 34531 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point
  • Capo Beach Calvary Church, 25975 Domingo Avenue, Capistrano Beach

 

DP 5TH MARINE REGIMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Goodies Box Shopping List for Operation 5th Mar Care & Comfort

  • CLICK HERE to download a printable PDF file of the "Goodies Box Shopping List for Operation 5th Mar Care & Comfort". There are 4 shopping lists on one printable sheet, please consider giving the other 3 lists to your friends or neighbors that would like to help!
Not able to shop, but want to help?
Please consider making a secure online donation and let our volunteers do the shopping for you. Please make a Selection and then click BUY NOW. THANK YOU!
  1. Playing Cards, Crossword Puzzles, Dominos, Uno, Suduko
  2. sunflower seeds
  3. nuts
  4. chewing gum
  5. peanut butter/cheese crackers
  6. candy-gummy worms, hard candy, etc.  no chocolate
  7. instant hot chocolate-tang, crystal light
  8. ground coffee (1lb. bag or can) , dry creamers & sugar packets
  9. instant coffee
  10. Tooth brushes and holders
  11. Baby wipes (lg. resealable packages)
  12. Bar soap
  13. Q tips
  14. deodorant
  15. dry skin cream (facial)
  16. germ hand lotion (small and large)
  17. disposable razors & shaving cream (small & large)
  18. Deet 
  19. beef jerky                                                                                           
  20. white cotton socks
  21. sun screened lip balm
  22. tuna/chicken salad etc meals
  23. protein bars and/or granola bars
  24. dried fruit (snack packs and larger)
  25. zip lock bags
  26. Magazines/Paper Back Books, envelopes, pens & paper
  27. Hot sauce, spices, chli powder, garlic, etc. (Improves MREs)
  28. Batteries

HAVE A QUESTION?
WANT TO SEND A DONATION CHECK BY POSTAL MAIL?
CONTACT US:
If you have any question, please contact the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group's  Director of Support Outreach, Terry Rifkin, at 949-495-5007.

Thank youOr if you would like to mail a donation by check, please make your check out to "Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group" and memo the check for "Operation 5th Mar Care & Comfort" and mail it to:

Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group
Attn: Operation 5th Mar Care & Comfort
P.O. Box 471
Dana Point, CA 92629-0471