- Welcome! We are a group of approximately ten families that currently have loved ones serving in the United States Military.

- We gather as a support group to offer each other moral support, exchange information and promote awareness about our local military. We support all our BRAVE men and women in all branches of the service. We welcome you to come visit!

Lynn's Explorer ready to ship out some packages	The Washington County Military Support Group

More boxes to be filled	Boonsboro Days

Boxes to be shipped out

~Our History~

• We were founded in March 2003 and our first meeting was on April 4, 2003.
• We represent families from Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.
• We are located in the Hagerstown, Maryland area - although we represent our local 4 state area, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia.
• Our meetings are held each Thursday evening from 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. at St. James Catholic Church at Ford Ave. and Main St. in Boonsboro Maryland.

~Group Activities~

• We hold fundraising events throughout the year to support our annual "Holiday Card Drive for the Troops" project.
• We ask for donations for our patriotic magnets,  ribbons, pins and bows.
• We have participated in the Sharpsburg Memorial Day Parade 2003.
• "Celebration in the Park - July 4th" 2003 & 2004
• "Boonsboro Days" 2004
• Fundraising events at our local Wal-Mart, Autozone, and churches.
• Holiday Card Drive for Our Troops 2003 - We sent 13,211 cards to over 35 service members serving in the Middle East.
• 2004 - We were very blessed to have national coverage from the Agape Press and our local media. We heard from folks all over the USA! We received 36,958 cards and well wishes to send to 70 service members currently serving in the Middle East & Cuba.
• We raised enough funds to send calling cards, Christmas candy, and prayer cards!
• Please participate in our "2005 Holiday Card Drive" for our U.S. Military serving in the Middle East.
  • Dates - October 1st, 2005 through November 20th, 2005
  • Send your greetings to our local troops who are currently serving in the Middle East.
  • Our Guidelines are listed below:

We can make the holidays a bit brighter. Here is a chance to show your support! You can make a difference! Last year with the help of many wonderful folks, we sent 115 military members and their units over 58,904 cards (230 boxes). Please help us surpass this number. Recruit your local church, employer, organization, and schools. Help us reach as many service personnel as possible!

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Please contact us if you have a family member currently serving in the middle-east. (We would need their name and unit address)

Please follow these guidelines to send your greetings.

*** Remember each card may be read by many service members.
*** Cards may be homemade or store bought.
*** No envelopes or postage.
*** All cards and messages should be appropriate.
*** Cards will be screened for security / sensitive issues.
*** Do not send blank cards.
*** May include messages of well wishes / support.
*** May request a pen-pal.
*** The card drive will begin Oct. 1^st thru Nov. 20^th
*** May make arrangements to have cards picked-up / dropped off or mailed.
*** Send to:

South Washington County Military Support Group
C/O Lynn Jones
P.O. Box 223
Keedysville, MD 21756
Questions? Call Lynn Jones @ 301-432-4979 / E-mail lalollie2278@verizon.net