A Package From Home
October 2010
Organization: A Package From Home
Mission: Our mission is to strengthen the spirit and resolve of each Israeli combat soldier, and to show our appreciation for the sacrifices they are making in securing our safety and the survival of the Jewish people. Our care packages are not only a warm
reminder of the love and esteem we hold for our soldiers but also are items they truly need.Organization Description: A Package From Home was founded by Barbara Bloom Silverman more than 10 years ago. Packages are delivered as funds coming and there is a list of 300 volunteers who take turns packing. In addition, we have a steady stream of visitors who help us as well. Packages are sent to the lone soldiers in combat units. Each unit sends a truck to collect their packages and deliver them back to their base. Items in the packages generally remain the same except when it comes to the seasons (summer and winter). In addition to sending packages to lone soldiers, once a year, A Package From Home sends severely wounded soldiers that are still in rehabilitation away fro a long respite weekend at a hotel.
Summer Packages Include: bath towel, 2 pair socks, boxer shorts, candies, snacks, toiletries and letters of appreciation
Winter Packages Include: all items in Summer Packages, fleece jacket, fleece blanket, long sleeved t-shirt, long underwear, ski hat, gloves and neck warmer
* A Package From Home will be hosting an upcoming Benefit Concert on November 11, 2010. Proceeds will be used to send Winter Packages to lone soldiers and to provide yearly respite care for severely wounded soldiers. For more information about this special event, or to donate, click here. *
Fun Fact: We love seeing the smiles on the soldiers faces when they receive their packages and read their letters. The evening of the day the packages are delivered to the soldiers we receive excited phone calls of appreciation from the soldiers.
How Can I Help?
Write letters or cards to soldiers for us to add to our packages, knit or crochet ski hats for soldiers, collect items needed for the packages and send them to Israel, adopt a unit, donate money for A Package From Home to buy the items needed for packages or volunteer with the organization when you're visiting Israel.
Contact Person: Barbara Bloom Silverman
Address: Keren Kayemet L'Israel #12 Apt. 63 Jerusalem, Israel 92428
Phone: (02) 623-2548