Councilman McIntire's 5th Annual
"Operation Valentine's Day"
For Immediate Release
Jeremy McIntire
330-352-0487
[email protected]
Valentine’s Day Cards Sought for Our Troops
Councilman and Purple Heart Recipient Jeremy McIntire launches “Operation Valentine’s Day.”
Stow, Ohio – Wednesday January 4, 2024 – Jeremy McIntire, Stow City Councilman, Iraq War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, is launching the 5th Annual Operation Valentines Day to collect Valentines for troops deployed overseas.
“Receiving greetings from people back home is very important for our service members,” said Councilman McIntire. “Troops can often find themselves going days or even weeks without hearing from a loved one. There is no better feeling than coming back from a mission and finding that you received mail.”
Valentines are being collected at Stow City Hall from now until January 26th.
“The response from the community has been amazing over the last 4 years,” said Claire McIntire. “It’s wonderful to see people come together to support our troops, we have already had people contact us to send valentines to be included.” In the last 4 years, Operation Valentines Day has received over 40,000 valentines, not only from Northeast Ohio, but from all across the United States.
Supporters are asked to please adhere to the following guidelines when creating valentines:
- Send a handwritten letter, note or handmade card. Soldiers feel extra special when they receive handmade, individually created Valentines. Envelopes are not required.
- Keep your cards to a size of 8 1/2″ x 11″ or under for ease in shipping and distribution.
- Cards cannot include glitter, food or candy, but there are still many ways to personalize a handmade card. Write a message to them and say, “Thank You”, tell them about yourself and wish them a Happy Valentine Day! Our troops are away from their loved ones and friends, so they really want to know that people back home appreciate them. Please feel free to share this with everyone you know!! We know our service men and women appreciate receiving the cards each year!
- Military personnel love to communicate with you! You can include your school, church or organization name, address and/or email contact on each card so recipients can write back. Cards from children/students must include a first name only. If you do not receive a reply from a Service Member, do not be discouraged. Remember: Our troops are busy!
- Photos of the sender, sender’s family, church, or classroom participants can add a personal touch to your card.
- Keep your messages positive! Start with a salutation, such as “Dear Hero” or “Dear Brave One.” All cards will be screened.
Do not put individual Valentines in sealed envelopes. Bundle cards and send in a single large envelope or box containing all the Valentines to:
FOR SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, BUSINESSES, and RETIREMENT HOMES in Stow
Contact Councilman Jeremy McIntire at 330-352-0487 or [email protected]; or Claire McIntire at 330-618-7586 or [email protected] and we will pick up the Valentines.
FOR RESIDENTS
For residents who wish to make and send Valentine cards, they may be dropped off from NOW THRU JANUARY 26, 2024, there will be a drop box located at:
Stow City Hall
3760 Darrow Rd, Stow, OH 44224
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm
An additional collection box will be located at
1904 Baker Ln, Stow, OH 44224
For additional information please visit www.operationvalentinesday.com
*ALL VALENTINES MUST BE COMPLETED AND RECEIVED BY JANUARY 26, 2024*
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