Purple Heart Donations

The United States of America has a long and proud military tradition. American citizens have an equally long and proud tradition of honoring their military heroes in a variety of ways. From national holidays and tax exemptions, to discounts and medals of recognition, the America public loves to give back to their heroes. One of the best ways to assist our veterans is to provide donations to groups that work to help veterans, such as making Purple Heart donations.

Purple Heart Donations for vetsPurple Heart donations can be made to a number of organizations in a number of ways, and where you make a donation isn’t nearly as important as simply making one. The leading organization accepting Purple Heart donations is the Purple Heart Foundation. This group was founded in 1957 with one clear goal in mind, to help American veterans by collection Purple Heart donations. Regardless of the group a donation is made to, the goal is the same.

The goal of almost every Purple Heart donation group is to raise funds to help provide service, welfare, and rehabilitation work in connection with the members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A. These services are not only offered to those who are eligible for membership therein, but also to any wounded, disabled and/or handicapped veteran, his widow, orphan or survivors.

Making a donation doesn’t have to be a monumental gesture; even the tiniest of donations can go a long way. Examples of common donations include:

- Cash
- Clothing
- Vehicles

Many organizations collect donations in the simplest form, cash. Monetary donations to Purple Heart organizations can be made in cash or through credit card transactions. Individuals can make single payments or recurring payments. Clothing donations can be made at locations around the country, and will go to help cloth veterans and their families. Vehicle donations can also be made. The Purple Heart Foundation alone has had over 500,000 vehicles donated to them to help provide for veterans.

Purple Heart donations are a great way to send an extra thank you to veterans who have honorably served their country.

 

11 Responses to “Purple Heart Donations”

  1. Laurie Wrightson
    June 25, 2011 at 6:37 pm #

    I would like to have clothes pick up for a domation. Please let me know how I can coordinate as quickly as possible. I can be reached via email

  2. Terry Tillman
    June 26, 2011 at 3:18 pm #

    how can i setup a pickup for clothing donations

  3. susan jenkins
    June 28, 2011 at 10:50 pm #

    2nd request when is pick-up scheduled for galena park area 77547

  4. Stacey Lisby
    July 2, 2011 at 4:05 pm #

    Hello,
    I received a card in the mail that Purple Heart will be in area on July 15th to pick-up donations of clothing. Wanted to let you know I have quite a number of bags of clothing to donate. I live in Cheltenham,PA 19012. Please email me a confirmation if you are still accepting donation on July 15th.
    Thank you.

  5. Glenn Roseboro
    July 5, 2011 at 11:10 pm #

    I have a pick up for the 6th when u are in the area in bristo borough. please pick up at . the lg. ghreen bags on the front porch please. i do hope u get this in time to tell the driver.

  6. mayte nusbaum
    July 11, 2011 at 8:26 pm #

    I have some cloth in excellent condition to donate, plus some furniture and house hold items. My address is 11340 Rambling Rd. Gaithesburg, MD 20879. When will be your nex pick up in my area? The sunner the better. Thank you

  7. sandra leslie
    July 11, 2011 at 9:40 pm #

    Hello,
    I had donated some items awhile ago and have some more to donate if you are interested. I have 2 air conditioners, 2 TV’s a wooden table with a leaf drop on both sides and a wooden shelf to hang on wall to put nicknacks or metals etc. on. Also a white wicker chair. If you could please get a hold of me either by e-mail or by my cell. 215-888-4526 I would appreciate. Both air conditioners work. One is a bigger one and the other is a 5,000 Btu. Both TV’s also work and are cable ready. I would like to see them go to good use rather than just junk them. I had donated clothes before and would again like to donate these items it you are interested. I have contacted you’s because I dealt with you before. So if you could please notify me in ref. to the above items I would appreciate it. If you would like them I will schedule an appt. with you.
    Thank you
    Sandy Leslie

  8. T. Cichon
    July 12, 2011 at 1:28 am #

    I donated about 8 bags of clothing last week. how do I get a receipt for tax purposes? None was left at my door.

    Jamison, PA

  9. Patti Simons
    July 12, 2011 at 2:40 pm #

    Just wanting to check on pickup date. I was called last week, but forgot to write it down. My address is: . Phone number: You can call or email me with day so I have things ready for pickup. Thanks, Patti Simons

  10. Lee maurides
    July 27, 2011 at 5:01 pm #

    Please contact with a number that I can call to arrange for a pick up at my house.

  11. Heidi Hoskins
    January 4, 2012 at 1:17 am #

    Have lots of clothes and books for pick up ASAP. Please let me know if you are interested. I am in Lafayette Hill, PA. You can e-mail me a phone number.

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