named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Care Package Distribution
Sends care packages containing hygiene items, snacks, socks, and personal letters to deployed U.S. service members worldwide
Package Sign-Up Program
Allows active-duty service members or their contacts to register for inclusion in the care package mailing list
Treats For The Troops Partnership
Assumed responsibility for supporting additional deployed military personnel previously served by Treats For The Troops
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Deployed Troop and Veteran Care Packages 3 activities
- Distribution of care packages and essential goods to deployed U.S. military personnelPrepares and ships care packages containing hygiene items, snacks, clothing, gifts, letters, and phone cards to U.S. service members stationed overseas, including in hazardous and combat zones, with each $15 donation funding one package. The organization has distributed tens of thousands of packages since 2003, supporting troops such as the 368th Combat Engineers in Iraq.
- Maintenance of deployed military personnel contact listAssumes responsibility for maintaining and managing the list of deployed U.S. military personnel, previously handled by Treats For The Troops, to ensure accurate delivery of care packages and support services.
- Support for military families and morale-building initiativesProvides emotional and social support to deployed service members by distributing children's handwritten cards and organizing holiday celebrations through care package deliveries, helping to create a sense of home and boost morale.
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Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
- Fundraising through corporate giving programsParticipates in the AmazonSmile program, enabling supporters to designate the organization as their charitable beneficiary to generate funding for care package initiatives.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer coordination and donation logisticsOperates volunteer networks in Saratoga, Albany, Queensbury, and Clifton Park, NY, holding monthly volunteer meetings and managing a donation drop-off location in Saratoga Springs to collect and distribute essential goods for military personnel and their families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$202K
Contributions & grants$202K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$920%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$216K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$28K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$219K
Cash$214K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$219K
Liquid reserves11.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +33.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- GORDON DILMORE — Director
- JESSICA BAKER-COLVER — Director
- LYNETTE DILMORE — Director
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- 368th Combat Engineer Unit Partner — Initial recipient unit of care packages from the organization.
- AUSA 1st Region Partner — Recognized Cliff Seguin with the Mary G. Roebling Award, indicating a collaborative or affiliated relationship.
- AmazonSmile Partner — Partnered with AmazonSmile to receive donations from eligible purchases made by supporters.
- American Legion Partner — Hosts a donation drop-off location for Operation Adopt A Soldier.
- Blue Star Moms Partner — Collaborates with Operation Adopt A Soldier INC to deliver care packages and support to deployed troops.
- Clifton Park Town Hall Partner — Hosts a donation drop-off location for Operation Adopt A Soldier.
- Crescent Ace Hardware Partner — Hosts a donation drop-off location for Operation Adopt A Soldier.
- Dr. Vincent Scicutella Partner — Hosts a donation drop-off location for Operation Adopt A Soldier.
- Invisible Fence Of Northern NY Partner — Hosts a donation drop-off location for Operation Adopt A Soldier.
- Leather Outlet Of Lake George Partner — Hosts a donation drop-off location for Operation Adopt A Soldier.
- Liberty Tax Services Partner — Hosts a donation drop-off location for Operation Adopt A Soldier.
- Mission 22 Partner — Collaborates with Mission 22 to support veterans, particularly in raising awareness of their services for Post-Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury, and substance abuse treatment.
- Mohawk Honda Partner — Hosts a donation drop-off location for Operation Adopt A Soldier.
- Mt. McGregor Correctional Facility Partner — Location where founders Cliff Seguin and Dominick Commisso began their efforts to support troops.
- Rutland Marble & Granite Partner — Hosts a donation drop-off location for Operation Adopt A Soldier.
- Treats For The Troops Partner — Partner organization whose volunteer network and mission to support deployed troops are being continued under Operation Adopt A Soldier.
- Wilton Town Hall Partner — Hosts a donation drop-off location for Operation Adopt A Soldier.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Based Volunteer Networkmethodology: community-based_volunteer_networkBy leveraging local volunteer networks in upstate New York, we deliver timely and geographically responsive support to deployed military personnel, because community-embedded volunteers increase reach and authenticity of care efforts.
- Emotional Support Through Personal Connectionsmethodology: emotional_support_through_personal_connectionsBy including care packages, gifts, and personal letters, we provide emotional support and a sense of home for deployed soldiers, because personal connections reduce isolation and sustain morale during deployment.