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Support Event

11/20 Operation Santa Claus - Warehouse Cleanup

November 20, 2021

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST

El Paso Platoon

Event overview

Operation Santa Claus (Op Santa), originated at the El Paso Post Newspaper in 1929 and it was named “Handy Santa.” In 1957, Master Sergeant Philip Trout recognized the critical community need and organized the program at Fort Bliss. Due to his military association, he named the program Operation Santa Claus. Today they provide toys to several thousand military and civilian Families.

We will be assisting them with the following tasks:
Nov. 20: Clean Up Warehouse from 0900 to 1200
Dec. 4: Fill bags with toys from 0900 to 1200

Please choose which dates you would like to volunteer for and register for that specific date.

This event is on Fort Bliss and will require volunteers to be signed on to the base if they do not have a military ID. Please contact Bonnie if you have any questions.

Type

Support Event

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty, Closed-Toe Shoes

What to Bring

Face mask, reusable water bottle, and a great attitude. Bring a smile and a helping hand!

Inclement Weather

This event is indoors.

Who's Invited

Adults (21+)
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)

Event Contact

event contact
Bonnie Mingo
bmingo@missioncontinues.org 9164901064

When and where

Date

November 20, 2021

Time

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MST)

Location

Operation Santa Claus Warehouse

1123 Baldwin Road
Fort Bliss, TX

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

Who We Are

The Mission Continues is a national non-profit that empowers veterans to continue serving in our nation’s under-resourced communities, giving veterans the opportunity to keep serving even after the uniform comes off, right here at home. Our programs deploy veterans and volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.  

Who should volunteer?

Our service projects are for all veterans with a desire to continue their service and for all non-veterans that want to be part of a nationwide movement to transform communities. Please note, age and accessibility accommodations can be made at any project. There is room for everyone to make an impact. 

How to volunteer 

Click “Attend” to fill in simple volunteer information. You will get an email confirmation and updates about this event through your choice of email and text messages. 

What is a Service Platoon? 

Service Platoons are your opportunity to engage and connect with veterans and community members while generating community impact in a real and tangible way. Led by veteran volunteer platoon leaders, each platoon works with dedicated community partners and volunteers to provide the manpower and support that they need to help them do their work more effectively. 

We currently have service platoons in more than 40+ cities across the country that are having events at least once a month. Everyone is invited to serve, regardless of veteran status: a service platoon is for you if you have a passion for service. 

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