We are so excited to share the results of this year’s Christmas in July campaign – the first of what we hope will become an annual tradition! We started this special campaign because our Holiday Stockings For Heroes Drive has become so popular. We wanted to spread that same kind of cheer during the summer months when it’s a trillion degrees and morale is low. So, we asked supporters and angels to take a fun, summer twist to the traditional winter holiday. Instead of cold-weather treats, we asked those who participated to stuff stockings full of summer items like sunscreen, beach balls, summer-themed Christmas cookies and other warm weather goodies.  

The response was a smashing success! We received summer-y stockings, holiday stockings with summer items, some of the cutest cookies, funny cards, games, water guns, and items to help with their Christmas in July celebrations. We loved seeing the creativity everyone put into this campaign! The creativity and thoughtfulness from our community were truly heartwarming. 

Thanks to support and generosity from those who donated supplies, we were able to send nearly 500 stockings to deployed Service Members from the Soldiers’ Angels warehouse in San Antonio, Texas! In addition, many of our Angels participated in the project sending stockings or care packages with a Christmas theme. Here’s a look at a few of our favorite photos from the event: 

Christmas in July Party

In addition to the stockings, we coordinated with Chaplains to organize festive and fun celebrations centered around the Christmas in July theme. We received word back that their units had so much fun with their Christmas in July “holiday” party! Thanks to all who participated this year! Your support brought smiles, laughter, and a little Christmas magic to our heroes when they needed it most! 

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