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TROOP SUPPORT NEWS:

They are still over there and we are still sending care packages. Join us at the Batavia VFW. Drop off and Sorting is June 1, 2012 @ 5:00 P.M. Packing Boxes is June 2, 2012 @ 10:00 A.M.

FVTS Welcomes SSG Chris Johnson!

Chris received a FVTS Challenge Coin from Chaplain Ken Carr USAF at the Batavia VFW and shared with volunteers how much care packages meant to him during his deployment.

FVTS Appears on ABC7

Sarah Giachino, Co Chair FVTS, talked to ABC 7 Chicago about FVTS care package events and what goes into the care packages we send to our troops.

Army SPC JP Reeves honored by Mayor Burns

SPC JP Reeves returned from his tour of duty in Afghanistan and is presented with a Proclamation of Appreciation and the official flag of Geneva on Monday August 23, 2010.

Rolling Thunder Supports FVTS

Rolling Thunder of Warrenville presented a very generous check to FVTS and helped prepare care packages at the 2010 Armed Forces Day care package event.

On behalf of FVTS, Sarah Giachino (FVTS co-chair) accepts the award from the IL National Guard Charlie Troop. FVTS sent letters and care packages to the members of Charlie Troop while they were deployed in Afghanistan.

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Thank You!

FVTS would like to extend a big thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who came out ...

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Write a Letter!

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Make a Difference!

Donations will go towards the cost of sending a care package (each package costs $12.50 postage). Donations can also be made via check. Please make your check out to Fox Valley Troop Support and mail to our treasurer Chuck Timm - 329 E.Wilson Street, Batavia IL 60510-2662

Upcoming Events

06.01.2012 05:00 PM
Spring Care Package Drop-Off/Sort

06.02.2012 10:00 AM
Spring Care Package Event - Pack Boxes

Thank You For The Support

"It is great to know that the people at home have not forgotten about us."

Sgt, Cesar Chavez

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2012 Spring Care Package Event