Answer web search for ur area many will pick it up for u salvation army is natiowide one that does

i take donations for my get out of debt fund as well :))

Answer I don't know about local charities, but I would certainly urge to contact your local branches of national veteran's charities and ask them if they have any programs like what your talking about. Contacting anyone of these organizations and explaining your willingness to donate I'm sure will get you a positive and helpful response. As a veteran and a community service volunteer, thank you so much for doing this.

* American Ex-Prisoners Of War
* American G.I. Forum
* American Legion
* American Veterans For Equal Rights
* AMVETS
* Catholic War Veterans
* Cold War Veterans Association
* Collegiate Veterans Association
* Disabled American Veterans
* Grand Army of the Republic
* Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America or IAVA (formerly OpTruth)
* Iraq War Veterans Organization
* Desert Vets Desertvets.org
* Jewish War Veterans of the USA
* Military Order of Foreign Wars
* Military Order of the Purple Heart
* Military Order of the World Wars
* National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
* Pearl Harbor Survivors Association
* Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
* United Service Organizations
* Veterans for America
* Veterans for Peace
* Veterans of Foreign Wars
* VETPAC
* Vietnam Veterans of America
* Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, Inc.
* Wildflecken Veterans Association

Answer I don't know if all your conditions are met with this charity but you can talk to them and see if they are. It's worth a try. It's a worldwide military charity. I don't know of any specifically in Michigan.

Answer If you cannot find one, you may be able to work out something with a salvage yard where they take your used car and take it apart (for a small fee, benefitting them), and then pay you for scrap parts. You can then take the money and donate it directly to vets.

If you're looking for a way to donate the money to vets, Operation Sunscreen is a great cause that I am very passionate about. More information is listed below.
Hope that helps!

You can e-mail me at rebeccafox@marykay.com for more information.

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Dear friends,

An important cause has just been brought to my attention, and it is something that we can all help out with right away! Our American troops are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan in temperatures that are up to 110 degrees, and they have to buy their OWN sunscreen. Often times, in remote locations, there is not even sunscreen available!

Mary Kay consultants have teamed up with Soldier's Angels to support our troops with Operation Skincare. What we are doing is distributing these sheets (attached) that you can use to collect donations from your friends and family. Each set contains 2 sunscreens, 2 lip balms, and 1 after sun replenishing gel - enough for 2 soldiers. For every set you purchase, I will match the set. Which means-- I get no profit, and for every $55+ tax you donate, it will be enough sunscreen to support FOUR soldiers. Please make your checks out to me, Rebecca Fox, and I will put the product on my credit card. It will then be shipped directly from Mary Kay to Soldier's Angels. Their website is http://www.soldiersangels .com/.

If you are interested in writing handwritten cards to the soldiers as well, please e-mail me and I will tell you where to mail them.

For more information, view the attached flier. There is even a tax ID number for the Soldier's Angels group so that you can get a tax deduction on your donation.

I have also included testimonials from soldiers and their families below.

My goal is to collect 100 sets, that will be 200 sets for the troops, and enough for 400 soldiers! For anyone that helps me sell 10 sets, I will give you a 50% off shopping spree!

Thanks again,
Rebecca