I was wondering if any supporters have teamed up to work together through this website... or if any supporters would like to?

I mean, if there are supporters using this website who happen to live near each other, they could potentially accomplish more working together.  

For example  I have trouble getting to the post office.   If I could team up with someone near me who doesn't have that problem maybe I could do the actual packing of the boxes and they could get packages in the mail.  The boxes would get where they are needed more quickly.   That is just one example, I'm sure there are many others.

Anyone here have any experience trying this?

jerseygrrl Hello!

In answer to your question, as I live in a remote part of a rural area, I have teamed up to help requests here. I have also brought attention here at the site to situations that needed a boost. Due to my location I have never teamed up in person but I have known a few, that have had success. Put your city and state in your address with your avatar may help

Blessings, door

If you can print the postage from the usps.com website, then you can request a "carrier pickup" to come to your house and pick up the boxes.  I never go to the post office - I ALWAYS request the carrier pickup.

Does someone have to be there to meet the carrier picking up the package or can you just leave the package at the door for pick-up?

Anna

I'm not sure - you might want to call the post office and ask.  My boxes are picked up at my workplace so there is always someone here to let the postman in.

Teaming up!  Definitely!

Hi, y'all.  I haven't posted for quite some time but this one caught my eye! LOL.

As many already know, I operate my package project from a local flea market booth! NICE!
This has allowed others to donate items to send, cash to pay the postage, AND volunteer to pack and lug boxes for me.

Since medical issues have mounted this summer, my loyal donators and volunteers have stepped forward and others have said they are willing to step up also to insure the boxes continue to get to the troops!  YEAH! (Hope all these volunteers continue once the medical stuff is done!)  It has surely added a whole new dimension to this project.

So to answer your question, YES there are people who support Any Soldier who do team up with others.

For just over two years, I also had access to some great bargains through the auctions held at the market... nothing like getting things at wholesale (or less) prices.  Some of the other participants got on board to support my efforts by buying and then donating some of the same things I bought -- boxes of tea bags, coffee, decks of playing cards, etc etc.

It has been an awesome experience to see people realize they too can contribute to supporting our troops in a very simple way.  FUNtabulous!

Another "team up" effort was when several of us met for lunch next to Quantico Marine Base back in April... we raised a few hundred dollars for Any Soldier, had a great lunch, and got to meet some really nice folks face-to-face!
It was our very own special "Live Chat Luncheon!"  We hope to do something similar in more locations in the future.

Will be glad to discuss particulars in terms of teaming up... Pat's donations of magazines; Georgette's donations of newspaper comics; Mary Lou's donations of newspaper sports pages; Henry and Buzz who find ways to raise money for postage; and the "Carry Brigade" who help get the boxes to the post office! 
WHAT A TERRIFIC BUNCH... and these are just the every week contributors... I have many  more one- or two-timers!

Take care,

Anna - Baltimore MD