Operation Enduring Freedom

 Care Package and Letter Writing Campaign

Following the Terrorist attack on the World Trade Center buildings someone we watch the increased build-up of troops in Afghanistan, Kuwait, Iraq and other places.  Hank suggested that we begin a program to reach out to the active duty personnel.  Being veterans ourselves it did not take long for us to formulate a plan.  Safeway and Wal-Mart stores would again step to the plate with donations and space for our Photo Displays of active duty personnel from the South Coast region.

Here is a copy of our plan that is in action:

"Point Man Ministries" has been established in the Coos Bay area since 1988. Our local "Outpost" is an outreach to Veterans of all conflicts as well as active duty personnel. Our target area is the entire South Coast region.

Due to the current political atmosphere, Point Man has decided to begin reaching out to current active duty personnel via a letter writing campaign as well as providing "Care Packages" to those on duty overseas. We know how good it felt to be recognized while we were in the service and want to reciprocate by honoring our current soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines from the South Coast.

Both the Coos Bay and North Bend Safeway Stores, as well as the Coos Bay Wal-Mart, have joined with us in this venture. All (3) stores will be displaying an "Enduring Freedom Photo Display" of our active duty men and women from the South Coast.

How can you assist us? 1) Provide us with names/addresses of your loved ones who are serving. All personal information will be kept confidential. 2) Spread the word of our activity. 3) Volunteer to be a letter writer. 4) Donate needed supplies/stamps for the project. 5) Contribute a financial donation to our "Care Package Fund". Point Man is a 501(c)3 organization so we can provide you with a tax-exempt receipt. We are committing 100% of all donations to the project. Please send your names/donations to: PM Outpost #101, P.O. 1045, Coos Bay, Or 97420 or call Terry: 396-3346 - Mike: 267-4755 or Larry – 347-5139.

Perhaps you can interest your school, office, church, business, club, etc. into accepting the challenge to team up with Point Man in this project. All of our coastal and inland towns are being affected by current events. Let’s join together as a community to reach out to those from our South Coast region who are defending our Nation’s freedom. Your gift will bring warmth and joy to a loved one serving in a foreign land or on a vessel at sea.

Point Man meets every Tuesday at 7 PM in the basement of the Foursquare Church at 5^th and Donnelly. If you are a veteran or on active duty feel free to come fellowship with us.

                 Beginning of Wal-Mart Display             Mike Harris with Check       Beginning of NB Safeway Display

Point Man Ministries

P.O. Box 1045

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Placement of "Enduring Freedom Photo Displays" at Coos Bay and North Bend Safeway Stores as well as Wal-Mart.

Monetary donations to assist with purchasing and shipping.

"Gifts in Kind" to place in Care Packages.

Collection of names, addresses and photos of active duty personnel.