SGT Joshua Evans created Operation: Santa's Soldiers as a way to give back to those in need. His organization donates winter coats and boots to homeless shelters in the U.S. Evans knows firsthand the struggles of being homeless:
"Just six years ago, Evans lost his job, home and had to send his daughter to live with his in-laws, KSTP.com reports. Today, the 33-year-old is finishing up his second deployment in Kuwait and [working to emerge as a nonprofit.] The organization provides warm coats and boots to those in need. 'I want this to go on in a pay-it-forward kind of way,' Evans told Stripes.com." Source.Evans' mission is to give the gift of warmth to people less fortunate. Operation: Santa's Soldier is still growing. Evans wants to see the effort spread beyond his own unit in Kuwait. You can keep up with his work by following him on Facebook.
Thank you for sharing our story. I am still working on the legalities of making Operation: Santa's Soldiers a full scale non-profit organization. I feel as though this first year was a great stepping stone and we made great headway in what is sure to be something GREAT! Thank you again. V/R SGT Evans, Joshua W. 56th Signal Company, Camnp Arifjan, Kuwait
ReplyDeleteSgt. Evans, thank you so much for your work, your service, and the clarification. :-) Cero Foundation is also working on its emergence as a nonprofit.
ReplyDeleteWhen I worked in Arizona, my newsroom covered the Toys for Tots Marines delivering to the Hopi Indian reservation. I loved that story. Your story is also very touching. Best, Melissa