USO Home for the Holidays
While the holidays are a time for family traditions and togetherness, they can also be a time of extreme hardships for our military community. USO Thanksgiving Day and December holiday support include meal or gift assistance for families in need, support for military unit holiday gatherings, as well as 24-hour USO Center support at USO Midway and USO O'Hare as military make their way home on holiday leave.
Stories About This Program
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USO Great Lakes Serves Thanksgiving Dinner
On November 22, USO Great Lakes hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for service members and their families. The meal, catered by Real U…
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USO Great Lakes Opens Doors for Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
On November 23rd USO Great Lakes hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for service members and their families. The meal, catered by Real …
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Mass Exodus, Military Head Home for the Holiday Season
Every year in December, military bases throughout the country empty as service members go on leave for the holiday season. The USO Illinois…
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USO Diaper Division
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USO Discovery Kids
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USO Teen/Tween Programs
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USO Frank'n Fridays
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USO No-Dough Dinners
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