South Weymouth, Massachusetts, February
12, 2005 – On February 8, 2005, CarePacks, a
neighborhood organization that produces and sends care packages
to US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, shipped its 100th package.
Since October 2004, CarePacks has been organizing, fundraising,
collecting goods, packing boxes, and shipping them off to
soldiers. Many community groups have contributed to CarePacks’
success, including St. Francis Church, St. Jerome Parish,
Weymouth High School FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community
Leaders of America), Quincy Junior Girl Scout Troop, and Quincy
Cub Scout Pack 42. Many local businesses have also contributed
funds and goods to CarePacks, and the list of these generous
businesses can be found online at http://carepacks.home.comcast.net.
Founded in October 2004, CarePacks grew out of the Weymouth
neighbors’ concern for US soldiers fighting in the Iraq
War. These neighbors organize fundraising events to promote
their mission, and they hold packing parties to prepare care
packages for shipping. While it started as a holiday project,
CarePacks’ work will now extend well into 2005 if not
into 2006.
CarePacks Needs Soldiers’ Names
and Addresses
CarePacks needs names and addresses of soldiers involved in
the Iraq war and those serving in Afghanistan. You can email
this information (including your name, address, and phone
number for information verification) to carepacks@comcast.net.
Big Plans for the Future
On April 30, 2005, CarePacks will host a benefit designed
to raise funds for the organization. The event will take place
at the IBEW Local 103 (International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers) union hall in Boston. There will be live music by
Draw the Line, the official Aerosmith tribute band; a silent
auction with many items up for bid, including sports memorabilia;
and a food court with food from local restaurants and caterers.
All inquiries to CarePacks should be directed to carepacks@comcast.net
or CarePacks, PO Box 536, South Weymouth, MA 02190.
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Contact Information:
Neal Skorka
c/o CarePacks
P.O. Box 536
South Weymouth, MA 02190
781-340-0161
info@carepacks.org
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