From Spirit of America

Jim Hake of Spirit of America sends an email that might interest North Carolina readers (and others):

Dear Friends and Donors,

I'd like to invite you to join Spirit of America and the USMC at Camp Lejeune on July 14, 2005, as we prepare a special shipment of school supplies for the children of Iraq.

This special event is taking place on Thursday, July 14th, from 1PM to 4PM, at the USMC Exchange Parking Area, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. (Please RSVP via email to staff@spiritofamerica.net by July 12th.)

With almost half of Iraq's population under the age of 18, the most frequent project request that SoA receives is for school supplies. With your help, Spirit of America will supply over 15,000 school kits and 250 chalkboards for the new school year. Time spent in the classroom is time spent off the street and is an important step toward a better future for the children and for Iraq.

To donate please call 800-691-2209 or send a check to: 12021 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 558, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Please put "Project Friendship" and your email address on your check. Or follow this link to contribute online: www.spiritofamerica.net/site/give

Your continued support means that we can continue to respond to the needs of those fighting for peace, freedom and democracy. Pass along the Spirit of America message whenever you get the chance and thank you for all you've done. Ask friends, family and colleagues to donate a dollar. $10 would be even better.

Please contact us at staff@spiritofamerica.net if you have any questions.

All the best,

Jim Hake and the Spirit of America team