Liberty USO

Have you voted for us through Target Circle? This voting cycle ends on March 31, but please don't delay. See how you can help direct Target’s giving to benefit service members and families in PA and southern NJ. Visit https://www.target.com/circle.

Great news! Thanks to everyone who voted for Liberty USO, we received 75,580 votes in the quarterly Target Circle Guest-Directed Giving Program that ended 12/31/20. That translates to $1,781.23 to support military members and families in PA and Southern NJ! Keep up the good work! We're participating in the 2021 Q1 program now. Please remember to vote for us now through 3/31/21.

Are you struggling to parent as a team? How do you tackle the stressors of military kids together? Join Corie and Matt Weathers on Thursday, January 21 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM ET as they provide key insights on parenting for all stages as a united front. Register here: http://bit.ly/usoweathers21jan

Explore the skilled trades! During each session you will hear from industry experts, as well as from veterans who have successfully transitioned into a specific trade. You will also learn how to get started in training and apprenticeship opportunities, as well as career and employment opportunities. Open to any military service member or military spouse who is interested in learning about the skills trade industry. There is a HUGE demand for talent in the skilled trades car...eers. This could be a tremendous opportunity for someone to kick-start a meaningful career! January 12th at 7:00 PM ET Electrical Registration: https://bit.ly/USOLowesJan12 January 19th at 7:00 PM ET Appliance Repair Registration: https://bit.ly/USOLowesJan19

USO Virtual Bingo with Santonio Holmes Thursday, January 21, 2021 8:00 PM ET We’re teaming with our friends at USO of Illinois to host a VIRTUAL bingo for the military community. Our guest game caller will be Santonio Holmes, former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver and Super Bowl XLIII MVP. Santonio was a 2006 first round draft pick by the Steelers after playing at Ohio State University. Following his time with the Steelers, he took his talents to the Jets for four seasons ...and then played for the Chicago Bears in 2014. This virtual event is for all ages. Must be currently serving Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves, military retiree, military spouse, or military youth dependent (must have mil dependent ID card). Officers and enlisted are welcome. Sorry, IRR, DOD, and civilians are not eligible. Please read all information on the Eventbrite page before registering. USO Virtual Bingo with Santonio Holmes Thursday, January 21, 2021 8:00 PM ET Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uso-tickets-for-troops-bingo-w When registering, include your questions for Santonio for the Q&A segment!

We’re participating in the Target Circle program! You can vote for us and help direct Target’s giving to benefit service members and families in PA and southern NJ. For full program details and restrictions visit https://www.target.com/circle.

Don't forget, we’re participating in the Target Circle program! Vote for us and help direct Target’s giving to benefit Liberty USO. For full program details and restrictions, visit Target Circle at https://www.target.com/circle

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it! This year, honor the service members and families who are apart from each other by running in the USO Trot for the Troops 2020 virtual fundraiser. Click below to learn more and to register. Be sure to select "USO Northeast Region" as your team to support Liberty USO. You can also donate a race to a service member. https://www.goneforarun.com/virtual-race-uso/uso-0004.html

We are launching the Transition to the Trades series with our partners at Lowe’s! The series is about exploring the skilled trades. During each session, you will hear from industry experts, as well as from veterans who have successfully transitioned into a specific trade. You will also learn how to get started in training and apprenticeship opportunities, as well as career & employment opportunities. Each virtual session in the series will focus on a different trade. ANY mi...litary service member or military spouse who is interested in learning about the skills trade industry may attend. November 17th at 7pm ET HVAC Registration: https://bit.ly/USOLowesNov17 November 19th at 7pm ET Plumbing Registration: https://bit.ly/USOLowesNov19 Saves the Dates for 2021: January 12th at 7pm ET Electrical January 19th at 7pm ET Appliance Repair

Announcing the November edition of You're Leaving Again? with the topic of "Ripping the Band-Aid: Finding the strength to focus on YOUR mission after the big goodbye." Join us for the second part of this series where Corie will discuss how she's adjusting to life with Matt being gone and talking through ways we can re-focus our mindset without neglecting our relationships. November 17 from 8-10 PM ET Register here: https://bit.ly/usoweathers17nov OR ... November 18 from 1-3 PM ET Register here: https://bit.ly/usoweathers18nov See more

Happy Halloween from your friends at Liberty USO!

Mark your calendar for the Liberty USO online auction! You can register to participate now at http://bidpal.net/libertyuso2020, then keep an eye out as we begin to highlight the items up for bid. Bidding starts on December 7, and we will wrap up with a closing event on December 11. Please share this post far and wide. Organizations interested in sponsorships will find information at http://bidpal.net/libertyuso2020. And there's still time to donate an auction item. Just email [email protected].

Join us at our next USO Coffee Connection Live on November 12 at 10:00 AM ET when we’ll team up with our friends at L’Oréal. Caroline Ashton, Lancôme USA Client Experience Executive and Celebrity Makeup Artist, will provide everyday beauty tips and walk USO Program Manager and Army Spouse Elizabeth Lee through how to apply makeup and feel beautiful everyday especially with the upcoming holidays. Bring your coffee and questions for Caroline! We’ll be giving away 15 beauty gift baskets from L’Oréal to our live audience. Register today at: http://bit.ly/usocclivenov12 #USOHolidays

Do you ever wonder how your family can remain intact when the military pulls you apart? Are you tired of the strain of frequent separations on your marriage? The USO is launching a new series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Tools and concepts discussed apply to all types of military-initiated separations; from deployments and trainings, to geo-bachelor tours, unaccompanied tours, and even third shift schedules. Sessions will be recorded and have accompanying study guides to be reviewed at any time. Register here at https://bit.ly/usoweathers29oct

We're planning an online auction fundraiser, and we need your help! Do you own a business or provide a service? Do you know someone who does? Can you help us make this event totally awesome? Help us support those service members and families who sacrifice so much for us. If you have an item to donate or would like more information, please contact Kristen Lowe at [email protected] before November 23. And watch for details to come soon on how you can bid on items. More on that later!

Today is Amazon Prime Day! If you're shopping for great deals, don't forget that every time you shop at https://smile.amazon.com Amazon will donate to USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.

Ready to boost your engagement in LinkedIn? Join the USO on Monday, October 19 at 7:00 PM ET for a continuation of the popular Mastering LinkedIn series! #usotransitions. Registration: https://bit.ly/19OctUSO

We’re participating in the Target Circle program! Don't forget to vote for us and help direct Target’s giving to benefit Liberty USO. For full program details and restrictions, visit Target Circle at https://www.target.com/circle

This Thanksgiving, the USO is providing everyone the opportunity to trot, walk, or run off all our holiday treats, and support our troops while doing so! The USO Trot for the Troops 2020 is a virtual fundraiser, with race bibs, medals, t-shirts and more! Click below to learn more and to register. Be sure to select "USO Northeast Region" as your team to support Liberty USO. You can also donate a race to a service member. https://www.goneforarun.com/virtual-race-uso/uso-0003.html