Sacramento, CA – September 8, 2023 – Move America Forward (MAF), a Sacramento-based nonprofit military charity, is gearing up for its annual Packathon event to commemorate the 9/11 attacks and provide essential care packages to deployed troops. Volunteers from the greater Sacramento area, including members of the American Legion, local businesses, military veterans, military families, and community members, will come together for this heartfelt initiative.
WHAT:
Volunteers will join MAF Ambassador and 9/11 survivor, Richard Hannaford, to assemble 2001 care packages filled with a variety of essential nonperishable items. These packages will include gourmet coffee, snacks, protein bars, SPF sunscreen, lip balm, bug repellent, magazines, phone cards, instant lunches, batteries, personal hygiene kits, handmade items, and letters of encouragement. The goal is to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by hand-packing 2001 care packages for overseas deployment.
WHO:
- Local military veteran and Move America Forward Outreach Director, Scott Raab.
- 9/11 survivor and Move America Forward Ambassador, Richard Hannaford, who was in the South Tower on the morning of September 11, 2001
For more information on Richard and Scott’s story and work with Move America Forward’s care package program: 9/11 Video
WHEN:
Monday, September 11th
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Move America Forward Operation Center
3105 Fite Circle, Suite #108
Sacramento, CA 95827
ABOUT MOVE AMERICA FORWARD:
Move America Forward (MAF) is a nonprofit military charity based in Sacramento, California, dedicated to supporting the brave men and women of our Armed Forces. Its mission is to provide emotional and tangible support to active-duty troops deployed to combat areas around the world.
Over the years, MAF has sent over 900 tons of care packages to deployed troops, with support from thousands of pro-troop activists, veterans, and military families nationwide who share unwavering support for the men and women on the front lines.
For more information on Move America Forward, please visit www.moveamericaforward.org.