Schools to give calling cards to military
Thursday, January 10th, 2008
Three area charter schools are helping overseas military personnel keep in touch with family members this holiday season.
The schools — Bonita Springs Charter, Gateway Charter and Six Mile Charter Academy — are taking $6.50 donations for prepaid phone cards through Dec. 21, the last day of classes before the two-week winter break. Charter Schools USA of Fort Lauderdale runs the schools.
The effort is part of Operation Uplink, a program that provides free long-distance phone cards to active military and hospitalized veterans.
Donors have the opportunity to include a personal message to soldiers with their contribution, expressing their gratitude and support.
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