The holidays may be tough for most this year, but Sun City resident knows that some groups need extra cheer this year.
Naples is asking for help to brighten up the holiday for veterans.
âOur veterans had to leave their home, family, jobs, and lifestyle to serve our country. Now is the time to repay some of the sacrifices that were made for us by remembering the men and women who went to protect us,â Naples said.
Naples works with TLS Veterans (legally known as Transitional Living Services) in McHenry Illinois. TLS’s mission is to provide veterans in need and their families the services necessary to experience hope and achieve success. Â
Naples said, âWhen I realized what these men and women did for us I have tried to bring them some light to their lives and I have been continually gathering items they need. I felt for the times today we need to go one step further and adopt a veteran.âÂ
Naples contacted TLS Veterans and discussed her idea for adopting a Veteran for the Holiday.
Naples said, âTo start with, I have over thirty veterans that could use some caring.â
Suggested gift package ideas are gift certificates in any amount, any place, personal products, candy, gloves, scarves, blankets, or anything else that would bring some cheer.  Â
Naples said, âI am planning to try to give each one of these veteranâs a small decorated tree that lights up. They run about $30. They can keep them in in their rooms or apartments and my hope is the lights will remind them of a brighter future.â
Naples suggests that some clubs or neighborhoods could get together and adopt a veteran. Â
Anyone interested can contact Naples at naples.d@yahoo.com for delivery and information.
