Operation: Military Kids
provides multiple opportunities for local organizations and individuals to
become involved and support military youth and their Families. Community
volunteers can organize special events, provide transportation to military
kids to sporting events or extracurricular activities, participate in the Hero
Pack initiative.
Schools can help create
academic, social and emotional support networks for students. Professional
development opportunities are available for teachers, guidance counselors and
administrators to make them aware of the stressors that can be associated
with a military deployment.
Partnerships with The
American Legion, The Legion Auxiliary and Boys and Girls Clubs opens program
opportunities such as the "High School Oratorical Scholarship Program", Boys &
Girls Keystone Clubs and the South Carolina Recreation Parks Association (www.scrpa.org).
Anyone or group interested in partnering
with SC OMK, should contact Barbara Brown.