Programs

My Soldier Pen Pal Program
By enrolling in the My Soldier program, participants agree to adopt a soldier as a pen pal. They receive a "starter kit" with guidelines for writing letters to their deployed soldier in the United States Armed Forces and a red My Soldier bracelet to publically show their support for American troops. Educators interested in My Soldier as a group project can obtain 'My Soldier' bracelets in bulk for their students in conjunction with a Classroom Kit order. The red rubber bracelet is a symbol that represents a soldier who is sacrificing for freedom and democracy. The program is free, but voluntary donations are accepted. 

Lesson Plan: My Soldier in the Classroom
Classroom assignments aimed to help students develop empathy for soldiers and letter writing skills while corresponding with deployed soldiers. Click Here to view the Contents of a Classroom Kit

My ABC's
"My ABC's", asks a participant to send school supplies and educational toys to soldiers rebuilding schools for Iraqi children.

Hats off to Veterans
A new initiative by the Manhattanville My Soldier program, “Hats off to Veterans”, asks high school groups to send a heartfelt greeting of respect to a veteran.

Community Service Awards
Students can be recognized for their service and commitment towards our program.

I *Heart* My Soldier!
High School groups can pledge to support a platoon of soldiers by mailing them letters and care packages. 

My Hero
A new initiative by the Manhattanville My Soldier program, “My Hero”, aims to connect deployed soldiers with Veterans.

Her Story
Honor deployed female soldiers by sending letters and care packages in appreciation of their service to our country

Care Packages
Need some ideas? Here are some fun things to send to the troops!

Wear Red on Fridays
Join thousands of Americans and Canadians in celebrating Wear Red on Fridays by offering participants a free, red ‘My Soldier’ awareness bracelet.

Registration

Group Registration
Register as a group.

Individual Registration
Register as an individual.

Starter Kit
Download the My Soldier starter kit to begin correspondence right away!