This morning we launched another contest on our platform, and we are especially proud of this one.

Operation Gratitude is a charity that sends care packages to US troops deployed overseas. Especially during the holiday season, they make every effort to send care packages of familiar items from home to as many US servicemen and women as they can. To date, "OpGrat" volunteers have shipped close to 400, 000 care packages. Each contains a personally written note from a citizen at home, thanking them for their bravery and service.

Write a Letter, Enter to Win

Writing a short letter of thanks is a simple gesture, but to hear how much difference it makes in the lives of the troops, you get a sense of how rewarding an experience it is. The following video explains the contest, and features a few sound bytes from troops that have received care packages: 

Reminding these men and woman how important and appreciated they are seems reward enough, but Operation Gratitude and the contest sponsor, Roger's Family Coffee Company, are offering prizes in a random draw just for entering. Win the Grand Prize and your letter will go in the box of the 400, 000th Operation Gratitude care package. $2000 will be donated to the school of your choice, and you'll also receive a $250 gift certificate (good for a year's supply of Roger's Coffee) and a $100 iTunes Gift card. More information on prizes can be found on the prize page.

Your letters make a big difference, and Operation Gratitude appreciates your help in making sure they can send letters and packages to as many members of the US Military as possible.

Our team at Strutta are happy and proud to be involved, and although we have just one American on our team, we too send our encouragement and support to the individuals serving in the US military, and of course those stationed in our Canadian Military as well. After all, showing support the men and women who put themselves in harm's way for the safety of others should have little to do with politics, nationality or any other affiliation.

If you share this sentiment and have a few moments to spare, head on over to the contest site and start writing your letter.