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AMillionThanks.org distributes letters to U.S. troops stationed around the world. The organization was founded by Shauna Fleming, a high schooler at the time, in 2004. They have distributed over seven million letters. The organization sends a box of about 1,000 letters to an individual service member and they then distribute the letters to their unit.
The Spokane County Fire Department helps our community become safe from fires, accidents, and medical emergencies. Spokane County Fire Department helps all of Spokane and backs up other towns if needed. They are very important to our community and provide safety for everyone.
The Cheney Fire Department works to help the citizens of the town of Cheney as well as neighboring towns. They respond to any emergency, prepare for nation disasters, put out fires, and much more. They are vital to our community and its safety.
The organization that I chose was our local Spokane Police Department, more specifically, the Downtown Precinct. Here, the officers are working hard to protect our community and to keep us safe!
According to the Whitman County Sherriff’s Office website “The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office is committed to making Whitman County a safe place to live, work and raise families. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office strives to enhance the quality of life within Whitman County by working together with area law enforcement agencies and the community at large as we respond to the needs of those we serve.”.
The non-profit organization uses the plarn individuals and volunteers donate and make to knit bedding for the homeless. Plarn is repurposing plastic bags into yarn. The organization uses The plarn bedding is waterproof and warm for the homeless facing the harsh weather conditions outside
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