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Support Our Troops

In addition to providing morale and welfare programs, activities, and services to enhance the quality of life of the CF community, the CFPSA offers Canadians several ways of supporting the dedicated men and women who serve our country.

The mission re-supply system is designed to move operational and operational support equipment. Donated goods do not qualify as such, and can only be moved when space is available. Such space is extremely limited and its use requires extensive coordination in order to keep it under control. If you are an individual or a group external to the CF, please use one of the options listed on this page:

This restriction does not apply to CF family members and personal friends who can send parcels to individual CF members overseas by following guidelines available at http://www.cfpsa.com/en/psp/mil/sending_e.asp

  • Buying official "Support Our Troops" merchandise: The only "Support Our Troops" merchandise sanctioned by the CF,includes ball caps, t-shirts, car and fridge magnets, cling vinyl window decals, bracelets, lapel pins, and more. Order these and other items online at CANEX. All proceeds from the sales of CFPSA "Support Our Troops" items are reinvested directly into morale and welfare programs for CF members and their families.

  • Wearing red on Fridays: Wear something red on Fridays to show support for the CF and their families. (Red "Support Our Troops" t-shirts and golf shirts available at: www.cfpsa.com/canex).

  • Writing to the Troops: Let CF members know they are appreciated by posting a message on the online message board at www.forces.gc.ca/site/community/messageboard/index_e.asp

  • Becoming an employee of the CFPSA, Staff of the Non-Public Funds, CF:

    • Deployed operations: CFPSA deployed operations employ civilian personnel on six-month rotations to deliver morale and welfare programs for deployed CF members; from barbers to food and retail cashiers (including Tim Hortons), to fitness, recreation, and travel coordinators. Those interested can apply online at: www.cfpsa.com/en/deployed

    • Domestically: Approximately 5,600 employees are serving the men and women of the CF and their families throughout Canada. For all positions, visit www.cfpsa.com/en/services/hr/index.asp

  • Offering military leave to employees or students: Members of Canada's Reserve Force are needed to serve on CF operations both at home and overseas. With the support of their employers or educators, these reservists can serve Canada without having to lose their permanent civilian jobs or having to face academic penalties. Organizations interested in implementing a military leave policy should contact the Canadian Forces Liaison Council at 1-800-567-9908 or visit www.cflc.forces.gc.ca.

  • Placing an ad in Canadian Forces Newspapers (CFN): CFNs have a circulation of over 70,000, reaching 15 military bases in seven provinces. Visit www.cfpsa.com/newspapers for more information.

  • Making a donation: In order to avoid disappointment and to ensure that the CF logistics system is not overburdened, individuals wanting to conduct donation campaigns are encouraged to do so in accordance with the following programs:

    • Donate money to CF Personnel Assistance Fund (CFPAF): In order to fulfill its mission of providing financial assistance to serving, former, and injured members and their families, as well as to the families of deceased members, CPFAF partially relies on donations. If you wish to make a donation, please send a cheque payable to the "Canadian Forces Personnel Assistance Fund", write donation in the Memo section and mail to:

        • CFPAF
        SISIP Financial Services
        234 Laurier Ave. West
        Ottawa, ON K1P 6K6

      To receive a receipt for income tax purposes, please include your mailing address. For information on the grants and loans programs operated through CFPAF visit www.sisip.com/en/Cfpaf_e/index.asp

    • Donate money to the Hospital Comforts Fund:This fund helps to provide basic comfort items for CF members who are hospitalized or recuperating at home for an extended period of time. If you wish to make a donation, please send a cheque payable to the "Hospital Comforts Fund", write donation in the Memo section and mail to:

        • Hospital Comforts Fund
        Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency
        4210 Labelle Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2

      To receive a receipt for income tax purposes, please include your mailing address.

    • Donate to Operation Santa Claus: Christmas gift packages filled with items donated by Canadian corporations are sent to every deployed CF member stationed throughout the world. Donating organizations must meet specific criteria (including requirement for a quantity of 3,500 of a single item). For more information or to make a donation, visit www.cfpsa.com/en/psp/amenities/opsanta/santa.asp or contact Shirley Penny, CFPSA amenities coordinator, at 613-995-8779 or Penny.SM@forces.gc.ca.

    • Donate to Military Family Resource Centres: Located on CF Bases across the country, Military Family Resource Centres (MFRC) provide support to the parents or the spouses and children of deployed CF members. Contributions must be coordinated with the specific MFRC. To locate an MFRC, please contact Maria DiVirgilio, field operation assistant, at 613-995-2479 or visit www.cfpsa.com/en/psp/dmfs/mfrccontact.

    • Become a corporate donor (or sponsor): The CFPSA teams up with Canada's corporate community to ensure the availability of high-calibre programs, products, and services for specific morale and welfare activities. For further information on corporate sponsorship, visit: www.cfpsa.com/sponsorship.

Information on shipping personal mail or parcels to deployed members can be found at the following links:

For groups and individuals external to the CF: www.cfpsa.com/en/psp/donations/index.asp

For CF family members and personal friends: www.cfpsa.com/en/psp/mil/sending_e.asp

CF family members and personal friends can take advantage of the Canada Post free parcel service offer at: www.forces.gc.ca/site/focus/parcels/index_e.asp

For more information on any of these "Support Our Troops" programs, contact us at: communications@cfpsa.com

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