One of my responsibilities is heading up the VCR program. One of the greatest things about being a American is helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves. The VCR program does just that. It also helps us to “win the hearts and minds” of the local Afghans - and makes it safer for our servicemen and women. Churches, schools, community organizations and individuals all help by sending clothing, shoes, blankets, toys and other items. On Mondays we sort the items and bag them. Later in the week we deliver the items to refugee camps, orphanages, schools and hospitals, etc. It is amazing to see the impact of this simple act.
These pictures are from the Monday Sort and then the delivery to a local school in an area that was until recently under control of the Taliban. The school has over 1500 students. We played with the students, taught them some games and let them do things like blow bubbles!
If you or your organization would like to contribute to the VCR program, please mail your contributions to:
VCR(Volunteer Community Relations)
Pool House
CSTC-A
APO AE 09356
Clothes of all types, shoes, socks, gloves, jackets, blankets, school supplies, teddy bears, beanie babies, etc. are all needed. Please do not send items requiring batteries or items of a religious nature.
Your contributions are so very greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!
VCR (Volunteer Community Relations)
Marking items
Sorting...
Bagging the items for distribution...
The school...
Me and some new friends!
Waiting for their new school supplies..
Unloading the school supplies...
One of the teachers.
Even the teachers were given supplies.
Blowing bubbles
A new experience..
C03 Bell showing how Marines do it
Chief Bell
The Navy’s turn...
School interior
Class room
More security...
Sadly they still hit children who misbehave
Jr.High boy beat for not following instructions
