The Army Emergency Relief is a non profit division of the military incorporated in 1942.  Their set purpose is to assist military families, who's income is greatly reduced because of military service.  AER funds are made available to commanders having AER sections to provide emergency assistance to soldiers -active and retired - and their dependents when there is a valid need. 
 
     So many people claim to be for the soldier, even if they are against the war.  Donating to the AER is a very good way of showing that support for the soldier.  The AER has the highest ethical standards as seen by their consistently high rating by Charity Navigator, America's largest evaluator of charities.
 
     Although AER receives administrative support from the Army, it doesn't receive any funding from the Army.  That's why donations are so important.  88% of your money donated goes directly toward soldier programs.  So if times are hard on you, imagine how hard they must be for a soldier.  Donate, if you can.  One dollar to one million dollars at :
                                                            Army Emergency Relief
                                                               200 Stovall Street
                                                            Alexandria, VA  22332
or   www.aerhq.org
 
or call:   703-428-0000
Toll Free 866-878-6378
 
Trust me.  Donate a little or a lot, and you'll feel so much better.
 
P.S.  Tell them Reggie sent you