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How Receipients Benefit

Today, wounded warriors need a variety of items to help in their recovery. Some patients need loosefitting sweatsuits to cover their healing wounds without adding pressure to burns sustained in combat. Others need iPods to help drown out the tinnitus that has plagued their ears since their vehicles struck IEDs.

Still others need fitness equipment to rebuild strength in their muscles. From gift cards to patients at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, to electronics for Marines at Camp Pendleton, OCW represents the Legion's expression of gratitude.

These gifts will not make our wounded warriors whole again, but they show that the Legion recognizes and appreciates their sacrifices. The success of the program relies entirely on donations, which are used to purchase items for U.S. servicemembers.

How it Works

The Legion contacts officials at military hospitals, warrior transition units and surrounding communities, and obtains lists to determine which items are most needed by wounded, injured or ill servicemembers.



Once a need is identified, the items are ordered by the Legion and delivered in an expeditious manner. It's as simple as that. No red tape. All of OCW's administrative and marketing costs are paid from Legion membership dues received, meaning that 100 percent of donated funds go directly to purchasing comfort items for the troops.