Content about United Service Organizations

May 26, 2013
Kroger launches Honoring Our Heroes campaign

Kroger plans to provide $2.3 million to support the USO's broad range of programs that assist service members and their families, as part of its Honoring Our Heroes campaign.

May 2, 2013
Ruiz recognized as USO’s Woman of the Year

Walmart’s commitment earlier this year to hire 100,000 veterans over the next five years prompted the USO to award Walmart U.S. COO Gisel Ruiz its 2013 Woman of the Year Distinguished Service Award.

December 10, 2012
OfficeMax exec appointed to USO of Illinois board

OfficeMax has appointed EVP, CFO and CAO Bruce Besanko, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, to the USO of Illinois’ board of directors.

April 11, 2012
Bi-Lo, Coca-Cola partner on Operation Phone Home

Bi-Lo and Coca-Cola have partnered with the USO to support its Operation Phone Home program, which connects troops deployed overseas with their families back home through, among other things, a private phone network.

November 8, 2011
CVS/pharmacy recognizes Veterans Day by supporting USO, encourages flu shots

As Veterans Day approaches, CVS/pharmacy is reminding all Americans, including veterans, military service members and their families, about the importance of getting a flu shot for protection against the flu.

October 7, 2011
Kroger raises $1.5 million to support USO

Kroger announced that its annual Honoring Our Heroes fundraising campaign to support the United Service Organizations garnered $1.5 million.

May 3, 2011
Kroger, P&G support our troops

Kroger and Procter & Gamble have teamed up to support the USO in its efforts to help American troops and their families.

February 16, 2011
Kroger extends partnership with USO

CINCINNATI — Kroger said it is kicking off a year-long initiative to raise funds for armed forces members in partnership with the USO, the leading organization for morale-boosting programs and services for American troops and their families.

Kroger said the campaign will include in-store and online promotions and a text-to-give campaign that encourages Kroger customers to text "USO" to 27722 during the race to donate $10 to USO programs.

November 29, 2010
Old Navy helping troops stay connected

Old Navy, the exclusive retail apparel sponsor of The USO Presents "VH1 Divas Salute The...

November 11, 2010
USO receives makeover from Lowe’s

Mooresville, N.C.-based Lowe’s announced it will makeover 16 USO centers across the country in time...

June 24, 2010
Kroger helps USO thank the armed forces

Kroger announced that it is partnering with the USO to thank the men and women...

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