2. USO History United Service Organizations (USO) Created in 1941 at the request of President Franklin D. Roosevelt Six founding organizations: Salvation Army YMCA YWCA National Catholic Community Services National Travelers Aid Association National Jewish Welfare Board Over 160 locations worldwide

3. USO San Diego USO San Diego’s mission is to lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families. Has a staff of 8 Serving Active-duty, Reserve, Guard and military families More than 260,000 instances of service and support in 2014 Volunteers donated more than 34,000 hours in 2014 2 centers, operating 365 days each year

4. USO Neil Ash Airport Center 3707 North Harbor Drive, San Diego Hours: 6:00 a.m. - Midnight 365 Days a Year Free Services & Programs Wifi, computers, TVs and couches XBOXs, Ping Pong Table, Pool Table Meals and beverages Unlimited domestic calls Meeting Center Children’s Play room Bathrooms with showers 7,000 sqft enclosed patio with BBQ Homecoming & Deployment Support Quiet room for Families of the Fallen Shuttle service to bases (at most $25)

5. Feed The Troops Weekly or a minimum of once a month USO Neil Ash Airport Center Meals served to new recruits and those traveling through the center Serves 300-600 New menu each time Sponsored by individuals and companies Examples: Gary Sinise Foundation, Northrop Grumman

6. USO San Diego Downtown Center Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 365 Days a Year Free Services & Programs Wifi, computers, TVs and couches Video game Snacks and beverages Unlimited domestic calls Meeting Center Board games & Pool Table Social Hall available to large groups Children’s Play room Bathrooms with showers Tuesday Night Dinners & Food Pantry Holiday programs 303 A Street, Suite 100, San Diego

7. Tuesday Night Dinners Every Tuesday Night USO San Diego Downtown Center Dinner served between 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Seating for 215 New menu each week Examples: Mexican, BBQ, Italian, Chinese Sponsored by individuals and companies Examples: Viejas Casino, Navy Recruiting, Raytheon

8. Food Pantry The first and third Saturday of every month ACE Lot #12, across from USO San Diego’s Downtown Center on 3 rd and A Street Program runs between 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. For single service members, and military families, any rank New participants must fill out a form prior to arrival www.usosandiego.org Participants bring their own bag to fill with items available

9. Community Chest Every other month, 3 rd Thursday USO San Diego Downtown Center Program runs between 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. For single service members, and military families Pick from Costco donations given to USO San Diego, amount varies Upon arrival, ticket is given for lottery, when number is called the representative for the household may go pick items Participants bring their own bag to fill with items available

10. “With You All the Way” kits To help address the stresses of military life, the kit is designed for children who have a family member deployed. Inside the kit: Postcards for mailing Interactive journal A set of keepsake dog-tags Stuffed animal named Cuzzie DVD “With You All the Way! Dealing with Deployment”. Available for distribution by FRGs, Key Spouses, and Ombudsmen, e-mail director@usosandiego.orgdirector@usosandiego.org

11. Marine Corps Trials March 1 – 9, 2016, Camp Pendleton will be open to the public 275 Wounded Warriors will compete in 8 sporting events in the qualifying rounds for the fall Warrior Games in New York USO San Diego provides: Welcome reception + bags 2,500 full meals Great American Experience Sports drinks, water, snacks and much more!

12. United Through Reading Service Members, leaving for deployment or training, choose a book to read aloud and then are recorded on DVD USO San Diego mails the DVD and Book to the family at home once service member has left All recording equipment, books, packing, and shipping materials are provided by USO San Diego For appointments or more info. contact Nichole at utr@usosandiego.org

13. Welcome Home Bags “Welcome Home” bags are distributed by either USO San Diego Volunteers or commands to single service members. Inside the kit: Snacks Water Thank You note Toiletries if available To request bags, e-mail nicholeduarte@usosandiego.org with the filled out the request form available at www.usosandiego.org nicholeduarte@usosandiego.org

14. Holiday Programs Holiday programs are held from October through December. Halloween Festival Community partners such as Pumpkin Patch Trick – or – treat, 400 families Fun activities such as face painting and rock climbing. Thanksgiving Meals served at both centers Arts & Crafts activities Santa Store Children pick out gifts for parents/guardians Dinner served and photos with Santa Giving Tree Select families pick out multiple gifts for children in the family

15. Transition 360 Alliance Initiative to help service members and military families successfully transition into civilian life after service ends Partners: Hire Heroes USA Stronger Families Comfort Crew for Military Kids Rally Point/6 Workshops on: financial planning, resumes and interviews, building networks, and improving relationships

16. How We Exist Private and Corporate Donations: Money stays local We receive no government funding Foundation grants Special Events Gala Golf Tournament Holiday Campaign Our volunteers Follow us! USO San Diego Facebook.com/usosandiego