{"id":7422,"date":"2021-12-14T19:38:53","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T19:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=7422"},"modified":"2021-12-14T19:38:53","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T19:38:53","slug":"exchange-shoppers-can-donate-to-army-and-air-force-relief-funds-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/12\/14\/exchange-shoppers-can-donate-to-army-and-air-force-relief-funds-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Shoppers Can Donate to Army and Air Force Relief Funds This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ExchangeDALLAS<\/strong> \u2013 Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can support the military community by donating to Army Emergency Relief (AER) or the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) this holiday season<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In-store shoppers can donate to AER and AFAF in increments of $1, $5 and $10 or enter in a custom amount at the register. Online donations can be made in $5 increments during checkout at ShopMyExchange.com.<\/a> Exchange shoppers have donated nearly $4.8 million since the Exchange first partnered with AER and AFAF in 2017.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiving positively impacts the readiness of our military community,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull, an Army Veteran. \u201cExchange shoppers have a unique appreciation for the important work AER and AFAF do to support service members and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n

LTG(R) Raymond V. Mason, AER director, appreciates the generosity of authorized Exchange shoppers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is a critical partner in supporting Soldiers in need and their families,\u201d Mason said. \u201cEspecially during the pandemic, Exchange shoppers have leaned forward to do their part to support the AER mission and the Army families our team serves.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2020, the Exchange offered shoppers the option to donate at the register or online at ShopMyExchange.com<\/a> all year long.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince implementing year-round giving, Exchange shoppers have consistently supported our fund,\u201d said retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, CEO of the Air Force Aid Society, one of four charities that benefits from AFAF. \u201cContributions during the holiday season are critical to supporting Airmen, Guardians and their families in need.\u201d<\/p>\n

To donate online visit publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/give<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>\u201cFamily Serving Family\u201d is more than a motto\u2014 it\u2019s what the Exchange does! Donate in-store or online at ShopMyExchange.com to support @AERHQ and AFAF this holiday season. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1VI<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 54th<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.4 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Keiana Holleman, 214-312-6514 or hollemankl@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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