As communities across Ohio celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary this year, Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni is encouraging residents to support active military members serving across the country and overseas.
On Tuesday, May 19, the firm will host “Operation Care Package,” a one-day community donation drive benefiting the USO. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the firm’s main office located at 600 E. Granger Road in Independence, Ohio.
The goal of the event is simple: collect essential comfort and hygiene items that can be assembled into care packages for active-duty military personnel.
Military families throughout Ohio understand the sacrifices that come with active duty service. Long deployments, time away from loved ones, and demanding conditions can make even small reminders of home meaningful.
The donation drive is designed to provide practical items that military members can use during deployment while also showing appreciation from the communities they serve.
Requested donations include:
Cash donations will also be accepted so additional needed supplies can be purchased directly for the care packages. Checks may be made payable to the USO.
The initiative reflects a personal connection to military service within the firm itself.
Attorney Joseph Paulozzi said the event is meant to recognize the sacrifice and commitment of active military members during a historic year for the country.
Senior Counsel Rick Alkire Sr. also shared a personal perspective as the father of a captain currently serving in Ohio’s Army National Guard. For many military families, support from the community can make a lasting impact during deployment and training assignments.
At Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni, community involvement has long been an important part of the firm’s identity across Ohio.
The firm hopes residents from Cleveland, Independence, Akron, Lorain, Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, and surrounding communities will participate by dropping off donations throughout the day.
Events like Operation Care Package show how local communities can support military families in practical and meaningful ways.
Even small donations can help fill care packages with items that service members regularly use while away from home.
Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni’s “Operation Care Package” initiative has also received attention across several Ohio radio stations, helping spread awareness about the community donation drive supporting active military members.
The event was featured by several Cleveland radio stations, including 106.5 The Lake, 100.7 WMMS, and 96.5 KISS FM, highlighting the firm’s efforts to encourage community involvement and support for military families throughout Ohio.
Media coverage like this helps bring greater awareness to organizations such as the USO and reminds local communities how meaningful even small donations can be for deployed service members.
Residents interested in donating can bring items directly to:
Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni
600 E. Granger Road
Independence, Ohio 44131
Date: Tuesday, May 19
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Community members who cannot attend in person may also contribute through cash donations that will be used to purchase additional requested supplies.
Additional details about the event are available in the firm’s official EIN Presswire announcement here.
Operation Care Package gives Ohio residents a simple but meaningful way to support active military members through donations that provide comfort and practical everyday essentials.
Whether contributing snacks, hygiene products, or financial support, every donation helps show appreciation for the sacrifices made by military members and their families.
Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni is proud to support military families across Ohio and encourages community members to participate in this important effort.