Op Santa on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 256

10/11/2025 13 min
Op Santa on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 256

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Episode Synopsis

We mark Veterans Day with a clear plan to support Fort Riley families and open the doors of Operation Santa Claus. Phil and Colin share how volunteers, donors, and soldiers create a seamless holiday experience built on dignity, choice, and community.• Veterans Day breakfast, parade, and ceremony details • Armed Forces Community Foundation Match Day and giving options • Fort Riley’s economic footprint and why need is rising • Operation Santa Claus mission and eligibility at E5 and below • What each child receives: toys, book, stocking, game • Role of volunteers: fundraising, decorating, wrapping, guiding parents • New toy policy and reasons for quality control • Drop-off times, unofficial photo day, official opening date • Where to find updates: website first, Facebook limited • Parade logistics, reviewing stand location, on-site donationsSee you tomorrow at match day for the Armed Forces Community Foundation, which you'll be positioned right out front.GMCFCFAs

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