Press Release
April 4, 2003
The Pleasanton City Council has approved a resolution indicating its support for a local Americans Supporting Americans (ASA) liaison committee. ASA is a non-profit organization that coordinates local community groups with providing moral support to a specific or "adopted" military unit/ship. The local liaison committee has adopted the C-Company, 526th FSB, 101 Airborne division that is currently stationed in Iraq. If you are interested in participating or supporting the liaison committee, contact:
Susan Eddy (925) 462-1871
Carolyn Kirrene (925) 398-8179
You may also drop off any donations at the following locations:
Crown Trophy, Oakhill Shopping Center, Sunol Boulevard
R-Quest, 40 California Avenue, Suite H
In addition to the activities of the ASA, "Operation: MOM" is currently seeking donations for hygiene products, snack type food items and stationery and postage to be sent to military personnel in Iraq. You can drop off your donation at any of the following locations:
The "Museum on Main", 603 Main Street
"560 Main", 560 Main Street
Gene's Fine Foods, 2803 Hopyard Road
For further information on Operation Mom, contact:
Main Line - (925) 706-1736
Christin Ekvall - (925) 443-7841
www.operationmom.org