Operation: Quiet Comfort

Operation: Quiet Comfort visit our website at www.operationquietcomfort.org Operation: Quiet Comfort (OQC) is a national benefit organization established in July 2004.

The Mission of Operation Quiet Comfort exists to provide physical and emotional support to America’s military men and women while they are serving in harm’s way. You won't find any political, ideological or religious views of the war or other conflicts that the United States may be involved in ... just the love and comfort of a grateful nation. Your contributions of time, talent and resources help

us provide meaningful support to our Wounded Warriors during their time of distress far from home. And we have it on good authority that these efforts are of great comfort to their loved ones, too. Our sick, injured, and ill troops often arrive for medical care direct from the battlefield and without their belongings. It can take weeks before those belongings catch up with them - sometimes they don't arrive at all. Our efforts are designed to provide quality of life items at their very first stop for medical care. In this way, we demonstrate we've had them in heart and mind all along. We wish they didn't need them at all, but when warriors meet on a battlefield the reality is there will be casualties. It's just a fact and at OQC we are working with that reality. We can all take comfort in knowing helpful supplies are there "just in case". The focused efforts of a grateful nation also enhance the level of care our amazing medical professionals are able to provide in-theater. The finest medical care in the world is provided under the most extreme conditions! We honor and comfort these troops, too, for their heroic live-saving efforts on the front lines. While we work tirelessly on behalf of this newest generation of warriors we hope that in doing so we show our cherished veterans of the past that we got it right this time. OQC is very proud to be working in partnership with Any Soldier, Inc. to provide support to the amazing professionals at these medical facilities, and the wounded warriors entrusted to their care. Please join us in demonstrating that a grateful nation truly thanks them. Please support our work - meaningful demonstrations of love and support - while American's are fighting determined enemies. We thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration! Contributions to Operation: Quiet Comfort are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by
law. OQC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit charitable organization registered in the State of Michigan, United States of America.

08/24/2026

CHRISTMAS is COMING!
I know it seems early, but we have to plan early to get our gifts to our military men and women who won't be home for the holidays.

I have HUNDREDS of Christmas cards that need a short heartfelt message to our troops.

Let me know if you would be willing to write some. You can reach me at [email protected] or call 574-936-1424

More information will be coming about our Holiday Packing Party and other holiday needs.

THANKS,
Jan Houin
Shipping Coordinator
Operation: Quiet Comfort

Send a message to learn more

08/14/2026

Love & Comfort Shipped

On August 13, 2026 we shipped 36 boxes of Love & Comfort. They weighed a total of 728 lb. 2 oz. + 5 Large Flat Rate boxes. The postage cost was $ 1,038.44.

We shipped in the following categories:

FOOD & EQUIPMENT:
80 oz. Coffee
2 Creamer
2 Sugar
212 individual Snacks
500 individual Jerky (approximately)
36 individual Drink Mix
30 Microwave Meals
2 (1 lb.) containers Protein Powder

GROOMING & HYGIENE:
142 Go Bags
40 Female On the Go kits
175 large Hygiene Items
76 travel size Hygiene Items
11 Female Hygiene Items
10 Hand Towels
16 Washcloths

CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR:
35 pair Socks
2 Flip Flops
3 T-shirts

BEDDING & LINEN:
3 Small Quilts
1 Four Freedoms Gratitude Quilts

MORALE-WELFARE-RECREATION:
11 Notebooks
100 Envelopes
1 UNO Game

SPECIAL PROJECT:
86 Bags from Southwire Project Gift – each
contains: a puzzle book, lip balm, deck of
cards, snacks

CARDS:
Over 1,000 cards of appreciation and encouragement went into these care packages letting our troops know that they are not forgotten, and a grateful nation truly cares.

THANK YOU for making these care packages possible!

Send a message to learn more

08/12/2026

Just a reminder that Christmas cards (no glitter on them) are needed to fill our holiday shipment. I need to receive them by October 10 to make the deadline for the shipment.

Its never too early to send the cards; I collect Christmas cards year round.

And, of course, cards of appreciation to our troops are always needed.

Mail to:
D Schneider
12 Wave Lane
Carolina Shores, NC 28467

08/12/2026

Thank you!

Debbie and Tami G, Ohio
Cindy C & the Stittville VFW Aux, New York
Valerie S & the Lane's Mill Chapter DAR, Virginia

08/07/2026
08/05/2026

Quiet Comfort in Plymouth, IN sends care packages and support to U.S. military heroes and their families, showing gratitude for their service.

08/05/2026

A BIG Thank You to the students and staff of Immanuel Lutheran School in Valparaiso, IN for being the Operation: Quiet Comfort Postage Partner for August and half of September!

Along with their check they brought us 8 boxes of supplies!

Your donation is truly appreciated and will bless many of our military men and women.

August 5, 2026We couldn't do it without volunteers!Our next monthly packing night is Thursday, August 13th from 6:30 - 8...
08/05/2026

August 5, 2026
We couldn't do it without volunteers!
Our next monthly packing night is Thursday, August 13th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. EST at 17671 13th Road, Plymouth, IN. Everyone is welcome. There are always sit-down jobs, heavy lifting, and everything in between.

If you have a group that wants to volunteer at another time, contact Jan at [email protected] or 574-936-1424 to schedule. We appreciate everyone!
It's always exciting and encouraging to hear back from those that have received our care packages.
These pictures were sent with the following message:

"Thank you for the gifts! Everyone really appreciated them. God bless you guys. You made our day."

We also received this email:

"I received several care packages for my unit, and we wanted to reach out and say thank you! We greatly appreciate all the love and support. Everything has been sorted and distributed to my unit which is located all over the AO. At this time, I do not have photos to share but I wanted to say thank you for all of your support!"
PRAY for OUR TROOPS!
Our troops need all the prayers and good thoughts we can send. We send our heart felt gratitude to those serving and to the families supporting them. We honor our fallen heroes. (Reminder: We are a non-political organization.)

Friendship Quilters support
Operation: Quiet Comfort
Friendship Quilters have been busy making Christmas stockings for our military men and women who won't be home for the holidays. They had this beautiful display at the local fair showing their skills and letting people know how they can support our troops.

Postage Partners
We offer the opportunity for businesses or individuals to sponsor a month of postage. For a $1,000 donation you will be highlighted on our website and page as our Postage Partner of the Month.
Who will step up to be a Postage Partner in 2026?
March - Knights of Columbus Council 1975
April - Knights of Columbus Council 1975
May - LaPaz American Legion Post 385
June - Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home
July - Plymouth Foundry
August - Immanuel Lutheran School
September -
October - Southwire - Bremen
November -
December -
Our monthly postage expenses range from $1,000.00 to $1,500.00 EACH month.
Love & Comfort Shipped
On July 16, 2026 we shipped 31 boxes of Love & Comfort. They weighed a total of 577 lb.9 oz.+ 3 Large and 1 Medium Flat Rate boxes. The postage cost was $ 800.51.

Our shipments have been smaller for the past few months because of the current mailing restrictions. We have received a few new addresses recently.

We are looking for more troops to send to.
We welcome any new names of deployed troops that would like to receive our care packages. If you know anyone that is serving overseas, please let us know.
Show Your Support!

Decals of the OQC logo are now available.
Just $5.00
Put them on your favorite drink bottle, computer, notebook, or anywhere you want people to ask about Operation: Quiet Comfort.
They are approximately 3.5 x 4 inches
Support OQC by Proudly Wearing the LOGO
Shirts have the OQC logo on the upper left side in front and the large logo on the back. Contact Jan at 574-936-1424 or [email protected] to see how you can get yours.
Available in Red or Blue
$20 - T-shirts
$30 - Long sleeve T-shirts
$40 - Crewneck sweatshirts
$45 - Hoodies
$50 - Zip up hoodies
I
If we don't have your size and color it can be ordered.

Check out the OQC Website
www.operationquietcomfort.org
It is a work in progress but we're excited to have a new updated design!
In Kind Donations
Thanks to everyone who has donated items. PLEASE KNOW that everything is appreciated no matter how big or small.
Find the Operation: Quiet Comfort Wish List on Amazon
Our Mission
Operation: Quiet Comfort provides support to America's deployed Armed Forces serving far from home.

Operation: Quiet Comfort Board of Directors
Treasurer: Naomi Podlesak; Secretary: Aimee Blue; President: Ken Houin; Shipping coordinator: Jan Houin;
Vice President: Peggy Reynolds; Board Member: Emily Chrum; (Not pictured. Board Member: Laura Eanes)
THANK YOU EMILY
Emily has resigned from the Board for personal reasons. We thank her for her time and energy she has contributed to our troops.
CARDS ALWAYS NEEDED!
CARDS of appreciation and encouragement are always needed to let our troops know that a grateful nation truly cares.

NOTE: We request that cards NOT have a "get well" message.
PLEASE remember we send
over 1000 cards of appreciation and encouragement EVERY month! So keep those cards coming!

Buy cards or make your own. We welcome cards and notes from ALL ages. Why not sit down with your kids or grandkids and send a heartfelt message to our troops who are far from friends and family.

NO glitter

Please DO NOT put your cards in envelopes. We can use your blank envelopes to send in the Go Bags.

Calendar of Local Events

Monthly Packing: 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 17671 13th Rd. Plymouth, IN

August 13, 2026
September 10, 2026
October 8, 2026
Attention: Where to Send
Monetary donations may be sent to:
OQC
17671 13th Road
Plymouth, IN 46563

Signed Cards from around the country go to:
Diane Schneider
12 Wave Lane
Carolina Shores, NC 28467

All other items will continue to be sent to:
Operation Quiet Comfort
17671 13th Rd
Plymouth, IN 46563
Items NEEDED:

Zip style bags - Gallon and Snack sizes are most needed at this time.

Drink Mix to flavor bottled water

We DO NOT need denim at this time.
Find us on Facebook
Type Operation: Quiet Comfort in the SEARCH box at the top. You can also check out our web site at www.operationquietcomfort.org
Many ask where we ship.

Countries we have sent to or are currently sending care packages to:

Australia
Bahrain
Curacao (I had to look that one up!)
Cuba
Diego Garcia
Djibouti
Germany
Greece
Iraq
Jordan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lithuania
Niger
"On Ship"
Poland
Qatar
Romania
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Slovakia
Syria
"Undisclosed"

We have troops stationed around the world and we do what we can to support them with Love & Comfort, letting them know that a grateful nation truly cares and they are not forgotten.

KEEP TALKING! Spread the word about the mission of Operation: Quiet Comfort.

Everyone doing a little makes a BIG difference!
Thanks for supporting our Troops,
Jan Houin
Shipping Coordinator and Board Member
Operation: Quiet Comfort
[email protected]
574-936-1424
For more information or questions contact me.

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17671 13th Rd.,
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936 1424
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July 10, 2026

We hope everyone had a great 4th of July! Let's continue to celebrate the country we live in and the freedoms we share as we honor our veterans and continue to serve those who are serving us.

We couldn't do it without volunteers!

(This newsletter is a little late - we did pack on July 9th)
Our next monthly packing night is Thursday, August 13th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. EST at 17671 13th Road, Plymouth, IN. Everyone is welcome. There are always sit-down jobs, heavy lifting, and everything in between.

If you have a group that wants to volunteer at another time, contact Jan at [email protected] or 574-936-1424 to schedule. We appreciate everyone!

THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU

THANK YOU to the kids from CGC Youth Group that spent 2 hours here on a Saturday morning packing for the troops. (I thought I had enough supplies for several groups, but they made quick work of everything we had to pack) Their enthusiasm and work ethic was amazing!

We received 8 boxes of supplies and a very generous check from the students at Immanuel Lutheran School in Valparaiso, IN.

Everyone working together is what keeps the care packages going from Operation: Quiet Comfort.

Kenny and I had a table for people to write messages to the troops at our daughter's shop, The Treehouse Pie Company, in Sycamore, IL on July 3rd. It gave us the opportunity to spread the word about Operation: Quiet Comfort a little further.

PRAY for OUR TROOPS!

Our troops need all the prayers and good thoughts we can send. We send our heart felt gratitude to those serving and to the families supporting them. We honor our fallen heroes. (Reminder: We are a non-political organization.)

Postage Partners

We offer the opportunity for businesses or individuals to sponsor a month of postage. For a $1,000 donation you will be highlighted on our website and page as our Postage Partner of the Month.

Who will step up to be a Postage Partner in 2026?

March - Knights of Columbus Council 1975
April - Knights of Columbus Council 1975
May - LaPaz American Legion Post 385
June - Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home
July - Plymouth Foundry
August - Immanuel Lutheran School
September -
October - Southwire - Bremen
November -
December -

Our monthly postage expenses range from $1,000.00 to $1,500.00 EACH month.

Love & Comfort Shipped

On June 26, 2026 we shipped a total of 10 boxes of Love & Comfort. They weighed a total of 230 lb.The postage cost was $ 284.96.

Our shipments have been smaller for the past few months because of the current mailing restrictions. We are continuing to ship where we can, and we have supplies ready to go whenever we receive active addresses.

We are looking for more troops to send to.
We welcome any new names of deployed troops that would like to receive our care packages. If you know anyone that is serving overseas, please let us know.

Show Your Support!

Decals of the OQC logo are now available.
Just $5.00

Put them on your favorite drink bottle, computer, notebook, or anywhere you want people to ask about Operation: Quiet Comfort.
They are approximately 3.5 x 4 inches

Support OQC by Proudly Wearing the LOGO

Shirts have the OQC logo on the upper left side in front and the large logo on the back.

Contact Jan at 574-936-1424 or [email protected] to see how you can get yours.
Available in Red or Blue
$20 - T-shirts
$30 - Long sleeve T-shirts
$40 - Crewneck sweatshirts
$45 - Hoodies
$50 - Zip up hoodies
I
If we don't have your size and color it can be ordered.

Check out the OQC Website
www.operationquietcomfort.org

It is a work in progress but we're excited to have a new updated design!

In Kind Donations

Thanks to everyone who has donated items. PLEASE KNOW that everything is appreciated no matter how big or small.

Find the Operation: Quiet Comfort Wish List on Amazon

Our Mission
Operation: Quiet Comfort provides support to America's deployed Armed Forces serving far from home.

Operation: Quiet Comfort Board of Directors
Treasurer: Naomi Podlesak; Secretary: Aimee Blue; President: Ken Houin; Shipping coordinator: Jan Houin;
Vice President: Peggy Reynolds; Board Member: Emily Chrum; (Not pictured. Board Member: Laura Eanes)

CARDS ALWAYS NEEDED!

CARDS of appreciation and encouragement are always needed to let our troops know that a grateful nation truly cares.

NOTE: We request that cards NOT have a "get well" message.

PLEASE remember we send
over 1000 cards of appreciation and encouragement EVERY month! So keep those cards coming!

Buy cards or make your own. We welcome cards and notes from ALL ages. Why not sit down with your kids or grandkids and send a heartfelt message to our troops who are far from friends and family.

NO glitter

Please DO NOT put your cards in envelopes. We can use your blank envelopes to send in the Go Bags.

Calendar of Local Events

Monthly Packing: 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 17671 13th Rd. Plymouth, IN

August 13, 2026
September 10, 2026
October 8, 2026

Attention: Where to Send

Monetary donations may be sent to:
OQC
17671 13th Road
Plymouth, IN 46563

Signed Cards from around the country go to:
Diane Schneider
12 Wave Lane
Carolina Shores, NC 28467

All other items will continue to be sent to:
Operation Quiet Comfort
17671 13th Rd
Plymouth, IN 46563
Items NEEDED:

Zip style bags - Gallon and Snack sizes are most needed at this time.

Drink Mix to flavor bottled water

We DO NOT need denim at this time.

Find us on Facebook
Type Operation: Quiet Comfort in the SEARCH box at the top. You can also check out our web site at www.operationquietcomfort.org

Many ask where we ship.

Countries we have sent to or are currently sending care packages to:

Australia
Bahrain
Curacao (I had to look that one up!)
Cuba
Diego Garcia
Djibouti
Germany
Greece
Iraq
Jordan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lithuania
Niger
"On Ship"
Poland
Qatar
Romania
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Slovakia
Syria
"Undisclosed"

We have troops stationed around the world and we do what we can to support them with Love & Comfort, letting them know that a grateful nation truly cares and they are not forgotten.

KEEP TALKING! Spread the word about the mission of Operation: Quiet Comfort.

Everyone doing a little makes a BIG difference!

Thanks for supporting our Troops,
Jan Houin
Shipping Coordinator and Board Member
Operation: Quiet Comfort
[email protected]
574-936-1424
For more information or questions contact me.

Operation: Quiet Comfort
17671 13th Rd.,
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936 1424
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