Sunday, April 24, 2022

 

 
 

A phone call home is a chance for our deployed service members to reassure worried loved ones that they’re okay. It’s a chance to not miss out on life’s most precious moments, like first words, birthdays and anniversaries. It’s a chance to find comfort and strength while they courageously put their lives on the line for our country and our allies.

As the USO's Chief Operating Officer, it's my job to make sure our troops and their families get the support they need and deserve as they make incredible sacrifices — and USO Operation Phone Home® is one of the programs that deployed service members most frequently request.

As troops deployed in Eastern Europe are unable to use personal devices, they're relying on the USO more than ever to connect to a secure network and stay in touch with loved ones back home. In these uncertain times, this couldn't be a more impactful opportunity: Until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, all donations will be MATCHED by a group of generous USO donors to help fund at least 5,000 connections to home and other programs for our service members as they risk their lives thousands of miles from their loved ones.

Please, will you rush $29 or more to help provide phone calls and connections to home to our service members deployed to places like Eastern Europe**?

2X MATCH MY GIFT NOW

I served multiple deployments during my time in the Navy, and I can tell you firsthand what a huge impact something as simple as a phone call can make. When you're deployed thousands of miles away from your loved ones, you're sacrificing precious time with them each and every day. You never take an opportunity to hear their voices on the line for granted.

That's why reaching this goal is so important, but we can't reach it without your help — and this match opportunity will expire in just a few days. So please, I hope you'll step up to double the value of your gift right away: Rush $29 or more right now to help provide connections to home and other critical support for our brave troops serving our country around the world.

Your generosity makes such a massive impact for our heroes in uniform. Thank you for all you do.

 
 

A phone call home is a chance for our deployed service members to reassure worried loved ones that they’re okay. It’s a chance to not miss out on life’s most precious moments, like first words, birthdays and anniversaries. It’s a chance to find comfort and strength while they courageously put their lives on the line for our country and our allies.

As the USO's Chief Operating Officer, it's my job to make sure our troops and their families get the support they need and deserve as they make incredible sacrifices — and USO Operation Phone Home® is one of the programs that deployed service members most frequently request.

As troops deployed in Eastern Europe are unable to use personal devices, they're relying on the USO more than ever to connect to a secure network and stay in touch with loved ones back home. In these uncertain times, this couldn't be a more impactful opportunity: Until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, all donations will be MATCHED by a group of generous USO donors to help fund at least 5,000 connections to home and other programs for our service members as they risk their lives thousands of miles from their loved ones.

Please, will you rush $29 or more to help provide phone calls and connections to home to our service members deployed to places like Eastern Europe**?

2X MATCH MY GIFT NOW

I served multiple deployments during my time in the Navy, and I can tell you firsthand what a huge impact something as simple as a phone call can make. When you're deployed thousands of miles away from your loved ones, you're sacrificing precious time with them each and every day. You never take an opportunity to hear their voices on the line for granted.

That's why reaching this goal is so important, but we can't reach it without your help — and this match opportunity will expire in just a few days. So please, I hope you'll step up to double the value of your gift right away: Rush $29 or more right now to help provide connections to home and other critical support for our brave troops serving our country around the world.

Your generosity makes such a massive impact for our heroes in uniform. Thank you for all you do.

Alan Reyes
Chief Operating Officer
USO


 
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APRIL 2022 - VOL 131
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EARTH DAY POP-UP
FRIDAY, APR 22 + SATURDAY, APR 23 | COURTYARD 1/2
This Earth Day (and every day), Globetops collect old laptops, restore them, and gives them a new life to those near and far. Donate your unused laptops at their Earth Day pop-up.
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FRIDAY: Live Latin Music
Friday, Apr 22 | 6 - 9pm
Sahadi's - Courtyard 3/4
Music by Cuarteto Guataca by the fire pit at Sahadi's.
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FRIDAY: Live Bossa Nova Music
Friday, Apr 22 | 6 - 9pm
Barrow's Intense - Courtyard 5/6
Grab a drink, and cheers to the weekend with Brazilian beats.
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SATURDAY: Book Launch
Saturday, Apr 22 | 6 - 7pm
Powerhouse at IC - Building 2
Join author Jillian Marshall and featured guest DJ Kodo for the launch of her new book Japanthem.
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SATURDAY: Bead Workshop
Saturday, Apr 23 | 12pm
Innovation Alley - Building 5
Join Saskia for a kids + adults beading workshop. Kits are available to purchase.
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SATURDAY: Songs + Shenanigans
Saturday, Apr 23 | 3 - 6pm
Big Alice Brewing - Building 6 
Come have a whale of a time! Enjoy live music from some of Irelands's finest musicians while tossing back a pint.
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SATURDAY: Local Roots Food Pop-Up
Saturday, Apr 23 | 3 - 7pm
52 34th St | Big Alice Brewing
Swing by for some delicious food from Local Roots food pop-up serving farm-to-table dishes.
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SATURDAY: Live Music w/ Robert Whaley
Saturday, Apr 23 | 5 - 8pm
Barrow's Intense - Courtyard 5/6
A weekly show by Robert Whaley and his band for your weekend enjoyment.
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SATURDAY + SUNDAY: Live Music
Saturday, Apr 23 | 6 - 9pm + Sunday, Apr 24 | 3 - 5pm
Standard Wormwood - Building 6
Join for a rotating roster of live music and in house-made spirits and specialty cocktails. 
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SATURDAY: Bossa to Latin Night
Saturday, Apr 9 | 6 - 9pm
Sahadi's - Courtyard 3/4
Join us at Sahadi’s outdoor seating in Courtyard 3/4 with live funk music by Chuck + Friends.
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SATURDAY: Live Music w/ Famous Geniuses
Saturday, Apr 23 | 7 - 9pm
52 34th St | Big Alice Brewing
A one-man band comprised of violin, guitar, mandolin, looper pedal, vocals and sets that are often interrupted for violin freestyles.
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SATURDAY: Holy Hand Grenade Comedy SHow
Saturday, Apr 23 | 5 - 8pm
Barrow's Intense - Courtyard 5/6
Join Barrow's Intense for an intensely funny evening of stand up comedy featuring some of NYC's top comedians!