Jul 10

Jul 10 Operation Showers of Appreciation (OSOAmil)

Operation Showers of Appreciation (OSOAmil)

The Few / The Proud – Helping Those Who Serve

Operation Showers of Appreciation (OSOAmil) is a 501(c)3, non-profit tax-exempt organization, whose mission is to honor our Military, Veterans, Reserves, Wounded Warriors, First Responders, Gold Star Families, and Blue Star Mothers, and their families by supporting them with programs designed to provide assistance within everyday life and letting them know the many sacrifices of both the families and those serving are appreciated.

OSOAmil does this by hosting and co-hosting large scale baby showers, baby care packages, diaper programs, events honoring our military, veterans, Blue and Gold Star moms and families, offering resources, and holiday programs in honor of our local families that have served in our military or emergency services and their families. We are a 100% volunteer and donation based organization.

KicKee showered OSOAmil with love by donating nearly 450 amazingly soft baby-shower worthy items, including dresses, tops, bottoms, footies, coveralls, onesies, PJ sets, layettes, rompers, outerwear, bibs, loveys, training pants and super snuggly swaddles!

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Operation Showers of Appreciation (OSOAmil)

OSOAmil was established in 2006 by Kimberly Felshaw after being invited to attend a baby shower held by the South Shores Church located in Monarch Beach, California, while her spouse served on active duty with the United States Marines. At this shower, they were assisted with everything they would need for the arrival and care for their first child, Allysa. Shortly after the shower, their daughter Allysa arrived. She was six weeks early and diagnosed with a terminal disease called Trisomy 13 and lived for three short weeks. Members of the South Shores Church assisted the Felshaw’s by opening their hearts and hands to them in their time of need. Their kindness and generosity inspired Kimberly to begin Operation Showers of Appreciation.

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