Received a beautiful G.I. bracelet today–it’s a purple band that sports the phrase “FOR THOSE WHO SERVE” in honor of the troops. The G.I. bracelets are just $5 each. The entire purchase price goes to the following 501(c)(3) charities:

Fisher House Foundation
Builds “comfort homes” on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury. Highest priority is supporting service men and women wounded or injured in Iraq or Afghanistan, and their families.

Homes For Our Troops
Builds homes and adapts existing homes for severely disabled Iraq vets.

Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
Provides supplemental assistance to our Marines, sailors, and their families.

Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
Provides grants to the families of servicemen and women who died in Iraq. 100% of contributions go to support military families.

Wounded Warrior Project
Provides free assistance and/or representation in the following areas: benefits, legislative issues, employment, and connecting with programs and services that address the needs of veterans.

Excellent causes. I’m buying a bunch for my nieces and nephews, who all wear those yellow Lance Armstrong bands. More info on G.I. Bracelet.org here. Blackfive endorses the effort here.