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Mission: The United Service Organizations exists to lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families, according to the USO's website.
Contact information: Phone: 1-888-484-3876; Address: P.O. Box 96322, Washington, DC 20090.
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Financials: Raised about $105 million in 2009, according to its tax filing that year.
History: From the USO's website: Several organizations joined together in 1941 to support the U.S military, including the Salvation Army, the YMCA, the YWCA, National Catholic Community Services, National Travelers Aid Association and the National Jewish Welfare Board. It is a private institution created by an act of Congress and funded in part by the Department of Defense.
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How you can help: Tax-deductible donations accepted.