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	United Service Organizations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The USO was founded in 1941 in response to a request from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide morale and recreation services to uniformed military personnel.
		The United Service Organizations, or USO, was incorporated in New York February 4, 1941.
		The USO was a place to go for dances and social events, for movies and music, for a quiet place to talk or write a letter home, or for a free cup of coffee and a doughnut.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_Service_Organizations (536 words)

	USO \| Home page
		The USO relies solely on the generosity of the general public and provides a link between the American people and military personnel.
		The USO is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform.
		Service members and their families visit USO centers more than 5 million times each year.
	www.uso.org (249 words)

	United Service Organizations - Voyager, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The United Service Organizations (USO) is a volunteer organization that provides morale and recreation services to American servicemembers worldwide.
		In times of peace and war, the USO has consistently delivered its special brand of comfort, morale and recreational services to service members and their families.
		The USO is not part of the U.S. Government but is endorsed by the President of the United States and the Department of Defense.
	voyager.in /United_Service_Organizations (233 words)

	Today in History: February 4
		The United Service Organizations, popularly known as the USO, was chartered on February 4, 1941, in order to provide recreation for on-leave members of the U.S. armed forces and their families.
		The USO, Inc., was organized by representatives of five private social service organizations: the Salvation Army, the YMCA, the National Board of the YWCA, the National Jewish Welfare Board, and the National Catholic Community Service.
		The USO was disbanded in 1948, then reorganized during the Korean War and expanded considerably during the Vietnam War.
	memory.loc.gov /ammem/today/feb04.html (466 words)

	Charitable Choices - USO (United Service Organizations, Inc.) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The USO relies entirely on the contributions of individuals and corporations to carry out its mission to be a bridge between the American people and the armed forces, ensuring military personnel that their service and sacrifices are not forgotten.
		Although the USO is not part of the U.S. government, it is supported by the president of the United States and the Department of Defense.
		While the duties of a USO volunteer may vary, the mission is the same: to improve the quality of life for service members and their families, boost their morale, and serve as the link between them and the American people.
	www.charitablechoices.org /charities/USO/questions.asp (654 words)

	USO Initiative Helps Troops Stay Connected to Their Children Through the United Through Reading(R) Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The USO is a private nonprofit, charitable organization relying on contributions from individuals, organizations and corporations to support its programs for service members and their families around the world.
		The mission of the USO is to bring a touch of home to service members and their families.
		About the USO: For more than 64 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/11-10-2005/0004212915&EDATE= (569 words)

	Service Organizations
		Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations Enhancing the effectiveness of nonprofit leaders and managers and the organizations they serve through education, research, and community service.
		Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations PANO is the statewide organization serving and strengthening the charitable nonprofit sector through leadership, advocacy, education, services in order to improve the quality of life of Pennsylvania's people.
		Freedom Quest is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, and support and advocacy organization of professional volunteers, consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders.
	www.not-for-profit.org /serviceorgs.htm (1275 words)

	The United Service Organizations (USO) - Military - Families.com
		But, the USO is still around today, still a way for civilians to show the military their appreciation.
		Endorsed by both the President and Department of Defense, the mission of the USO is simply to support the troops and their families in any way possible, no matter where they are stationed.
		Eventually, our USO closed in 1997 due to a base realignment when schools for younger students were moved to Pensacola and the need for the USO diminished.
	military.families.com /blog/the-united-service-organization-uso (714 words)

	Open Directory - Regional: North America: United States: Society and Culture: Military (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Military, Veterans and Patriotic Service Organizations of America - Pre-screens charities assisting veterans and their families, providing scholarships for the children of military personnel, and funding memorials and museums to honor those who have served their country.
		Navy League - A civilian organization dedicated to the education of U.S. citizens, including elected officials, and the support of the men and women of the sea services and their families.
		United Service Organizations - The USO mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation-type services to uniformed military Personnel.
	dmoz.org /Regional/North_America/United_States/Society_and_Culture/Military (1164 words)

	United Way of Cascade County (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		United Way of Cascade County (UWCC) provides resources and works with other service organizations, government and businesses to resolve our community's most pressing human service issues.
		United Way requires funded services to show measurable results - not just the number of people they are reaching, but the impact they have on those peoples' lives.
		While many people use United Way as a means to give to their favorite charities, the true purpose of UWCC is to positively impact human service needs locally.
	www.uwccmt.org (197 words)

	Charity Navigator Rating - United Service Organizations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In May 2003, the United States Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the First Amendment does not prohibit states from charging telemarketers with fraud if they knowingly mislead donors about how their donations will be used.
		A nonprofit, congressionally chartered, private organization, the United Service Organizations (USO) is not part of the U.S. government but is supported by the President of the United States and the Department of Defense.
		The USO mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform.
	www.charitynavigator.org /index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/4615 (317 words)

	United Service Organizations :: USO to Honor Gen. Richard B. Myers and Military Heroes at Annual Gala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Myers is being recognized for his distinguished service to his country, his leadership and his inspiration to our men and women in uniform.
		The five enlisted service members, selected by Senior Enlisted representatives from each service branch, will receive the "USO Service Member of the Year" award for their acts of heroism.
		For more than 64 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families.
	sev.prnewswire.com /aerospace-defense/20050906/DCTU04706092005-1.html (336 words)

	D.C. United - News - 07/21/2004
		The United Service Organizations (USO) is a congressionally chartered non-profit charitable corporation that was founded in 1941 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
		Today, the USO is a multi-program, full-service agency, responding to the morale, welfare and recreational needs of the military community.
		In addition to offering discounted tickets to armed forces members for the June 19 match, United welcomed the presence of military recruitment booths at RFK and included static displays highlighting the contributions of the armed forces in the "Soccer Celebration" pre-game event, which was open to the public.
	dcunited.mlsnet.com /MLS/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20040721&content_id=8983&vkey=news_dcu&fext=.jsp&team=dcu (339 words)

	CBBB Wise Giving Alliance - Charity Report - USO / United Service Organizations
		Affiliates: Overseas centers in Bahrain, Caribbean, United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, and Korea.Thirty-three USO corporations throughout the United States are chartered by USO headquarters but are financially autonomous and locally governed.
		USO / United Service Organizations is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
		Note 2: Inquirers seeking information on a local affiliate of the USO should contact the Better Business Bureau serving the area in which the affiliate is located.
	www.give.org /reports/nondissql.asp?437 (389 words)

	DaVinci: Society> Organizations> Q
		The major membership organizations are: the Order of AHEPA, the Hellenic American National Council, the...
		The laws and the organizations of the schools in the state of Mississippi had been changed.
		The relationship between our two organizations has always been one of mutual admiration and...
	www.bluegrassdavinci.com /ODP/Society/Organizations/Q (327 words)

	USO-Metro Home Page
		United Service Organizations (USO) is chartered by Congress to meet the human service needs of the United States Armed Forces personnel and their families.
		The USO’s mission is to ensure the welfare of the men and women of the Armed Forces.
		USO-Metro’s geographic service area includes Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia, a region with one of the largest concentrations of United States military personnel in the world.
	www.usometrodc.org (242 words)

	Charitable Choices - uso (united service organizations, inc.) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The USO provides services that deliver America to our overseas military community including travel assistance, libraries, educational workshops, child care, foreign language courses, recreational lounges, family crisis intervention and celebrity entertainment.
		The USO has centers in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Qatar to support service members participating in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, as well as centers in Vicenza, Italy, and at the Dallas/Forth Worth and Raleigh/Durham International Airports.
		USO celebrity entertainment tours bring volunteer celebrities to entertain, lift morale, and express the gratitude and support of the American people.
	www.charitablechoices.org /charities/USO/?sty=plain (698 words)

	The United Service Organizations Was Chartered
		A solution to this problem came with the formation of the United Service Organizations, popularly known as the USO, on February 4, 1941.
		Its mission was to provide recreation for on-leave members of the U.S. armed forces and their families.
		USO recreational clubs supplied a place for everything from dancing, movies, and live entertainment to a quiet place to talk, write letters, or find religious counsel.
	www.americaslibrary.gov /cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/wwii/uso_1 (87 words)

	USO (United Service Organizations) - 12/29/2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Miss USO 2005 and The USO Troupe of Metropolitan NY will preside over the closing bell to celebrate their performance in Times Square on December 31st for New Year's Eve.
		Since 1941, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been a bridge between the American people and the U.S. military.
		The USO is not part of the U.S. Government, but is supported by the President of the United States and the Department of Defense.
	www.nasdaq.com /reference/200512/market_close_123005.stm (308 words)

	USO of Northern Ohio
		The USO was formed in response to a 1941 request from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who determined it would be best if private organizations handled the on-leave recreation of the rapidly growing U.S. armed forces.
		Roosevelt's call to action led to six civilian agencies to coordinate their civilian war efforts and resources to form a new organization, the USO (United Service Organizations).
		The USO is a private, nonprofit organization, supported entirely by private citizens and corporations.
	www.usocleveland.org /history (162 words)

	Hammonton United Services Association (HUSA)
		We welcome all service organizations or businesses that wish to join us in our effort.
		Various service clubs and individuals in Hammonton had been busy and are continuing in the nationwide efforts to assist those affected by this disaster.
		His leadership in bringing eight Hammonton service organizations to benefit this project spelled overwhelming success for everyone.
	www.josediaz.net /husa (372 words)

	USO of Metropolitan Washington
		United Services Organizations is chartered by Congress to meet the human service needs of the United States Armed Forces personnel and their families.
		The USO’s mission is to ensure the welfare of the dedicated men and women of the Armed Forces in exchange for the protection and freedom they provide.
		In support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, the USO has coordinated celebrity visits to patients, as well as distributed telephone calling cards, Food Gift Cards, and a wide variety of other comfort and entertainment items.
	www.wramc.amedd.army.mil /Soldiers/Soldiers1/USOOMW.htm (244 words)

	United Service Organizations on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		United Methodist Homes, Shelton, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and healthcare services to older adults won three Best Practices Awards from the Connecticut Assisted Living Association, New Haven, a trade association that represents the assisted-living industry in Connecticut.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
		Human Development Services of Westchester Inc. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(Village of Port Chester Neighborhood Preservation unit of this organization wins $5,000 United Way grant)(Brief Article)
		United way venture grants available to human service organizations.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/U/UntdSe.asp (380 words)

	Guard Family Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The USO provides welfare and recreation services to boost the morale of service members and their families.
		In September, 2005, the USO and the NGB-FP signed an MOU to extend USO services to Guard families.
		The USO and the NGB-FP Under the MOU, local USO operations will work with the local Joint Force Headquarters Command to determine the needs of the military community.
	www.guardfamily.org /index.cfm?fuseaction=B0707_E.list (167 words)

	MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS - MILITARYNOW.COM - military, organizations, military education
		AUSA is a private, nonprofit, educational organization with special emphasis on the United States Army.
		A professional non-profit organization representing the interests of the Enlisted members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
		Professional organization for women in the military, women contemplating military service and women veterans.
	www.militarynow.com /life/links/organizations.asp (228 words)

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		The six organizations pooled their resources and the United Service Organizations - which quickly became known as the USO - was incorporated in New York State on February 4, 1941.
		By 1944, USOs were found in over 3,000 locations throughout the United States primarily staffed by the USO's most precious resource, volunteers.
		The USO show concept has endured and continues today as "USO Celebrity Entertainment." Following the Allies liberation of Rome in 1943, The first overseas "USO Canteen" was established in Rome following the Allies liberation in 1943.
	history.acusd.edu /gen/WW2Timeline/USO.html (461 words)

	United Service Organizations Of USO Hawaii (USO Hawaii)
		The USO is a nonprofit organization and not a government agency.
		The USO has been in Hawaii since the early 1970s and was incorporated in 1972.
		USO Hawaii is located in the arrivals area of the International Airport between baggage claims E & F on the ground level.
	search.volunteerhawaii.org /org/5723803.html (291 words)

	Veterans Service Organizations
		CWVA Member Dick Isaac lays a wreath on the organization's behalf at the Tomb of the Unknowns in honor of fallen Cold War Heroes
		The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans organization.
		In recognition of the sacrifices made by all veterans and service personnel, membership in AMVETS is open to anyone who is currently serving, or who has honorably served, in the Armed Forces of the United States--to include National Guard and Reserve components--at anytime after September 15, 1940.
	www.coldwarveterans.com /veterans_service_organizations.htm (400 words)

	Remarks at a Dinner Marking the 40th Anniversary of the United Service Organizations, Inc.
		The USO is the very epitome of the voluntary spirit, and it came into being 40 years ago, to meet a real need in the first few months of World War II.
		But now the USO goes on helping not only men and women in uniform but their families as well.
		And the USO got clothing for them, got identity papers for them, and then, because they were trying to see Italy, took them on a tour of Rome.
	www.reagan.utexas.edu /archives/speeches/1981/101781c.htm (958 words)

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