Check those last minute deadlines!

Christmas is near! Make sure your letters and packages arrive in time:

First Class Letters 12/20

Priority Packages 12/21

Express Mail 12/22



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Santa needs YOUR help!

Santa needs your help! While you are finishing your holiday shopping, add a few extra toys in your carts to help kids in need! Toys for Tots are always looking for donations and you can bring a smile to any child’s face by donating! Donate online or find your local Toys for Tots Campaign at:

http://www.toysfortots.org/Default.aspx

Holiday Decorated Mailboxes

Don't let the holiday decorations stop indoors, bring the decorations outside to your mailbox. Give your neighbors and mail carrier something to look at with Christmas themed mailboxes!

https://www.pinterest.com/yesteryearprims/christmas-mailboxes/

Holiday Military Dates

Are you planning on sending holiday mail to a member in the Military? If you are sending a package to a loved one, take note of these important dates. The following link lets you know what the deadlines are for holiday shipping for the Military. Mark your calendar and make sure your package arrives by December 25th!

https://www.usps.com/shippingdates/

Mailman, Hero, or Both!

A mailman from Michigan was doing what he does every day, but then he became a hero. This Detroit mailman saved a woman from a house fire while on his route.  He even saved the house that was burning. When the firefighters responded to the fire Darrian Crutcher was already putting out the fire himself. Once the firefighters arrived, Darrian Crutcher went on delivering his mail on his route. He may not consider himself a hero, but he saved a life and a woman’s house and got all the mail delivered that day.  Darrian Crutcher is just glad he could help and called it a blessing and said if he was in that situation, he would want someone to do. 

http://www.christianpost.com/news/hero-mailman-saves-woman-and-house-from-fire-in-detroit-then-continues-delivering-letters-107481/

Troops Overseas and the USPS

Do you have a solider overseas? Send your love and appreciation to them and make their day! Thousands of miles separate your solider and you, so take some time out of your day and send them a care package.


The United States Postal Service has guidelines and restrictions, so see the below link before heading to your local post office:

https://www.usps.com/ship/apo-fpo-guidelines.htm


Don't have someone overseas? You can still donate and send your appreciation!!

Moving Day?

Are you getting ready to move? Moving is stressful and overwhelming, so here is a to-do-list to help ease your mind! Don't forget to change your address and other important items!







 
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On Vacation? Hold your Mail

With the weather getting warmer, vacations are being planned. Be sure if you are gone for an extended amount of time to get your mail held. Find more information and request a hold:

https://holdmail.usps.com/holdmail/

It's Back!

It's Back! Help eliminate hunger by participating in the 2013 Stamp Out Hunger this Saturday, May11th. Leave no-perishable items outside for collection!

http://longislandvolunteercenter.wordpress.com/2013/05/05/stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-saturday-may-11-2013-remember-to-leave-your-non-perishable-donations-at-your-mailbox-this-saturday/

Protect your Mailbox from Winter

Harsh winter weather takes a toll on your mailbox and replacing mailboxes after every winter gets expensive! Postal authorities and county road officials offer some advice for reducing potential for such damage in the future. Keep your mailbox protected and looking nice!

http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/featured/pnr-a-mailbox-for-all-seasons-officials-offer-installation-tips-20130410,0,1477464.story

How many days for mail delivery?

The United States Postal Service may continue Saturday delivery. The Government Accountability Office said that the USPS does not have the ability to cut mail delivery to 5 days a week. What do you want, delivery 5 or 6 days a week?

http://peachtreecorners.patch.com/articles/u-s-post-office-may-continue-saturday-deliveries

Day in the life: Postal Worker

Ever wonder what it takes to be a postal service worker for a day? Angi Anguiano shares what it was like on her first day and what she does each day:

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x1959359351/A-day-in-the-life-of-a-U-S-Postal-Service-worker