I recently wrote a post regarding giving Sears special attention when it comes to Christmas Shopping this year because of all the great work they are doing for our men and ladies in the Military.

This is a companion article from Sears on the 'Heroes at Home' Wish Registry.  Another great program I think you should be made aware of:

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its unwavering commitment to the men, women and families of the U.S. armed forces, Sears Holdings Corporation is pleased to extend the deadline of the Heroes at HomeWish Registry(sm) to Friday, October 31 and encourages all active military personnel to apply. In consultation with the U.S. Department of Defense, Sears is pleased to extend the popular program that enables America to fulfillwishes for up to 20,000 deserving military families and personnel this holiday season. Through this offering, Sears is continuing its long-standing tradition of support of the military whose sacrifices deserve much recognition.

The first 20,000 service members who apply and can be validated with an active duty military status can become part of the Wish Registry. Active service personnel who participate in the Heroes at Home Wish Registry willr emain anonymous to ensure compliance with the military's standards of conduct regulations. Ultimately, all 20,000 registrants will be granted Sears giftcards in equal amounts, which will be determined based on the number of entries and donations. The gift card denominations will not exceed $550.

"Since 1916, Sears has been committed to America's service men and women with programs to employ veterans and reserve pay differential and benefits for full-time associates called up for active duty," said Don Hamblen, Chief Marketing Officer, Sears. "Last year, Sears launched Heroes at Home to help military personnel renovate and rebuild their homes. Today, we are pleased to expand the Heroes at Home Wish Registry to incorporate elements to make the wishes of our military come true for the holidays and enable our customers to provide a direct 'thank you' to members of the military."

Sears created the Wish Registry specifically to help identify heroes both domestically and overseas to show thanks for their service this holiday season. Sears partnered with the USO to help communicate the Wish Registry to military members, and will be making a $250,000 donation to support USO programs and services around the world. Military personnel can log on to www.sears.com/wish through October 31 to apply for the Wish Registry. Between November 2 and December 25, 2008, Sears will invite America to help fulfill their wishes with a Sears Gift Card.

Bill Kiss, Divisional Vice President Program Development said, "The Heroes at Home Wish Registry allows us to connect with the military community on every personal level, and gives Americans the opportunity to fulfill thei rwishes. It's an extremely powerful program, with the potential to produce extremely meaningful results."

The Heroes at Home Wish Registry, one of Sears Holdings Corporations' multiple programs supporting the military and their families, enables Sears' customers to thank America's military heroes for the sacrifices they make for our country. However, the program starts with the Sears family, not just their customers. The first donations the registry received were from Sears associates, senior executives, and vendors featured at the retailer.

The Heroes at Home program also provides support to service members, veterans and their families through joint efforts with various nonprofit organizations, including Rebuilding Together, Inc. Sears Holdings has spearheaded nationwide fundraising efforts in the spring and holiday seasons over the past year and has raised more than $5 million through the Heroes at Home program for Rebuilding Together.

Sears has actively supported this country's servicemen and women with pride and respect since the company was founded more than a century ago. Each year Sears matches reservists pay and benefits while they are serving. In 2005, Sears Holdings received the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, which publicly recognizes American employers who provide exceptional support to their employees who voluntarily serve the nation in the National Guard and Reserve. In 2006, Sears Holdings also was honored with the Military Officers Association of America's Distinguished Service Award, inr ecognition of the company's support of associates in the Guard and Reserve and military families nationwide.

To find out more about the Heroes at Home program, or to refer a military family or veteran to the home renovation program through Rebuilding Together, visit www.sears.com or call 1-800-473-4229. Sears Holdings' ongoing commitment to assisting troops and their families includes several recruiting and employment programs, as well as a military pay differential to Sear sassociates employed (full time) who are reservists serving on active duty. Reservists who are employed full-time are allowed to continue participating in life insurance, medical and dental programs.

As you know Sears is based in Hoffman Estates IL an area in which I serve.  Please pass it on.

Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 RE/MAX Suburban

I proudly serve and sell real estate in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.  If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home in the communities of Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Roselle, Palatine, Medinah, Itasca, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Streamwood, Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles and more importantly, want to work with a local area expert, contact me immediately.

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