KOSSE CARES, INC. - Giving Back to Our Military
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"OUR VETERANS NEED OUR SUPPORT MORE THAN EVER"


​Since 2014, led by founder Kenda Echols, caring volunteers have  procured, packed and shipped  hundreds of care packages to service members from our area. Paying for all the thoughtful items included in the packages is achieved through donations and fundraising. 

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​Our fundraising goal is anywhere from $15,000 to $20,000 annually, an amount that is enough to pay for over 100 care packages.
This year, due to the COVID-19 crisis, we are running a little behind but still want to support our local military. 
We plan to ship approximately 50 Care packages in mid November to active duty military with local ties with a emphasis on deployed and/or enlisted youngsters who may be in need of a morale boost or taste of home.
Any additional funds are directed toward special request care packages or are donated to a military cause such as the PTSD Foundation in Houston, Texas.”



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​"I received your care package today. I can't post pictures from my location, but thank you so very much."

KOSSE CARES COUNTS ON VOLUNTEERS

A Letter from Our Founder

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Kenda Eckols, President & CEO
​Kosse Cares Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. This organization was formed in support of our local military and as a support system for military families. The name of our organization was named after the City of Kosse - during World War II, Kosse, Texas had the most volunteers per capita of any city in the United States to go to war. Today, at the local Kosse Heritage House, stands a 10ft memorial in honor of those men and women. 

​The term "local" includes Limestone County; Bremond and Marlin, as well as surrounding counties that may not have a support group in place. A few of the military we support live out of our area, being that they have family in the area.  We began this organization.several years ago, with a simple bake sale. As we grew and saw the need to support our military, we incorporated a gun raffle.

​Last year we were able to distribute 120 Care/Thank you Packages, along with two deployed units. Each package had a worth of at least $150.00, which included a handcrafted box with Eagle/Flag emblem, along with a $100.00 Amazon gift card and many other items as well. This was also made possible with generous donations from fellow citizens all around and outside of Texas. 

This past year Kosse Cares Inc. was also able to present graduation seniors, going into the military, from Groesbeck and Bremond schools, a military plaque thanking them for their commitment. We hope to broaden that impact next year in many surrounding schools. 

Kosse Cares Inc., has a current Facebook page if you would like to see those whom we support. If you have an interest and would like to be involved, whether small or large, please contact Kosse Cares at the below address or phone number. 

Our military men and women of all branches of service need our support now more than ever. We want to be a light that shines for them to show our gratitude for stepping up and protecting our freedoms. 

Thank you for your interest and your support! 
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Kenda Eckols 
Founder - CEO
'Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory."   Proverbs 11:14 
HOW TO HELP



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We Appreciate Your Support!

​President - Michelle LaTray
254-645-0666


CEO - Kenda Eckols
254-405-5098

Vice-President - Robin Koller
254-721-6111

Secretary - Mandi Neal
254-998-0556

Treasurer-Donna Argabrite
254-275-1111

Prayer Leader - Charles Argabrite
254-275-1138
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Kosse Cares Inc. 
a 501(c)(3) Charity - EIN 47-4950704 47-4950704
174 PR 5709 
Kosse Texas 76653 
254-405-5098
​kossecares4ourtroops@gmail.com

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