In a show of support for U.S. military service members deployed overseas, the Jeep brand and the United Service Organizations (USO) assembled more than 10,000 holiday care packages at Stellantis North America’s headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. On Tuesday, Sept. 17, over 150 Stellantis employees participated in the event, which aimed to provide deployed troops with a much-needed connection to home during the holiday season.
“The Jeep brand has a strong connection with the USO. Our volunteers show immense support for our troops,” stated Bob Broderdorf, Senior Vice President of Jeep North America. “Whether it’s donating vehicles, supporting gaming efforts, or participating in care package events, we are committed to assisting the USO in enhancing the well-being of service members and their families.”
The collaboration with the USO, which Jeep has supported for the past 15 years, is part of the broader USO Care Package Program. This initiative is designed to help service members feel connected to home, especially when they are stationed far from loved ones. The 2024 holiday care packages will contain essential toiletries, snacks, games, and holiday items. One highlight of this year’s package is a Jeep-branded reversible beanie, specially requested by troops, along with holiday socks, USB-powered holiday lights, and items like Jack Links jerky and instant coffee.
“We are grateful to Jeep for being such an incredible partner for the past 15 years,” said Larissa Rydin, USO vice president of corporate alliances. “These care packages make such a difference for our service members when they are stationed far from home, away from their family and friends during the holiday season.”
Jeep’s support of the USO extends beyond care packages. For over a decade, Jeep has worked closely with the USO to provide aid and support to U.S. service members and their families. This has included donations of Jeep vehicles to USO locations, helping with USO gaming initiatives, and hosting events designed to enhance the well-being of military personnel.
The USO, a leading nonprofit organization founded in 1941, is dedicated to improving the lives of service members and their families through various initiatives. The USO operates over 250 locations worldwide and provides care packages, entertainment, military family support, and much more.
With Jeep’s ongoing collaboration, the two organizations continue to find new ways to give back to the men and women in uniform. The USO Care Package Program, particularly during the holidays, serves as a reminder of home for troops who often spend months away from family while in service to the U.S.
Jeep, known for its 80 years of off-road capability and adventurous spirit, is also deeply committed to community support. In addition to its work with the USO, Jeep is transforming its lineup by integrating electrified variants of its vehicles through its 4xe initiative. By 2025, all Jeep vehicles in North America will offer electrified options as part of Jeep’s vision to combine legendary off-road capability with sustainability.
Moreover, Jeep’s partnership with the USO is just one example of its broader mission to give back to communities and support those who embody the spirit of resilience and adventure that the brand represents.
As the automaker and the USO look to the future, their ongoing partnership continues to strengthen the bond between service members and their communities, reminding them that they are not forgotten, especially during the holiday season.
