Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni launches care package drive for Ohio military members

By AI, Created 11:00 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni will collect donations on May 19 in Independence, Ohio, to build USO care packages for active military members. The one-day drive asks the community for snacks, toiletries and cash contributions to support service members and recognize military families.

Why it matters: - The drive aims to support active-duty military members with USO care packages stocked with basic comfort and hygiene items. - The event also serves as a public show of support for Ohio service members and their families. - The firm is accepting cash donations and checks payable to the USO, which can help fill gaps in the requested supplies.

What happened: - Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni will host “Operation Care Package” on Tuesday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Firm employees will collect donations at the main office at 600 E. Granger Road, Independence, Ohio 44131. - The effort is designed to assemble USO Care Packages for Ohio’s active military members.

The details: - Requested donations include wrapped candies, mints, gum, beef jerky, toothbrushes, travel-sized shampoos and conditioners, toothpaste, dental floss, granola bars, sunscreen, Pop-Tarts, wrapped cookies, chips, individually wrapped pretzels and popcorn. - Cash donations will be accepted so the firm can buy needed items. - Checks may be made payable to the USO. - Attorney Joseph Paulozzi said the event is tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary and is meant to recognize the military’s service. - Senior Counsel Rick Alkire Sr. said, as the father of a captain on active duty with Ohio’s Army National Guard, he is mindful of the sacrifices made by military families.

Between the lines: - The event uses a local donation drive to turn community support into direct, practical aid for service members. - The focus on everyday items suggests the goal is to meet immediate needs rather than fund a broad campaign. - The firm is also reinforcing its public service profile beyond its legal work.

What’s next: - Community members can donate during the May 19 collection window at the Independence office. - The firm hopes enough items and cash contributions come in to build and supply the care packages. - Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni said it wants broad participation in support of the cause.

The bottom line: - The one-day drive gives Northeast Ohio residents a simple way to support active military members with practical supplies and cash donations.