Blog Posts in "Military Non-Profits"

The 2020 program is open! Submit your applicationONLINE (new this year) no later than February 24, 2020. Now entering its 20th year, Fisher House Foundation's program was created to recognize the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community. The Scholarships for Military Children Program for the 2020-21 school year application process is now open! At least one scholarship worth $2,000 will be awarded at every commissary location where qualified applications are received. Who Can Apply for... read more

In honor of Veterans Day, Veterans United Home Loans is rallying to donate as much money as possible to Operation Gratitude in hopes of sending 10,000 care packages to deployed troops. They need your help......Let's do this! The best news, you can help & join the campaign! Here’s how it works: “Like” our Veterans Day post on Facebook and/or Instagram . $1 goes to Operation Gratitude for every “like” the posts get by Thanksgiving. Operation Gratitude will send Care Packages to our Military and Veteran heroes to say "thank you" to all who serve. You spread the word and help Operation Gratitude ... read more

Do you have a child interested in studying abroad? The Gilman-McCain Scholarship can help! The U.S. Department of State is proud to announce the John McCain International Scholarship for the Undergraduate Children of Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship). The Scholarship is a congressionally funded initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and named after the late senator John S. McCain from Arizona. With the support of the U.S. Congress, this scholarship honors the Senator’s legacy of public service by enabling undergraduate children... read more

The holidays are a time to spend with family and friends. But, for many military members getting home for the holidays is often a challenge due to the expenses of traveling. Armed Services YMCA and Jack Daniel's teamed up to make a big difference in the lives of active duty junior-enlisted military and their families. They realize the importance of being together with family over the holidays. In 2011, Operation Ride Home was born and it has been bringing holiday cheer ever since. Operation Ride Home is now in it's 9th year. Learn more about this amazing initiative, how you can apply, and how... read more

Calling all Military & First Responder Brides and Grooms-to-be. Check out this awesome opportunity! Share Your Military Love Story and Win a Dream Wedding Experience! Details below. Vera Wang is proud to announce a partnership with Brides Across America Inc., a non-profit organization, which benefits American troops, and transforms their weddings through special events and gifting bridal attire. It is with great appreciation and admiration for their dedicated service that the renowned designer will welcome ten winning military and first responder couples for private appointments at the Vera W... read more